 | Term | Definition |
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Reductionism |
the analysis of complex things into simpler constituents |
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Transfixed |
as if in a trance, unable to move |
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Endocrine |
made up of glands that produce and release chemicals into the bloodstream in order to maintain homeostasis; internal secreting |
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Limbic |
pertaining to or of the nature of a limbus or border; marginal. |
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Ethologist |
a zoologist who studies the behavior of animals in their natural habitats |
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Receptor |
A sensory nerve ending that receives and relays responses to stimuli |
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Exultation |
the utterance of sounds expressing great joy |
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Endowed |
provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature) |
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Autonomic |
controls self-regulated action of internal organs and glands |
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Debasement |
changing to a lower state (a less respected state) |
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Altruism |
putting others first; being self-sacrificing |
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Aggregating |
to combine and form a collection or mass |
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Ionic |
an order of classical Greek architecture; , containing or involving or occurring in the form of ions |
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Ruminating |
to consider/think (seriously/at length). |
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Neurons |
cell that carries messages throughout the nervous system |
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Ganglion |
A group of nerve cells forming a nerve center, especially one located outside the brain or spinal cord. A center of power, activity, or energy |
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Quorum |
a gathering of the minimal number of members of an organization to conduct business |
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Symmetrical |
having similarity in size, shape, and relative position of corresponding parts |
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Crystalline |
of or like crystal; clear; transparent |
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Pheromones |
carry messages between different individuals; attracts individuals of opposite sexes |
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Mitosis |
cell division in which the nucleus divides into nuclei containing the same number of chromosomes |
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Genome |
The entire genetic makeup of an individual or species |
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Stellate |
arranged like rays or radii |
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Conjoined |
consisting of two or more associated entities |
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