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  Carbuncle - LoveToKnow 1911
Through these openings a yellow slough or "core" of leathery consistence can be seen.
Carbuncle is an intense local inflammation caused by septic germs which have in some manner found their way to the part.
It is particularly apt to occur in persons whose health is depressed by mental worries, or by such troubles as chronic disease of the kidneys or blood-vessels, or by diabetes.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /Carbuncle   (242 words)

  
 carbuncle. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
It is actually a boil, but one that has more than one focus of infection, i.e., involves several follicles or ducts.
Carbuncles occur more often in men because of their more extensive body hair growth.
The infection is treated by applying antibiotics systemically and directly to the lesion and by incision and drainage at the proper time.
www.bartleby.com /65/ca/carbuncl.html   (129 words)

  
 * Carbuncle - (Disease): Definition
Carbuncles are formed when the bacteria infect several hair follicles that are close together.
Carbuncles and large boils may be treated with antibiotics.
A carbuncle is a cluster of boils in the same area that are connected together under the skin...
en.mimi.hu /disease/carbuncle.html   (271 words)

  
 The Great Carbuncle by Nathaniel Hawthorne
The eldest of the group, a tall, lean, weather-beaten man, some sixty years of age, was clad in the skins of wild animals, whose fashion of dress he did well to imitate, since the deer, the wolf, and the bear, had long been his most intimate companions.
There was a general smile among the adventurers at the simplicity of the young couple's project in regard to this wondrous and invaluable stone, with which the greatest monarch on earth might have been proud to adorn his palace.
The young married couple had taken their lodgings in the farthest corner of the wigwam, and were separated from the rest of the party by a curtain of curiously-woven twigs, such as might have hung, in deep festoons, around the bridal-bower of Eve.
www.online-literature.com /hawthorne/138   (4987 words)

  
 MSN Encarta - Search Results - Carbuncle
Carbuncle, in medicine, localized inflammation of tissue under the skin caused by infection.
A carbuncle is usually caused by the bacteria...
Like a carbuncle on the face of an old and valued friend.
ca.encarta.msn.com /Carbuncle.html   (72 words)

  
 The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle, one of the 56 short Sherlock Holmes stories written by British author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is the seventh story of twelve in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
The plot revolves around a precious blue carbuncle (a garnet which can come in a variety of colours but never blue) going missing.
The thief fed the carbuncle to a goose to hide it, so paranoid was he that everyone was out to lay bare his crime.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/The_Adventure_of_the_Blue_Carbuncle   (590 words)

  
 Skin Disorders - Carbuncles
A carbuncle, like a furuncle, is due to an invasion of the lower layers of the skin by pus-producing germs which are normally present on the surface of the skin.
The amount of discomfort caused by a carbuncle, or danger resulting, is far greater than that caused by a boil or a crop of boils.
It cannot be too strongly emphasized that a carbuncle is not a minor matter, but one that requires a great deal of skill in its treatment, and which should be in the most competent hands possible.
www.oldandsold.com /articles32/health-chats-28.shtml   (441 words)

  
 Kidsreads.com - THE DULCIMER BOY by Tor Seidler
Carbuncle said, removing his hands from the pockets of his smoking jacket to accept the wicker chest.
Carbuncle's mouth was a thick fl cigar, which rescued his large pink face from suggesting a certain harmlessness.
Carbuncle entered the hall with a weary sigh and a faint odor of disinfectant.
www.kidsreads.com /reviews/0066236096-excerpt.asp   (594 words)

  
 Carbuncle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
With the speedy professionalism of bulldozers demolishing a monstrous carbuncle, King and Brown dismantle the clichéd cornices and sentimental cornerstones...
The activity had a tendency to sprout like a carbuncle on a different part of the city’s body even as it was suppressed in one part.
Workers Party, said that he was pro development of the city but he believed that if the development went ahead as proposed it would be a carbuncle on the...
www.wikiverse.org /carbuncle   (176 words)

  
 The Great Carbuncle, by Nathaniel Hawthorne, 1837, 1851
The eldest of the group, a tall, lean, weather-beaten man, some sixty years of age, was clad in the skins of wild animals, whose fashion of dress he did well to imitate, since the deer, the wolf, and the bear, had long been his most intimate companions.
There was a general smile among the adventurers, at the simplicity of the young couple's project, in regard to this wondrous and invaluable stone, with which the greatest monarch on earth might have been proud to adorn his palace.
The young married couple had taken their lodgings in the furthest corner of the wigwam, and were separated from the rest of the party by a curtain of curiously woven twigs, such as might have hung, in deep festoons around the bridal bower of Eve.
www.eldritchpress.org /nh/tgc.html   (5110 words)

