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Dercum disease (health) and kvass (iou)


Dercum disease (health)


A condition characterized by painful fatty tumors (lipomas) beneath the skin. The diseases tends to be associated with obesity and is about 5 times more frequent in females than in males. Onset of symptoms is generally in middle age. The fatty tumors are most often located on the trunk and limbs with sparing of the face and hands Also called adiposis dolorosa.





kvass (iou)



kvass noun. [kvš»:s] Also kvas, quass. M16.
[Russian kvas.]
In Russia and some countries to the west: a fermented drink, low in alcohol, made from rye flour or bread with malt; rye beer.