Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.
The nurse took a sample of the patient's saliva to examine its consistency.

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Consistency, in this case, refers to the degree of viscosity (how thin or thick something is) of a liquid. To elaborate, honey is an example of a liquid that has a very high viscosity. Water has a low viscosity.
Adhesion means "to stick to something" or refers to how sticky something is.
Etiology is the origin of a disease. Scientists study diseases to find out its etiology - how it started and where it came from.
Equilibrium is "balance." For example, if you lose your equilibrium, it means you lose your balance. When things are said to be "in equilibrium" it means that everything is balanced and stable.

Select the Meaning of the Underlined Word in the Sentence