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First-signal system refer to those objects or events that become signals (CSs) for the occurrence of biologically significant events, such as when a tone signals the eventuality of food.

First-trimester surgical abortion is defined as the termination of pregnancy within the first 14 weeks of pregnancy.

- First–rank symptoms (in Schizophrenia) : First–rank symptoms in Schizophrenia which is also known as Positive symptoms refer to characteristics that are notably present but normally absent in people’s experience, such as delusions and hallucinations. Please see related article on Positive symptom

Fis phenomenon it is when a child mispronounces a word yet correctly distinguishes between child and adult versions of that word.

Fishbein and Ajzen are responsible for the theory that behavioral intentions that play a major role in many models of health behavior change. It is also known as the Theory of Reasoned Action (1975).

Fissure refers to long, very deep sulcus in the cortex

Fisting is defined as a sexual technique that involves inserting the fist and even part of the forearm into the anus or vagina.

Fitness may be defined as: (1) the number of copies of one’s genes that endure in later generations;. (2) the genetic contribution of an individual to the next generation's gene pool relative to the average for the population, usually measured by the number of that individual's offspring or close kin that survive to reproductive age;. (3) the patterns of activity or inactivity, endurance or frailty, and illness or health that influence the ability to manage tasks of independent daily living. Moreover, according to Darwin, Fitness is an organism's ability to survive and reproduce.

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Glossary F

Glossary F

First-signal system

First-trimester surgical abortion

First–rank symptoms (in Schizophrenia)

Fis phenomenon

Fishbein and Ajzen

Fissure

Fisting

Fitness

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