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The Fitness and Health Glossary +++ Popular Articles: 'Drug', 'Diet', 'Duodenum'

Deutsch: Diarthrodialgelenk / Español: Articulación Diartrodial / Português: Articulação Diartrodial / Français: Articulation Diarthrodiale / Italiano: Articolazione Diartrodiale

Diarthrodial Joint in the fitness context refers to a type of joint that is also known as a synovial joint. These joints are characterized by their high range of motion and are the most common and most movable type of joint found in the human body. In fitness and exercise, diarthrodial joints play a crucial role because they are involved in almost all major movements and activities.

Deutsch: Droge / Español: Droga / Português: Droga / Français: Drogue / Italiano: Droghe /

In the fitness context, the term "drug" typically refers to performance-enhancing substances or substances that are commonly associated with drug abuse. It's important to note that the use of drugs for performance enhancement is illegal and unethical in most sports and fitness activities. The following information is provided for educational purposes only and does not endorse or promote the use of drugs in fitness.

Deutsch: Diät / Español: Dieta/ Português: Dieta / Français: Diète / Italiano: Dieta
In the fitness context, "diet" refers to the food and nutritional choices individuals make to support their fitness goals, improve overall health, and manage body composition. Diet plays a crucial role in achieving fitness objectives, whether it's weight loss, muscle gain, improved athletic performance, or general well-being. It involves selecting and consuming appropriate foods and beverages to meet specific nutritional needs.

Depilation means hair removal. In detail: "pilus" is Latin for "hair" and putting the "de" in front of it, in medical terminology, means to deprive or be rid of. Putting "ation" at the end of the word, in English, makes it into an action.

Duodenum refers to the beginning portion of the small intestine. It has a length of about 30 cm.

Diuresis means to a large quantity water loss, normally as urine.

Dietician refers to a person who specializes in the study of nutrition.

It is also known as Dietitian.
Diuretic is referring to a drug that promotes the formation of urine by the kidney.
Duo massage refers to a massage treatment performed in simultaneously by two therapists.

Diuretics refers to a drug that increases the discharge of urine, and is used to move fluid through the body.