This goes to the very heart of the liberal/conservative debate â and, as you can imagine, its not pretty. Our government says that you should cook a whole chicken until the temperature measured in the thigh is 180Â°F (82Â°C). If you cook chicken pieces, the government says, the thigh, wings, and drumsticks should be 180Â°F, while the breast should reach 170Â°F (77Â°C).
Fibrinogen. Fibrinogen is a protein in your blood that helps blood clot. But too much fibrinogen can cause a clot to form in an artery, leading to a heart attack or stroke. Your doctor may check your fibrinogen level if you have an increased risk of heart disease.
Sphygmomanometer: An instrument for measuring blood pressure, particularly in arteries. The two types of sphygmomanometers are a mercury column and a gauge with a dial face. The sphygmomanometer in most frequent use today consists of a gauge attached to a rubber cuff which is wrapped around the upper arm and is inflated to constrict the arteries. A blood pressure reading consists of two numbers: systolic and diastolic.