AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL)
a program, utilized for corresponding with or between individuals with troubles hearing, wherein hand signals and motions symbolize terms. It…
AMINOTRANSFERASE
noun. Any of a category of transferease minerals that catalyze the passing on of an amino unit from a contributing…
AMPHETAMINE INTOXICATION
a revocable complex brought about by the latest intake of amphetamines or similar compounds. It is indicated by attitudinal, emotional,…
AMYGDALOID NUCLEI
adjective. Amygdaloid incitement- electric stimulation of the amygdala consisting of shifts in the emotional, attitudinal, and motivational reactions of an…
ANAEROBIC EXERCISE
the degree of exercise sustained by a energy-supplying system which doesn't concern the utilization of oxygen in and throughout the…
ANASTASI, ANNE
Anne Anastasi won a National Medal of Science for her work and achievements. She was a vast contributor to the…
ANDERSEN'S SYNDROME
a group name for three endogenous conditions: celiac disease, cystic fibrosis, and severe deficiencies in vitamin A. Symptoms of the…
ANECHOIC CHAMBER
a specially constructed enclosure or chamber that is designed to drown out external noise in the environment, while allowing internal…
ANGIOGRAPHY
n the viewing via radiography of potentially blocked areas in the circulatory system. Commonly used to diagnose blood clots, aneurysms,…
ANIMAL COGNITION
the inference that animals are able to problem solve and find ways to adapt to the environment by way of…
ANIMAL MODEL
a representation of animal anatomy that can be used to study similarities between human and animal makeup, behaviors, or diseases.
ANOMIC APHASIA NOMINAL APHASIA, AMNESTIC APRAXIA
an inability to execute a task due to a lack of memory for the instructions. The physical ability to perform…
ANOVULATORY MENSTRUAL CYCLE
a menstrual cycle that occurs in the absence of menstruation. The defective and irregular cycle is caused by an imbalance…
ANTERIOR PITUITARY HORMONE
any one of a number of hormones that are secreted by a brain region known as the anterior pituitary gland.…
ANTI- (ANT-)
A prefix which means against or in opposition to. May mean counteracting when describing a process, for example, anti-aging.
ANTICIPATORY ERROR
1. An impulsive or premature response to a question. 2. An error in which an item from a list is…