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Atonic seizures refer to a kind of seizure which are characterized by a sudden loss of muscle tone and may result in a fall. They last no longer than 15 seconds while the person remains conscious.
ATPase refers to enzyme capable of breaking down ATP to ADP + Pi + energy.
Atria refer to the upper and thinner-walled chambers on each side of the heart
Atrial fibrillation refers to a disorder that upsets the heart's rhythm, which may cause it to not pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. A normal heart contracts and relaxes to a regular beat. In Atrial fibrillation, the heart contracts at a very irregular and sometimes very rapid rate, which results in an irregular heart rhythm.
Attachment refers to the selective bonds that develop between infants and their parents and their caregivers ; also, the process whereby one individual seeks nearness to another individual.