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Avuncular
1. Literally, relating to an uncle. 2. Figuratively, suggestive of an uncle, as in geniality. 3 In medical genetics, pertaining to an aunt or uncle. An avuncular relationship is the genetic relationship between aunts and uncles and their…
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- Spinal compression The act of exerting an abnormal amount of pressure on the spinal cord. Spinal compression may, for instance…
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- Schedules, Gesell Developmental A measure of child development devised by the American child psychologist and pediatrician Arnold Gesell…
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