ANCUPLOIDY
n. A chromosomal abnormality in which an organism has either more or less than the number of chromosomes usually present…
ANDERSEN'S DISEASE
a genetic disorder characterized by cirrhosis of the liver and a malfunctioning nervous system. Sufferers lack the enzyme necessary to…
ANDERSEN'S SYNDROME
a group name for three endogenous conditions: celiac disease, cystic fibrosis, and severe deficiencies in vitamin A. Symptoms of the…
ANDRADE'S SYNDROME
a name for a group of amyloidic conditions characterized by sensory problems, early menopause, impotence, and overall flaccid paralysis. Other…
ANDROCENTRIC
Describes a predominantly male perspective that often minimizes or completely excludes the female experience and perspective. See also phallocent Ric.
ANDROGEN-INSENSITIVITY SYNDROME
a genetic disorder affecting males, carried on the X (male) chromosome. The disorder causes abnormalities in reproductive and genital development…
ANDROGENIZATION
n. a masculinizing process largely involving androgen hormones (i.e. testosterone), that results in the formation of male sex characteristics via…
ANDROGYNISM
a descriptive term that denotes the presence of male and female sex characteristics in the same individual. See also hermaphrodite,.…
ANDROGYNOPHILIA
n. denotes a specific attraction to both men and women, either at different times or at the same time. This…
ANDROGYNOUS PERSONALITY
a mixed personality style in which an individual displays psychological characteristics typically assigned to men and women, as opposed to…
ANDROGYNOUS SEX ROLE
n. a mixture of typically male and typically female sex roles, usually incorporating preferred aspects of both. There may be…
ANDROGYNY 1
a term describing the presence of male and female physical or psychological characteristics within the same individual. This person may…
ANDROSTENCDIONC
n. a steroid hormone that precedes the secretion of male (testosterone) and female (estrone) sex hormones. It is secreted by…
ANDROSTERONE
n. a steroid hormone associated with the development of male and female sex organs. Secreted by two areas: testes and…
ANECDOTAL METHOD
a research method based on personal recollections of a case, as opposed to specific, empirically derived investigation. Can provide ideas…
ANECDOTAL RECORD
a factual written record of a person's conduct, based on succinct, spontaneous, and descriptive observations made by an onlooker. This…
ANECHOIC CHAMBER
a specially constructed enclosure or chamber that is designed to drown out external noise in the environment, while allowing internal…