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Atharva-Veda refers to the 700 B.C. Indian text that proposed that the soul was non-material and never died.
Atheromatous plaques refers to deposits of cholesterol and other lipids, connective tissue, and muscle tissue.
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 refers to one form of cerebral palsy that is characterized by frequent involuntary movements.
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.
Athletic Trainer refers to a person who typically works with a specific sports team to provide acute and long-term care for athletic injuries.