A desirable total cholesterol level for adults without heart disease is less than 200 mg/dL. An HDL cholesterol level of 60 mg/dL and above is considered protective against heart disease, while a level less than 50 mg/dL for women or 40 mg/dL for men is considered a major risk factor for heart disease.
kerns and gallowglasses (1.2.16) Terms for Celtic soldiers. Kerns were Irish or Scottish light-armed foot soldiers. A kern would carry a shield of wood and either a sword or bow and arrow. The gallowglass were mercenary armored warriors who served primarily as bodyguards to Celtic chieftains.
agon. an ancient Greek term used to denote the fundamental conflict in any drama. Agon also is the term used for a theatrical convention typically associated with Old Comedy where the chorus is divided into two halves to debate an important idea or political question that relates to the major themes of the play.