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Alcohol-induced persisting amnesic disorder refers to a permanent cognitive disorder caused by damage to the central nervous system due to prolonged alcohol abuse, consisting of Wernicke's encephalopathy and Korsakoff's psychosis.

Alcoholism refers to a physical and psychological dependence on alcohol.

Aldehyde refers to a class of organic compounds obtained from alcohol by oxidation and also found in cigarette smoke; they cause mutations and are related to the development of cancer.

- Aldehyde Dehydrogenase (ALDH) : - Aldehyde Dehydrogenase (ALDH) : Aldehyde Dehydrogenase refers to an enzyme that is involved in metabolizing alcohol.

Aldosterone refers to a corticosteroid hormone involved in the regulation of electrolyte balance; an adrenal hormone that causes the kidneys to conserve sodium when excreting urine.

Alec Jeffreys refers to the biologist who first used DNA in a criminal case to identify a suspect.

Alert inactivity refers to a state in which a baby is calm with eyes open and attentive; the baby seems to be deliberately inspecting the environment.

Alerting refers to the person's initial reaction to a stimulus, and involves the ability to prepare for what is about to happen

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Alcohol-induced persisting amnesic disorder

Alcoholism

Aldehyde

Aldehyde Dehydrogenase (ALDH)

Aldosterone

Alec Jeffreys

Alert inactivity

Alerting

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