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Homoiothermophytic
A warm blooded animal.
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Homogenize
To break up the fat globules in milk to such an extent that no visible cream separation occurs. To reduce material to a uniform consistency, e.g. by crushing and mixing. Organs and tissues are homogenized to determine their overall content of a particular enzyme or other substance. To make homogeneous; to produce a uniform emulsion…
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Homogeneous grouping
In education, the classification of pupils for the purpose of forming educational groups having a relatively high degree of similarity in regard to certain factors that affect learning.
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Homogeneity of variance
In research, a circumstance wherein the variance of groups differs by no more than would be expected as a result of random sampling and chance error.
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Homogamy
The existence of similar or shared traits among members of a group.
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Homogametic sex
Producing like gametes heterogametic sex.
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Homofermentation
A fermentation resulting in a high yield of a common end product. Fermentation of carbohydrates by lactic acid bacteria (lacto- bacilli, streptococci) to give only lactic acid.
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Hominid
A human-like creature either prehistoric or extinct. A primate of the Hominidae family. Humans are the only surviving species.
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Homicide
The intentional killing of one person by another. A broad term referring to the act of ending a human life, but it can also denote killing without malice or intent, setting it apart from murder.
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Home study
A method of instruction designed for students who live at a distance from the teaching institution. Instructional materials are provided to the student, through various media, with structured units of information, assigned exercises, and examinations to measure achievement, which in turn are submitted to the teaching institution for evaluation. Analysis of the family situation of…
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