Caucasian
Caucasian, to most people, means a white person. But by the racial classification made in the 19th century, it ranged from people with light skin (no. Europe) to darker (parts of no. Africa & india). These people were felt to be originally from the caucases region of southeastern europe. At it's current core meaning, it is a white person, or one originally from europe.
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Are caucasian people more at-risk for alzheimer's?
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How can you get vaseline out of a caucasian childs' hair?
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How common is macular degeneration in north american caucasians?
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What percent of subungual melanoma is in Caucasians vs Asians, black, etc...
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Why cystic fibrosis only affects the caucasian population and how the disease may have originated?
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I am Caucasian with brown eyes. I wish they were lighter and more amber colored. Is there any safe way to do this without contacts?
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How to treat eczema in a 18 months caucasian boy? Large red itchy areas.
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I had four gray hair when I was 22, now I'm 25 and I have a few more. I'm caucasian and have no more sympton. Should I worry about Werener Syndrome?
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