Definition of Quatrain. A poem, unit or stanza of four lines of verse, usually with a rhyme scheme of abab or its variant, xbybâ. âThe rhyming fourâline groups that make up the first eight or twelve lines of a sonnet are also known as quatrainsâ.
HSPF (Heating Seasonal Performance Factor) is a term used in the heating and cooling industry.HSPF is specifically used to measure the efficiency of air source heat pumps.he higher the HSPF rating of a unit, the more energy efficient it is. HSPF is a ratio of BTU heat output over the heating season to watt-hours of electricity used. It has units of BTU/watt-hr. Depending on the system, an HSPF â¥ 8 can be considered high efficiency and worthy of a US Energy Tax Credit.
Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) is a form of blood vessel inflammation or vasculitis. There are many different conditions that feature vasculitis. Each of the forms of vasculitis tends to involve certain characteristic blood vessels. HSP affects the small vessels called capillaries in the skin and frequently the kidneys. HSP results in a purplish skin rash (most prominent over the buttocks and behind the lower extremities) associated with joint inflammation (arthritis) and sometimes cramping pain in the abdomen.