Glossary E

Embezzlement refers to the misappropriation, or illegal disposal, of legally entrusted property by the person to whom it was entrusted, with the intent to defraud the legal owner or the intended beneficiary.

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Deutsch: Emblem / Español: Emblema / Português: Emblema / Français: Emblème / Italiano: Emblema

Emblem in the psychology context refers to a specific type of nonverbal communication where gestures are used to convey specific, conventional meanings understood within a cultural or social Group. These gestures are symbolic and can communicate messages without the use of words, acting as a form of sign language. Emblems are an important aspect of social interactions, providing insight into cultural norms, emotional states, and interpersonal dynamics.

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Emblems refer to non-verbal gestures that have well-understood definitions or meanings within a given or particular culture ; they usually have direct verbal translations, such as the OK sign or the "hush" or be quiet sign"

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Embolism is defined as a type of occlusion of an artery in which the clot forms in one area of the body and travels through the arterial system to another area, in this case, the brain, where it becomes lodged and obstructs cranial blood flow. Approximately 14% of all CVAs are caused by an Embolism. Embolism is derived from the Greek word "embolos" which means "plug" or "wedge".

Embracery also spelled Imbracery is defined as an attempt to influence a jury illegally as by bribery, threats, or promises.

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Embryo refers to the developing organism from the 2nd to the 8th week of gestation ; a name given to the prenatal organism from the 2nd to the eighth week after conception. Moreover, Embryo is a term given to the zygote once it is completely embedded in the uterine wall

Embryo cryopreservation refers to the freezing of Embryos for later use.

Embryonic disk refers to the platelike inner part of the blastocyst that differentiates into the ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm of the embryo.

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