Da U. n.— «Donna Shalala, former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, serves as University of Miami’s president. How often does she refer to the institution as “Da U.”?» —“Inside Gang Green” by David...
gummy bear implant n.— «Some women considering breast augmentation may have heard of a type of implant commonly known as “gummy bear” implants. Although these implants are used worldwide, these so-called “gummy...
EVOO n.— «For the five or six readers who have not yet seen Rachael Ray on television, EVOO is her much-used shorthand for extra virgin olive oil.» —“Expensive to cook with, EVOO is no health risk” by Robert L...
medigap n.— «People also should plan for the routine health costs they’ll encounter every month, including premiums for supplemental insurance, often called “medigap.” The most popular plans cost an average of $155 a month...
vita-rexic adj.— «Millions of young people are thought to be “vita-rexic”—a term coined to refer to vitamin deficiency.» —“Young people risking health problems due to vitamin defiency” Daily Mail (London...
stappit fu adj.— «With more than a little help from my great nephews and great nieces, I have been able to join the world of mp3 and iTunes. My computer is now stappit fu (to use a technical term) of music.» —“Facelifts for fish just...