An Ironman Triathlon is a long-distance triathlon consisting of a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride, and 26.2 mile run raced in that order without breaks. The document defines medical terms like bruise, concussion, shivering, skin rash, blister, and frostbite. It also defines lifespan, acute, smallpox, and stroke.
2. Glossary An Ironman Triathlon is one of a series of long-distance triathlon races organized by the World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) consisting of a 2.4油miles (3.86油km) swim, a 112油miles (180.25油km) bike and a marathon (26油miles油385油yards, 42.195油km) run, raced in that order and without a break. Bruise: to develop or bear a discolored spot on the skin as the result of a blow, fall, etc. Concussion: Pathology. injury to the brain or spinal cord due to jarring from a blow, fall, or the like. Shivering: to shake or tremble with cold, fear, excitement, etc. Skin rash: any red eruption of the skin. Blister: a thin vesicle on the skin, containing watery matter or serum, as from a burn or other injury. Frostbite: injury to any part of the body after excessive exposure to extreme cold, sometimes progressing from initial redness and tingling to gangrene. Aching: causing physical pain or distress: treatment for an aching back.
3. Glossary 2 Life span: the longest period over which the life of any organism or species may extend, according to the available biological knowledge concerning it. Acute: extremely great or serious; crucial; critical. Smallpox: an acute, highly contagious, febrile disease, caused by the variola virus, and characterized by a pustular eruption that often leaves permanent pits or scars: eradicated worldwide by vaccination programs. Stroke: something likened to a blow in its effect, as in causing pain, injury, or death; an attack of apoplexy or paralysis. Halt: to stop; cease moving, operating, etc.
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