  
 Carbuncle
Diamond had wanted to become famous for his musical talents, and Carbuncle, wanting to become famous for his singing, thought it would be a good idea to join him — he did so, and they went and formed the band "Diamond and Carbuncle".
Eventually, Carbuncle, along with the rest of the group, decided they had become famous enough locally in the Esper world, and left it for awhile to begin touring in other worlds...And achieve worldwide fame.
Carbuncle and Diamond, though, had crossed paths with Ragnarok, another of their Esper kindred, and joined Ragnarok's group for the time to help them with their quest.
wolfey.sillydog.org /characters/carbuncle.html   (581 words)

  
 Carbuncle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
Carbuncle is both male and female in nature.
Carbuncle will bring together two friends who have parted because of an argument.
Carbuncle was believed to be able to drive away poisonous air.
www.paralumun.com /carbuncle.htm   (78 words)

  
 Carbuncle of Ward Hill — FactMonster.com
A mysterious carbuncle visible enough to those who stand at the foot of the hill in May, June or July; but never beheld by anyone who has succeeded in reaching the hill top.
Carbuncle of Ward Hill - Carbuncle of Ward Hill (The).
A mysterious carbuncle visible enough to those who stand at the foot...
www.factmonster.com /dictionary/brewers/carbuncle-ward-hill.html   (187 words)

  
 Nathaniel Hawthorne : The Great Carbuncle
He was one of those ill-fated mortals, such as the Indians told of, whom, in their early youth, the Great Carbuncle smote with a peculiar madness, and became the passionate dream of their existence.
Lastly, there was a handsome youth in rustic garb, and by his side a blooming little person, in whom a delicate shade of maiden reserve was just melting into the rich glow of a young wife's affection.
The young married couple had taken their lodgings in the farthest corner of the wigwam, and were separated from the rest of the party by a curtain of curiously-woven twigs, such as might have hung, in deep festoons, around the bridal-bower of Eve.
www.classicreader.com /read.php/sid.6/bookid.194   (4945 words)

  
 Daily Bible Study - Precious Carbuncle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
The English word "carbuncle" is derived from the Latin word carbunculus which means a little glowing coal.
It is found in the Scriptures as one of the precious stones of the high priest's breastplate.
Foursquare it shall be being doubled; a span shall be the length thereof, and a span shall be the breadth thereof."
www.keyway.ca /htm2006/20060530.htm   (750 words)

  
 The Eustace Diamonds, by Anthony Trollope (chapter75)
Carbuncle would decline to pay it, as she was informed that all moneys possessed by Lady Eustace were now confiscated to the Crown by reasons of the PERJURIES—the word was doubly scored in Mrs.
Carbuncle had come pretty nearly to the end of her career, whereas Lizzie’s income, in spite of her perjuries, was comparatively untouched.
Carbuncle is in a very bad way, and that that girl has gone crazy, and that poor Griff has taken himself off to Japan, and that I am so knocked about that I don’t know where to go; and somehow it seems all to have come from your little manoeuvres.
etext.library.adelaide.edu.au /t/trollope/anthony/eustace/chapter75.html   (1934 words)

  
 BlushCarb.html
Third, the blue carbuncle weighed 40 grains; we have this from the lips of Holmes.
Watson described it as "rather smaller than a bean in size." At 3.086 grains to the carat, the carbuncle was a jewel of 12.96 carats.
Hence, the bluishness of the carbuncle was intensified.
members.cox.net /jprazan/PAPERS/BlushCarb.html   (1120 words)

  
 carbuncle - General Practice Notebook   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
A carbuncle describes confluent infection of multiple, contiguous hair follicles in which the infection is limited to the subcutaneous tissue by overlying dense skin and fascia.
Carbuncles commonly occur on the back of the neck and in diabetics.
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www.gpnotebook.co.uk /cache/-268042216.htm   (105 words)

  
 Carbuncle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
Seven men and one woman are seeking the great carbuncle.
When the couple finally does discover the Carbuncle, they realize they would be happier without it and renounce it forever.
The poet mistakes a piece of ice for the Carbuncle and the Lord never does discover it.
members.aol.com /ProfEofBWC/Advanced-Comp/Comparison/Carbuncle.html   (47 words)

  
 Final Fantasy VIII Online - Guardian Forces - Carbuncle
After Edea makes her speach in Deling City, two creatures will melt from stone on an adjacent building, jump onto the ground, and leap behind rooftop where the speach took place.
These lizard-like creatures are hounding over Rinoa during the witch parade with Squall and Irvine in the party.
Carbuncle leaps into the air as his shiny red ruby comes to life, casting Reflect on the entire party.
www.ffonline.com /ff8/carbuncle.htm   (861 words)

  
 carbuncle - Encyclopedia.com
Home > Categories > Medicine > Diseases and Conditions > Pathology > carbuncle
carbuncle acute inflammatory nodule of the skin caused by bacterial invasion into the hair follicles or sebaceous gland ducts.
More information is at your fingertips at HighBeam Research:
www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-carbuncl.html   (136 words)

