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An alpha-2 adrenergic agonist that has both central and peripheral nervous system effects. Its primary clinical use is as an antihypertensive agent.

A harness horse is a type of horse specifically bred and trained for use in harness racing, a form of horse racing in which the horses race at a specific gait, usually a trot or pace, while pulling a two-wheeled cart called a sulky. The breeds most commonly used for this purpose include the Standardbred, French Trotter and Orlov Trotter.

Abstruseness; that which is abstruse. - Sir T. Browne

Bare bones generally refers to the most basic, simplest, or essential elements or structure of something, devoid of any additional or extraneous features or details. It could pertain to any subject, such as a project, product, system, or plan, among others. It aims to provide only what is strictly necessary so that one can fully understand the fundamental aspects without any distractions.

Upholstery material refers to the fabric, leather or other materials used for covering furniture, especially seats, with padding, springs, webbing, and fabric or leather covers. These materials must be durable, resistant to wear and tear, comfortable, and often aesthetically pleasing, used to enhance the appearance and functionality of the furniture.

A Swedish meatball is a traditional dish originating from Sweden, made from a mixture of ground meat such as beef, pork, or veal, combined with breadcrumbs, onions, eggs, and various spices. These small, round meatballs are typically cooked by browning them in a pan and then simmering them in a creamy gravy or sauce. They are often served with potatoes, lingonberry sauce, or pickled cucumber.

A sharply defined wave of increased pressure rapidly propagated through a surrounding medium from a center of detonation or similar disturbance.

Ready-to-wear or prêt-à-porter is the term for factory-made clothing, sold in finished condition, in standardized sizes, as distinct from made to measure or bespoke clothing tailored to a particular persons frame. Off-the-peg is sometimes used for items which are not clothing, such as handbags.
Ready-to-wear has rather different connotations in the spheres of fashion and classic clothing. In the fashion industry, designers produce ready-to-wear clothing intended to be worn without significant alteration, because clothing made to standard sizes fits most people. They use standard patterns, factory equipment, and faster construction techniques to keep costs low, compared to a custom-sewn version of the same item. Some fashion houses and fashion designers produce mass-produced and industrially manufactured ready-to-wear lines, while others offer garments that, while not unique, are produced in limited numbers.