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ATPase

ATPase refers to enzyme capable of breaking down ATP to ADP + Pi + energy.

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Atria

Atria refer to the upper and thinner-walled chambers on each side of the heart

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Atrial fibrillation

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.

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Atropine

An anti-cholinergic hallucinogen found in certain plants

Attachment

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.

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Attachment and Bonding

Deutsch: Bindung und Bindungsverhalten / Español: Apego y Vinculación / Português: Apego e Vinculação / Français: Attachement et Lien Affectif / Italiano: Attaccamento e Legame

Attachment and Bonding in the context of psychology refers to the deep emotional connection that develops between individuals, particularly between a child and their caregiver(s), which serves as a foundation for the child's emotional and social development. This concept, originating from the work of John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth, highlights the importance of early relationships in shaping personality, behavior, and the ability to form healthy relationships later in life.

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Attachment behavior system

- Attachment behavior system : Attachment Behavior System refers to a Complex set of reflexes and signaling behaviors that inspire caregiving and protective responses in adults; these responses shape a baby's expectation

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Attachment Q-set

Attachment Q-set or AQS is the alterative method of assessing attachment security that is based on observations of the child’s attachment-related behaviors at home that can be used with infants, toddlers, and preschool children

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