Meta- was first used in that way in metaphysics and has been extended to a number of other disciplines, giving us such words as metapsychology and metamathematics.. Metadata takes the transcending aspect a step further, applying it to the concept of pure information instead of a discipline. Metadata is a fairly new word (it appeared in the latter half of the 20th century), whereas data can be traced back to the middle of the 17th century. First Known Use of metadata 1983
Some of the most common ones include: 1  Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism, which causes an overabundance of thyroid hormone, can increase the bodyâs metabolism and lead to hot flashes and sweating. 2  Food and drink, including spicy foods, caffeine, and alcohol, can trigger hot flashes.
Hot flashes or flushes are the second most frequent symptom associated with menopause. When they occur with often- drenching perspiration during the night, they're called night sweats. Hot flashes are the body's way of cooling itself down. Abrupt changes in the body's thermostat in the brain can cause it to mistakenly sense that you're too warm. So blood vessels dilate and blood rushes to the surface of the skin to cool the body. That's why you get the red, flushed look on your face and neck.