Aba Health Dictionary

Calligonum comosum

Description: The abal is one of the few shrubby plants that exists in the shady deserts. This plant grows to about 1.2 meters, and its branches look like wisps from a broom. The stiff, green branches produce an abundance of flowers in the early spring months (March, April).

Habitat and Distribution: This plant is found in desert scrub and waste in any climatic zone. It inhabits much of the North African desert. It may also be found on the desert sands of the Middle East and as far eastward as the Rajputana desert of western India.

Edible Parts: This plant’s general appearance would not indica te its usefulness to the survivor, but while this plant is flowering in the spring, its fresh flowers can be eaten. This plant is common in the areas where it is found. An analysis of the food value of this plant has shown it to be high in sugar and nitrogenous components.... abal

(Hebrew) Feminine form of Abraham; mother of a multitude; mother of nations

Abarrayne, Abarraine, Abarane, Abarayne, Abaraine, Abame, Abrahana... abarrane

n. 1. the dislocation of a joint. 2. a synovial joint (see diarthrosis).... abarticulation

n. an inability to walk normally for which no physical cause can be identified. The patient displays normal motor ability when sitting or lying down, suggesting that a psychogenic reaction may be involved (see conversion disorder). Astasia-abasia (also known as Blocq’s disease) is abasia with the inability to stand.... abasia

n. a *biological therapy that inhibits overactive T-lymphocyte stimulation of the immune response. It is used for the management of moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis to treat joint pain and swelling, improve quality of life, and prevent joint damage. Side-effects are rare but may include infection, allergy, and headache.... abatacept

see abasia.... astasia-abasia