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• formula — [fôr′myo͞o lə, fôr′myələ] n. pl. formulas or formulae [fôr′myo͞olə΄, fôr′myo͞olī΄, fôr′myəlē΄, fôr′myəlī΄] [L, dim. of forma, FORM] 1. a fixed form of words, esp. one that has lost its original meaning or force and is now used only as a… …   English World dictionary

• Formula, infant — A substitute for breast milk for feeding infants. Pediatricians generally advise exclusively breastfeeding (that is, breastfeeding with no formula) for all full term, healthy infants for the first 6 months of life. However, many infants are… …   Medical dictionary

• formula — n. milk mixture for infant feeding 1) to make up, prepare formula symbolic representation method 2) to devise a formula 3) a scientific formula 4) a formula for 5) a formula to + inf. (a formula to change lead into gold) * * * [ fɔːmjʊlə] prepare …   Combinatory dictionary

• Feeding tube — A feeding tube is a medical device used to provide nutrition to patients who cannot obtain nutrition by swallowing. The state of being fed by a feeding tube is called enteral feeding or tube feeding. Placement may be temporary for the treatment… …   Wikipedia

• Formula (disambiguation) — Generally, a formula is A set form of words in which something is defined, stated, or declared, or which is prescribed by authority or custom to be used on some ceremonial occasion (Oxford English Dictionary). It is a diminutive form of the word… …   Wikipedia

• formula — /fawr myeuh leuh/, n., pl. formulas, formulae / lee /. 1. a set form of words, as for stating or declaring something definitely or authoritatively, for indicating procedure to be followed, or for prescribed use on some ceremonial occasion. 2. any …   Universalium

• feeding bottle — noun a vessel fitted with a flexible teat and filled with milk or formula; used as a substitute for breast feeding infants and very young children • Syn: ↑bottle, ↑nursing bottle • Hypernyms: ↑vessel • Part Meronyms: ↑nipple * * * ˈfeeding bottle …   Useful english dictionary

• formula — 1. A recipe or prescription containing directions for the compounding of a medicinal preparation. 2. In chemistry, a symbol or collection of symbols expressing the number of atoms of the element or elements forming one molecule of a substance,… …   Medical dictionary

• formula — for•mu•la [[t]ˈfɔr myə lə[/t]] n. pl. las, lae [[t] ˌli[/t]] 1) a set form of words, as for stating something authoritatively, for indicating procedure to be followed, or for prescribed use on some ceremonial occasion 2) any fixed or conventional …   From formal English to slang

• formula — I. noun (plural las or formulae) Etymology: Latin, diminutive of forma form Date: 1618 1. a. a set form of words for use in a ceremony or ritual b. a conventionalized statement intended to express some fundamental truth or principle especially as …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• Feeding, breast — The ability of the breast to produce milk diminishes soon after childbirth without the stimulation of breastfeeding. Immunity factors in breast milk can help the baby to fight off infections. Breast milk contains vitamins, minerals, and enzymes… …   Medical dictionary