Category: A
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Ambisexual
A person who enjoys sexual relations with members of both sexes. Sexual characteristics common to both sexes.
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Ambilateral
Pertaining to both sides of the body.
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Ambiguity
A situation in which a statement has two or more meanings.
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Ambidexterity
The ability to use both hands with equal or near equal skill and ease. Ability to effectively use either hand. The ability to use either hand with equal skill. Ambidexterity is characterized by t he ability to write with either hand, rather than being exclusively left-handed or right-handed. Ambidexterity also includes the ability to use…
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Amauraotic idiocy
Also, amaurotic familial idiocy. A hereditary condition believed to be linked to a fat metabolism disorder is marked by significant intellectual impairment, motor function abnormalities, and vision problems. When it manifests shortly after birth, it’s referred to as Tay-Sachs disease. If it emerges during later childhood, it’s termed the juvenile type, and if it shows…
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Amaurotic
Blindness resulting from a defect of the optic nerve. Complete loss of vision.
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Amastia
Failure of breast development in the female. Absence of one or both breasts, from either developmental fault or surgery. Absence of breast tissue, either as a result of a rare congenital anomaly, or more often, because of bilateral mastectomy.
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Amanita muscaria
Brand name for hallucinogenic mushroom.
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ALZ-50
A complex protein found in the brain of persons suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.
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Alvine
Pertaining to the intestines.