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In sociology, the social judgment assigned to a person who has committed an illegal act and who, it is decided, should be punished for the act descriptive responsibility.  

In sociology, a social position assigned to a person because of the office or position he/she holds.  

The concept that in the perception of another person, the meaning of each idea used in labeling the person is influenced by the surrounding context. The overall impression is therefore qualitatively different from the simple sum of the person’s traits.  

A person who renounces comfort to lead a life of self-denial, asceticism.  

The doctrine that self-denial and avoidance of pleasure is the most desirable lifestyle.  

The system of ascending nerve fibers that carry impulses from the subcortical areas of the brain to the cerebral cortex.  

The tendency to assume a dominant role in personal relationships.  

An infection with an intestinal worm, the Ascaris Lumbricoides. A disease of the intestine and sometimes the lungs,  caused by infestation with Ascaris lumbricoides. Infection with ascaris worms, acquired through feces-contaminated water or food. Symptoms may involve cough, wheezing, and fever or gastrointestinal complaints. Treatment is by piperazine and other drugs. An infection caused by…

An offensive gum-resin with garlic-like odor that comes from various Oriental plants and used in Asia as a condiment is used in veterinary medicine as an animal repellent. A gum resin, obtained from the roots of Ferula asafoetida, with a characteristic strong odor and garlic taste. Although this substance is no longer used in medicine,…

Ladle-shaped. Located at the back of the larynx. Resembling a ladle or pitcher mouth. Resembling the form of a pitcher, this term is most commonly used to describe the arytenoid cartilage located at the rear of the larynx.