Glossary D

Duality refers to the fact that language is represented at two (2) levels: phonology, the actual sound that a speaker produces, and the underlying abstract, meaning of language, reflected by the syntax (rules of putting words together) as well as semantics (meaning of those words and concepts).

Duality of patterning refers to a feature of a communication system in which a small number of meaningless units can be combined into a large number of meaningful units.

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy or DMD refers to a relatively severe and common neuromuscular disorder that affects approximately 1 in every 3-4,000 male live births.

Deutsch: Drüsen ohne Ausführungsgänge / Español: Glándulas sin conductos / Português: Glândulas sem ductos / Français: Glandes sans conduit / Italian: Ghiandole senza dotti

Ductless glands in the psychology context refer to glands that release hormones directly into the bloodstream rather than through a duct. These glands, also known as endocrine glands, play a crucial role in regulating a wide range of physiological and psychological processes, including mood, stress responses, and behaviour. The hormones they secrete influence brain function and emotional states, making them highly relevant to the study of psychology, particularly in areas such as neuropsychology, behavioural psychology, and psychophysiology.

Dudgeon is defined as a feeling of anger, resentment, indignation, etc.

Due date refers to the projected birth date of a baby.

Due process is defined according to the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution as a fundamental mandate that a person should not be deprived of life, liberty, or property without reasonable and lawful procedures.

Due Process Revolution is defined as due process guaranteed to suspects pursuant to Supreme Court Decisions

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Glossary D

Glossary D

Duality

Duality of patterning

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Ductless glands

Dudgeon

Due date

Due process

Due Process Revolution

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