  
 The Great Stone and Other Tales of the White Mountains by Nathaniel Hawthorne: THE GREAT CARBUNCLE` A MYSTERY OF THE ...
He was one of those ill- fated mortals, such as the Indians told of, whom, in their early youth, the Great Carbuncle smote with a peculiar madness, and became the passionate dream of their existence.
But Matthew and Hannah, after their calm rest, were as light as two young deer, and merely stopped to say their prayers and wash themselves in a cold pool of the Amonoosuck, and then to taste a morsel of food, ere they turned their faces to the mountainside.
They threw their arms around each other, and trembled at their own success; for, as the legends of this wondrous gem rushed thick upon their memory, they felt themselves marked out by fate and the consciousness was fearful.
www.classicauthors.net /Hawthorne/whitemountains/whitemountains4.html   (5165 words)

  
 Introduction: Carbuncle - WrongDiagnosis.com
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www.wrongdiagnosis.com /c/carbuncle/intro.htm   (176 words)

  
 Allakhazam.com: Final Fantasy XI
Perhaps the Carbuncle Mitts have an attribute which is much like a Variable Cape or some of the ENM bonus rings.
So...if the normal MP drain from Carbuncle at my level is 4, that means it is actually 5 (because of Auto-Refresh).
these reduse carbuncle cost down to one, so all that you need to have a free carby is a light staff.
ffxi.allakhazam.com /db/item.html?fitem=2861   (3249 words)

  
 General Carbuncle | Concept   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
The project title 'General Carbuncle' references the name of the General Lee car and also allures to the way in which the toy cars grow like an ugly carbuncle skin infection on the surface of the Capri.
Toy cars used to be a boy's favourite plaything but now, with new technologies and less impetus put on self-conjured imagination by children, these types of toys have become boring to the younger generation.
General Carbuncle will be a mass of history and other people's personal memories because every toy car that is sent to Ford, or that he finds in charity shops/car boot sales, will have had a number of previous owners (young and old) and stories associated with it.
www.generalcarbuncle.com /concept/index.htm   (313 words)

  
 Carbuncle
A carbuncle resembles an armadillo with a large ruby set in the middle of its forehead.  Its armor plating is patterned in shades of brown, while the beasts underbelly is a light gray flecked with small green patches.
Though fascinated by combat, carbuncles are completely helpless in melee.  They much prefer to set up encounters using their powers, then watch the brutal scenes unfold.  Carbuncles surrender immediately if attacked, however they can will themselves to die if placed under duress.
The carbuncle first appeared in the 1st edition Fiend Folio (1981).
www.enworld.org /cc/converted/magical_beast/carbuncle.htm   (211 words)

  
 Exodus 39:10 They set in it four rows of stones. A row of ruby
And they set in it four rows of stones: the first row was a sardius, a topaz, and a carbuncle: this was the first row.
And they set in it four rows of stones: a row of carnelian, topaz, and smaragd was the first row.
And they fill in it four rows of stones; a row of a sardius, a topaz, and a carbuncle 'is' the one row;
www.bible.cc /exodus/39-10.htm   (203 words)

  
 Guardian Unlimited | Arts critics | Life after carbuncles
Photo: Dave Jones / PA 'What is proposed is like a monstrous carbuncle on the face of a much loved and elegant friend." So, 20 years ago today, the Prince of Wales famously opened his attack on modern British architecture.
The carbuncle was never allowed to deface the London skyline.
He levelled the attack against mediocrity and carbuncles, real or supposed; he prompted a great national debate and he made many architects, and those who commissioned them, think again.
www.guardian.co.uk /arts/critic/feature/0,1169,1218492,00.html   (1217 words)

  
 Carbuncle - Eternal Legend
The interminably cute Carbuncle is easy to miss, as he appears during a bout of party switching that makes it easy to overlook your junctions.
His emphasis is firmly set on the defensive side, so while he doesn't contribute much to ultraviolent megadeath, he can keep you alive long enough to bring out the big guns.
Other than that, Carbuncle offers plenty of ways to boost Vitality for your personal protection, and is likely to be your second source of Status defence junctions after Siren.
www.eternal-legend.com /ffviii/gfs/carbuncle.shtml   (300 words)

  
 Exodus 28:17 You shall set in it settings of stones, four rows
And thou shalt set in it settings of stones, four rows of stones: a row of sardius, topaz, and carbuncle shall be the first row;
And thou shalt set in it settings of stones, even four rows of stones: the first row shall be a sardius, a topaz, and a carbuncle: this shall be the first row.
And thou hast set in it settings of stone, four rows of stone; a row of sardius, topaz, and carbuncle 'is' the first row;
www.bible.cc /exodus/28-17.htm   (242 words)

  
 Introduction: Renal carbuncle - WrongDiagnosis.com
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