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Anabolic steroids refer to steroid drugs that increase muscle bulk and decrease body fat but also have toxic effects.

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Anaclitic Depression refers to a Condition experienced by some children who are poorly cared for. Anaclitic Depression involves loss of appetite and feelings of helplessness.

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Anaerobic term used to refer to "without oxygen".

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An Anaerobic exercise involves brief bursts of exertion followed by periods of rest, where the body uses the energy from glucose and fuel stores in the muscles.

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Anaerobic process refers to the process that does not require oxygen at the time.

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Anaerobic threshold refers to a commonly used term meant to describe the level of oxygen consumption at which there is a rapid and systematic increase in blood lactate concentration. Anaerobic threshold is also called the "Lactate threshold".

Anal intercourse refers to the insertion of the penis into a partner's anus and Rectum.

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Deutsch: Analretentivität / Español: Retentividad anal / Português: Retenção anal / Français: Rétention anale / Italiano: Ritentività anale

Anal retentiveness is a psychological concept rooted in Freudian psychoanalytic theory, specifically within the framework of psychosexual development. It describes a personality trait or behavioral pattern characterized by excessive orderliness, stubbornness, and a preoccupation with control, often linked to unresolved conflicts during the anal stage of childhood development. While the term originates from early 20th-century psychoanalysis, it remains relevant in contemporary discussions of personality structure and maladaptive behaviors.

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