Propositions That We Cannot Know Unless We Observe the World

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Short Answer

Propositions that we cannot know unless we observe the world are called empirical, or propositions.

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Definitions:

Diabetes

A chronic condition characterized by high levels of sugar in the blood, due to either the pancreas not producing enough insulin or the body's cells not responding properly to insulin.

Laboratory Findings

Are the results obtained from clinical tests conducted in a laboratory setting to diagnose or monitor diseases and conditions.

Serum Calcium

The measurement of calcium levels in the blood serum, critical for bone health and various bodily functions.

Phosphate Levels

The concentration of phosphate ions in the blood, which are important for energy storage and transfer, bone formation, and many other physiological processes.