Gas and Dust Released by a Comet's Icy Nucleus Produce

question 61

Short Answer

Gas and dust released by a comet's icy nucleus produce a(n) _______________ and are then blown outward, away from the Sun.

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Definitions:

Polyarthritis

A condition characterized by inflammation in five or more joints simultaneously.

Osler Nodes

Red, painful, elevated sores on the hands and feet linked to infectious endocarditis.

Janeway Spots

Small, painless, red or purple spots on the palms or soles, associated with infective endocarditis.

Analgesics

Medications designed specifically to relieve pain without causing the loss of consciousness.