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Agouti-related peptide (AgRP) refers to inhibitory neurotransmitter found in the areas of the hypothalamus that regulate feeding

Agrammatism refers to a language disturbance; difficulty in the production and comprehension of grammatical features, such as proper use of function words, word endings, and word order.

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Agranulocytosis refers to the condition characterized by a deficiency of granulocytes, which are substances produced by the bone marrow and fight infection; 1 to 2 percent of people who take Clozapine develop this condition

Agraphia is an Aphasia characterized by the inability to write.

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Deutsch: Verträglichkeit / Español: Agreabildad / Português: Agradabilidade / Français: Agréabilité / Italiano: Gradevolezza /

In the context of psychology, agreeableness is one of the five major dimensions of personality in the Five-Factor Model, also known as the Big Five personality traits. It describes a person's tendency to be kind, cooperative, sympathetic, helpful, and considerate towards others.

People high on this dimension are likely to be accepting, willing to work with others, and caring about them.

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Deutsch: Vereinbarung / Español: Acuerdo / Português: Acordo / Français: Accord / Italiano: Accordo

Agreement in psychology refers to a shared understanding or consensus between individuals or groups regarding thoughts, emotions, or behaviours. It can manifest as alignment in perspectives, mutual consent in relationships, or concordance in research interpretations. Agreement is crucial in interpersonal Communication and therapeutic contexts, as it facilitates collaboration, trust, and effective problem-solving.

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Agyria refers to a congenital disorder in which the normal gyri and sulci of the brain fail to develop. This disorder is believed to occur between the third and fourth month of gestation.

Aha response term used when developing a sudden insight into a solution to a problem, as one becomes aware of one’s beliefs and behaviors.

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