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.
VAT Registration - What is VAT Registration? Definition: VAT Registration is the process of listing with the government as a company eligible for the return of VAT. You can only register for VAT if you are in business. This is defined as a continuing activity of providing goods or services and getting paid for this. As of August 2012, there is a current VAT registration threshold of Â£77,000.