The surface finish for Rockwell testing must be smooth and uniform to obtain an accurate measurement. If you recognize the fact that one Rockwell point is equal to 0.002 millimeter (0.000080 inch), it is easy to understand why certain aspects of the test are important. Rockwell results typically are reported to 0.1 Rockwell point (0.000040 in.).
Pinworm inhabits the colon and rectum, feeding on Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria in the stool. Late at night when children are asleep, the female pinworm, which measures about the length of a staple (0.5 inch or 13 millimeters), emerges from the anus and lays her eggs on the surrounding skin.
Passage of fat in large amounts in the feces, due to failure to digest and absorb it; occurs in pancreatic disease and the malabsorption syndromes. Steatorrhea is the medical term for fat in stool. Fat in the stool can cause bulky stool that floats, has an oily or greasy appearance, and smells foul. Fat in the stool is fat that the digestive tract was unable to absorb. Temporary steatorrhea may result from dietary changes or intestinal infections.