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• Cat allergy — in humans is an allergic reaction to cat glycoprotein Fel d 1 secreted by the cat s sebaceous glands. Fel d 1 is mostly found in the cat s skin and saliva. An allergic reaction is a histamine reaction that is usually characterized by coughing,… …   Wikipedia

• hair — cat·hair; de·hair; hair; hair·en; hair·i·ness; hair·less; hair·stane; mo·hair; re·hair; un·hair; un·hair·er; un·hair·ing; hair·less·ness; …   English syllables

• hair — [[t]he͟ə(r)[/t]] ♦♦ hairs 1) N VAR: usu supp N Your hair is the fine threads that grow in a mass on your head. I wash my hair every night... He has black hair. ...a girl with long blonde hair... I get some grey hairs but I pull them out. 2) N VAR …   English dictionary

• hair — W1S1 [heə US her] n [: Old English; Origin: hAr] 1.) [U] the mass of things like fine threads that grows on your head ▪ She put on her lipstick and brushed her hair . ▪ I must get my hair cut it s getting very long. ▪ You ve had your hair done… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• Cat senses — are adaptations that allow cats to be highly efficient predators. Cats have acute sight, hearing and smell, and their sense of touch is enhanced by long whiskers that protrude from their heads and bodies. These senses allow cats to hunt… …   Wikipedia

• hair ball — n a compact mass of hair formed in the stomach esp. of a shedding animal (as a cat) that cleanses its coat by licking called also trichobezoar * * * trichobezoar …   Medical dictionary

• Cat — For other uses, see Cat (disambiguation) and Cats (disambiguation). Domestic cat[1] …   Wikipedia

• Cat coat genetics — The genetics of cat coat coloration, pattern, length, and texture is a complex subject, and many different genes are involved. Genes involved in albinism, dominant white, and white spotting * The C gene codes for the enzyme tyrosinase, the first… …   Wikipedia

• cat, domestic — ▪ mammal Introduction also called  house cat,   (species Felis catus), domesticated member of the family Felidae, order Carnivora. Like all felids, domestic cats, the smallest members of the family, are characterized by supple, low slung bodies,… …   Universalium

• Cat Who series — The Cat Who... is a novel series of murder mystery novels by Lilian Jackson Braun. This series is called the Cat Who... series because each book title in this series begins with the words The Cat Who. . . . Cat Who... books feature a reporter… …   Wikipedia