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A species of mosquito that carries the malaria parasite. A genus of widely distributed mosquitoes, occurring in tropical and temperate regions, with some 350 species. The malarial parasite is transmitted to man solely through the bite of female Anopheles mosquitoes. Some species of Anopheles may transmit the parasites of bancroftian filariasis. The generic name of…

Self-annihilation triggered by the person’s inability to cope with sudden and unfavorable change in a social situation.  

Irregular and usually incompatible gametes with chromosome numbers different from those normally produced by members of the species.  

A defective, deformed, or diseased structure. May include genes, chromosomes, cells, tissues, organs, or a combination of these.  

In psychology, a state of haziness.  

A legal dissolving of a marriage based on the grounds that the marriage was not valid. Laws vary in the different states. A marriage may also be annulled when it is not valid in the view of a particular church or religion, divorce.  

A hymen that has a singular opening cribriform hymen; imperforate hymen. A hymen with a ring-shaped opening in the center.  

Annuity bond.  

A regular payment made according to an annuity agreement. Also, an annual allowance or income from an agreement.