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KNOWLEDGE REPRESENTATION

the method used for encoding knowledge in an artifical-intelligence programme. not usually the computer language employed but systematically developed structures

KRAEPELIN'S DISEASE

First described by Emil W.M.G Kraeplin 1856-1926 German psychiatrist, it is a disorder characterized by depressive symptoms accompanied by psychotic

KYMOGRAPH

The resulting trace on the paper is a kymogram. Computer output systems have largely replaced such instruments, it traces the

KAPPA WAVE

It is a type of brain wave with a frequency similar to that of an alpha wave 10Hz but the

KERNICTERUS

It is characterized by severe jaundice and has the potential of causing severe damage to the central nervous system. It

KINDRED

The study in large kindred's of mutations that predispose to disease helps to identify the position and pene-trance of a

KINGDOM

Modern classifications recognize five kingdoms, Bacteria, Protista or Protoctista, Animalia, Fungi and Plantae which in some systems are grouped into

KLINEFELTER'S SYNDROME

Mental retardation is uncommon but many affected individuals have behavioural problems. Also called XXY syndrome, it is a chromosomal disorder

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARAC

Attributes of an employee or applicant for a position that are measured for such purposes as personnel selection, personnel placement,

KRAEPELIN'S THEORY

Emphasized the progressive intellectual deterioration dementia and the early onset prafcox of the disorder and the concept of dementia prafcox

KYPHOSIS

The condition may result from trauma, developmental problems or degenerative disease. See lordosis. It is an exaggerated curvature of the

KARMA

In Buddhism the universal law of cause and effect. The effect of an action, which can be of the body,

KERNIG'S SIGN

a diagnostic sign for meningitis. The test is positive if flexing the thigh at the hip while extending the leg

KINESICS

In hand gestures it is the study of them and the part played by the body movements, eye movements and

KINKEEPER

Promoting and protecting relationships between family members and the social role usually assumed by women

KLIPPEL-FEIL SYNDROME

The condition is often accompanied by deafness and mental retardation. It is a congenital condition characterized by a short neck,

KOCHER-DEBRE-SEMELAIGNE SYNDROME

It is associated with cretinism and mental retardation in some cases, it is a disorder of infants and children marked

KRANTZ HEALTH OPINION SURVEY (KHOS)

Participants indicate whether they agree or disagree with each of 16 statements which are keyed so that high scores represent

KARYOTYPE

It is a photograph of an individuals chromosomes which shows them in an ordered numbered array. It is the chromosomal

KETAMINE

a drug closely related to phenicyclidine. Disorientation and perceptual distortions may result from its use.