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Placenta refers to the structure through which nutrients and wastes are exchanged between the mother and the developing child; The structure through which the exchange of materials be

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Placenta previa refers to a Condition in which the Placenta is abnormally positioned in the uterus so that it partially or completely covers the opening of the cervix.

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Presenting someone else's ideas or words as one's own. Plagiarism is unethical. Presenting someone else's words or thoughts as though they were your own, constituting intellectual theft.

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Plane of motion refers to an imaginary two-dimensional surface through which a limb or body segment is moved.

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Deutsch: Geplantes Verhalten / Español: Comportamiento Planificado / Português: Comportamento Planejado / Français: Comportement Planifié / Italian: Comportamento Pianificato

Planned Behavior (also known as Planned Behaviour) is a psychological theory that attempts to explain human behavior in terms of intention and planning. The theory posits that behavior is driven by behavioral intentions where these intentions are influenced by three factors: attitude towards the behavior, subjective norms, and perceived Behavioral control.

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Planned obsolescence designing products without regard to maintainability, repairability, recyclability, or disposability

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Planning fallacy refers to the tendency for plans to be overly optimistic because the planner fails to allow for unexpected

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Plantar flexion refers to extension movement of the ankle, resulting in the foot and/or toes moving away from the body.

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