EU Reference Laboratories. EU Reference Laboratories. EU Reference Laboratories (EURLs) aim to ensure high-quality, uniform testing in the EU and support Commission activities on risk management and risk assessment in the area of laboratory analysis. Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 on official controls defines tasks, duties and requirements for all the EURLs, a list of which is provided in its Annex VII. The Commission can establish new EURLs or change designation of existing ones. Reference Laboratories are tasked to: 1  provide National Reference Laboratories (NRLs) with analytical methods and diagnostic technics, and coordinate their application. 2  train staff from National Reference Laboratories.
Full Definition of THIRST. 1. a: a sensation of dryness in the mouth and throat associated with a desire for liquids; also: the bodily condition (as of dehydration) that induces this sensation b: a desire or need to drink.2. See thirst defined for English-language learners.earn More About THIRST. Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for thirst. Spanish Central: Spanish translation of thirst. Nglish: Translation of thirst for Spanish speakers. Britannica English: Translation of thirst for Arabic speakers. Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about thirst.
Thirst is the desire to drink fluids, and it is a normal, everyday feeling. Depending on your activities and diet, you may notice changes in how thirsty you feel during a particular day and on different days.Major changes in your patterns of thirst, however, may be symptoms of a disease or medical condition.t is usually appropriate to drink fluids when you are thirsty and not to drink fluids when you are not thirsty. If you suspect that your thirst patterns are not normal, or if you notice a sudden change in your thirst, it is important to contact a physician to determine the cause of these symptoms.