Quick Bites. In a tourniquet test for dengue, the blood capillaries are examined for their ability to withstand increased pressure. This gives a good indication for assessing the blood vessels and whether it will lead to Dengue Shock Syndrome (DSS) or Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF).
sugÂ·ar. n. 1. A sweet crystalline or powdered substance, white when pure, consisting of sucrose obtained mainly from sugarcane and sugar beets and used in many foods, drinks, and medicines to improve their taste. Also called table sugar.
Sugar is a slang term for money. The expression was popular in the middle of the 20th century, especially in the jazz world. Candy man is another label for a similar type of man. The material luxury he provides is âcandy,â a slang term for cocaine. well-heeled Wealthy, affluent, monied.