Nano is a prefix meaning extremely small.. When quantifiable, it translates to one-billionth, as in the nanosecond. Nano comes from the Greek word nanos, meaning dwarf..ano is a prefix meaning extremely small.. When quantifiable, it translates to one-billionth, as in the nanosecond. Nano comes from the Greek word nanos, meaning dwarf..
Aug. 19, 2003 -- Obese women may be more likely to develop breast cancer largely because their bodies produce more estrogen than thin women do. New research suggests that the increase in breast cancer risk faced by obese postmenopausal women may largely be due to higher levels of estrogens circulating in their bodies.
Why women tend to accumulate fat in the stereotypical âpearâ shape, with more fat in the buttocks and thighs (a shape thatâs thought to be healthier than menâs stereotypical âappleâ shape, with more fat around the belly), is still unclear. A new study gathers clues to help understand the role of estrogenâs effects on fat. FULL STORY.