The word gerbil is a diminutive form of  jerboa , though the jerboas are an unrelated group of rodents occupying a similar ecological niche. One Mongolian species, Meriones unguiculatus, also known as the clawed jird, is a gentle and hardy animal that has become a popular pet.
Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) is a type of surgery that enables doctors to view the inside of the chest cavity after making only very small incisions. The doctor can examine the outside surface of the lung and the inner surface of the chest wall through a camera attached to the scope.
Introduction to VAT Recovery. VAT (Value Added Tax), is a tax that is charged on most business transactions in the European Union. Businesses add VAT to the price they charge when they provide goods and services to both business customers and final consumers. Business customers are entitled to recover the VAT they pay on their purchases in most cases.