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The manner or mode of behavior.  

A unit responds to a relatively narrow band of wavelengths. May be related to color vision, dominator unit.  

In education, the scheduling of classes for varying lengths of time to allow for greater flexibility.  

A gene that affects or influences the expression of another nonallelic gene. A gene that influences or alters the expression of other genes.  

Any modification from the standard union shop which requires that all employees join a union after they are hired.  

Surgical removal of the breast, some fat, and most of the axillary lymph nodes, leaving the chest muscles intact. A surgical procedure known as total mastectomy involving the removal of the entire breast and accompanying axillary lymph nodes, while ensuring the preservation of the chest muscles.  

Surgical removal of the breast and lymph nodes mastectomy; radical mastectomy; lumpectomy.  

Individuals who exhibit learning and behavioral disorders that are 2-3 standard deviations below the norm. The causes for the deficits may or may not be known. These individuals require substantially altered environmental accommodations and patterns of treatment.  

Infrequent and relatively light ingestion of foods, alcohol, and other substances. Applied chiefly to alcohol.