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Atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis refers to a major cause of heart disease; caused by the narrowing of the arterial walls due to the formation of plaques that reduce the flow of blood through the arteries and interfere with the passage of nutrients from the capillaries into the cells. It is a disease characterized by gradual narrowing of the coronary arteries; a disease caused by the accumulation of fatty substances in the blood vessels. It is a pathological condition in which fatty substances collect inside the lumen of arteries; the formation of plaque within the arteries.

Athetosis

Athetosis refers to one form of cerebral palsy that is characterized by frequent involuntary movements.

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Athletic acceleration

In this context, Athletic Acceleration can be viewed through the lens of psychological factors that influence an athlete's ability to improve their speed and performance rapidly.

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Athletic Trainer

Athletic Trainer refers to a person who typically works with a specific sports team to provide acute and long-term care for athletic injuries.

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Athleticism

In the psychology context, athleticism refers to the psychological characteristics that enable an individual to excel in physical activities, such as sports, dance, or gymnastics. Athletes are known to possess a range of psychological skills, such as self-confidence, motivation, goal-setting, and mental toughness, which allow them to perform at their best.

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Ativan

Deutsch: Ativan / Español: Ativan / Português: Ativan / Français: Ativan / Italian: Ativan

Ativan (also known by its generic name lorazepam) is a medication used in psychology and psychiatry for its anxiolytic, sedative, and anticonvulsant properties. It belongs to the class of drugs known as benzodiazepines, which act on the central nervous system to produce a calming effect.

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Atman

Atman refers to a concept of universality in which the self is not seen as an individual but as part of the entire universe. In Hindu writings, Atman refers to the unborn, undying self

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Atmospheric perspective

Atmospheric perspective refers to a depth cue. Objects that are farther away look more blurred and bluer than objects that are closer because we must look through more air and particles to see them.

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