APHRODISIAC
n. an agent or substance that is thought to stimulate sexual desire or sexual activity in humans or animals. Agents…
APICAL DENDRITE
a specific type of dendrite that extends from a specific pyramidal cell, and extends to the outermost surface of the…
APNEA (APNOEA)
n. temporary suspension or arrest of respiration. If the arrest lasts for a long time, the heart may be slowed…
APOLIPOPROTEIN E (APOE)
refers to a protein that may help break down beta-amyloid. Individuals carrying a ApoE4 allele, are statistically more likely to…
APOLLONIAN
adj. describes a state of mind that is extremely well-ordered, rational, and very harmonious (from Apollo, the god of prophecy,…
APOMORPHINE
n. a morphine derivative that has commonly been used as an expectorant. It has also been used to induce vomiting.
APOPATHETIC BEHAVIOR
behavior influenced and directed by the presence of other people - although not directed toward them. This may manifest in…
APOPLECTIC TYPE
a body type characterized by a heavy- set, rotund, thick physique, which roughly corresponds to the endomorphic type (see endomorph)…
APOPLECTICUS
A form of the word apoplectic, meaning enraged. |defined by Greek physician Hippocrates (c. 460-c. 311 BCE)
APOSEMATIC
adj. having bright colors or patterns or other distinctive morphology to indicate that an insect or amphibian is generally dangerous…
APOSTERIORI
inferring causes or antecedents as a result of conclusions from other observations. Compare a priori.
APOSTERIORI TEST
a statistical test of a null or alternative hypothesis that is formulated after a study is completed and the data…