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The Mosby Medical Encyclopedia 10-01-1996 wind chill, the loss of heat from the body when it is exposed to wind of a given speed at a given temperature and humidity. The wind chill index is given in kilocalories per hour per square meter of skin surface. The wind chill factor is given in degrees ...
October 1, 1996; The Mosby Medical Encyclopedia

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