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| the amount of a beverage that provides 1/2 fluid ounce of pure alcohol. For example, 12 oz of beer, 10 oz of a wine cooler, 4-5 oz of wine, and 1 1/2 oz of 80 proof whiskey, scotch, gin, or vodka. |
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| Chemically, a compound characterized by the presence of hydroxyl group; in common usage, a beverage made from fermented fruits, vegetables, or grains, and containing ethanol. |
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| A specific alcohol compound (C2H5OH) formed from the fermentation of dietary carbohydrates and used in a variety of alcoholic beverages. |
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| A measure of the alcohol content of a liquid; 100 proof liquor is 50% alcohol by volume, 80 proof liquor is 40% alcohol by volume, and so on. |
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| A potent phenolic antioxidant found in red wine as well as grapes and nuts. |
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| The consumption of five or more alcoholic drinks on one occasion. |
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| A disease state characterized by chronic dependence on alcohol. |
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| A consequence of drinking too much alcohol; symptoms include headache, fatigue, dizziness, muscle aches, nausea and vomiting, sensitivity to light and sound, extreme thirst, and mood disturbances. |
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| An early and reversible stage of liver disease often found in people who abuse alcohol and characterized by the abnormal accumulation of fat within liver cells; also called alcoholic steatosis. |
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| Inflammation of the liver caused by alcohol; other forms of hepatitis can be caused by virus or toxin. |
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| Endstage liver disease characterized by significant abnormalities in liver structure and function; may lead to compete liver failure. |
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| The act of engaging in inappropriate or dangerous drinking behaviors. |
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| A compound known to cause fetal harm or danger. |
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| fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) |
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| A set of serious, irreversible alcohol-related birth defects characterized by certain physical and mental abnormalities. |
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| fetal alcohol effects (FAE) |
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| a set of subtle consequences of maternal intake of alcohol, such as impaired learning and behavioral problems. |
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