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Death
Death is the irreversible cessation of all biological functions that sustain a living organism. The remains of a former organism normally begin to decompose shortly after death. Death eventually and inevitably occurs in all organisms. Some organisms, such as ''Turritopsis dohrnii'', are biologically immortal, however they can still die from means other than aging. Death is generally applied to whole organisms; the equivalent for individual components of an organism, such as cells or tissues, is necrosis. Something that is not considered an organism, such as a virus, can be physically destroyed but is not said ''to die'', as a virus is not considered alive in the first place. As of the early 21st century, 56 million people die per year. The most common reason is cardiovascular disease, which is a disease that affects the heart or blood vessels. As of 2022, an estimated total of 109 billion humans have died, or roughly 93.8% of all humans to ever live. A substudy of g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hendrick Andriessen - Vanity Piece - 1914-DE - Museum Of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK)
Hendrick may refer to: People * Hendrick (given name), alternative spelling of the Dutch given name Hendrik * Hendrick (surname) * King Hendrick (other), one of two Mohawk leaders who have often been conflated: ** Hendrick Tejonihokarawa (1660–c.1735), one of the "Four Mohawk Kings" ** Hendrick Theyanoguin (1692–1755), Mohawk leader associated with Sir William Johnson Other uses * Hendrick Cottage, a building in Simsbury, Connecticut, United States * Hendrick's Gin, Scottish gin brand * Hendrick Health System, American healthcare provider * Hendrick Island, large erosional feature in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States * Hendrick Manufacturing Company, American perforated metal manufacturer * Hendrick Motorsports, American stock car racing team See also * Hendricks (other) * Hendrich (other) * Hendrik (other) * Henrick {{disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
