Tuesday, March 29, 2011

World English Dictionary


TEA
World English Dictionary
tea (tiː)

— n
1. an evergreen shrub or small tree, Camellia sinensis, of tropical and subtropical Asia, having toothed leathery leaves and white fragrant flowers: family Theaceae
2. a. the dried shredded leaves of this shrub, used to make a  beverage by infusion in boiling water
b. such a beverage, served hot or iced
c. ( as modifier ): tea caddy ; tea urn
3. a. any of various plants that are similar to Camellia sinensis or are used to make a tealike beverage
b. any such beverage
4. chiefly ( Brit )
a. Also called: afternoon tea a light meal eaten in mid-afternoon, usually consisting of tea and cakes, biscuits, or sandwiches
b. ( as modifier ): a tea party
c. Also called: high tea afternoon tea that also includes a light cooked dish
5. ( Brit ), ( Austral ), ( NZ ) the main evening meal
6. old-fashioned , slang ( US ), ( Canadian ) marijuana
7. informal tea and sympathy a caring attitude, esp to someone in trouble



Medical Dictionary

tea definition

Pronunciation: /ˈtē/
Function: n
1 a : a shrub ( Camellia sinensis of the family Theaceae, the tea family) cultivated especially in China, Japan, and the East Indies
b : the prepared and cured leaves, leaf buds, and internodes of the tea plant
2 : a mildly stimulating aromatic beverage prepared from tea leaves by infusion with boiling water
3 : any of various plants resembling tea in properties
also : an infusion of their leaves used medicinally or as a beverage


HEALTH

World English Dictionary
health (hɛlθ)

— n
1. the state of being bodily and mentally vigorous and free from disease 2. the general condition of body and mind: in poor health
3. the condition of any unit, society, etc: the economic health of a nation
4. a toast to a person, wishing him or her good health, happiness, etc
5. ( modifier ) of or relating to food or other goods reputed to be beneficial to the health: health food ; a health store
6. ( modifier ) of or relating to health, esp to the administration of health: a health committee ; health resort ; health service

— interj
7. an exclamation wishing someone good health as part of a toast (in the phrases your health, good health, etc)



Medical Dictionary

health definition 
Pronunciation: /ˈhelth/
Function: n

, often attrib 1 : the condition of an organism or one of its parts in which it performs its vital functions normally or properly : the state of being sound in body or mind health > health >
especially : freedom from physical disease and pain him back to health > compare DISEASE
2 : the condition of an organism with respect to the performance of its vital functions especially as evaluated subjectively or nonprofessionally is your health today> 
 

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These substances contained in tea is very easily oxidized. When the leaves are exposed to sunlight, the oxidation process occurs. The type of tea that is generally known in the community is a green tea, Oolong tea (such as Java tea Oolung / Ulung), black tea and white tea. Green tea contains the most helpful as in brewing, this tea is not dried using sunlight but use special drying techniques. While other types of tea are processed by fermentation.

Polyphenols
Polyphenols in tea such as catechins and flavanols. These compounds act as antioxidants to capture free radicals in the body are also effective in preventing the growth of cancer cells in the body. Free radicals in our bodies due to environmental air pollution and also from the food we eat.

Vitamin E
In one cup of tea contains vitamin E as much as about 100-200 IU a day which is a necessity for the human body. This amount serves to maintain heart health and make your skin smooth.

Vitamin C
This vitamin serves as an immunity or resistance to the human body. In addition, vitamin C also acts as an antioxidant necessary for the human body's resistance to disease.

Vitamin A
Vitamin A which is in the form of beta-carotene tea is a vitamin that the body needs can be met.