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Anterior hypothalamus refers to the anterior portion of the hypothalamus which is an area of the brain below the Thalamus that regulates the autonomic nervous system and the pituitary gland.

Anterior Pituitary refers to the anterior portion of the pituitary gland; portion of the pituitary gland, composed of glandular tissue that secretes follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, adrenocorticotrophic hormone, thyroid-stimulating hormone, growth hormone, and prolactin.

Anterograde amnesia refers to the inability to form long-term memories of events occurring after brain surgery or a brain injury, although memories formed before the trauma are usually intact.

Anterograde degeneration refers to the degeneration of the axon after the cell body has been damaged.

Anteroposterior axis refers to the axis that has the same directional orientation as the sagittal plane of motion and runs from front to back at a right angle to the frontal plane of motion. Anteroposterior axis is also known as the Sagittal or AP axis.

Anthropolinguistics refers to the study of a culture by examining its language

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Anthropological in the context of psychology refers to the study and examination of human behavior, mental processes, and societal structures from a cultural, historical, and evolutionary perspective. It involves exploring the ways in which cultural and social factors influence human psychology, cognition, and development. Anthropological psychology seeks to understand the interplay between human nature, culture, and society to gain insights into the diversity of human experiences and behaviors.

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In the psychology context, an anthropologist typically refers to a professional who studies human behavior, cultures, and societies from an anthropological perspective but whose work intersects with psychological principles and theories. While anthropology and psychology are distinct disciplines, they share common interests in understanding human behavior and mental processes. Anthropologists specializing in psychological anthropology or cultural anthropology often explore how cultural practices, social structures, beliefs, and values influence individual behaviors, cognitive processes, and emotional states.

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