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Fecal Reduction
The practice of reducing the number of fetuses in a multiple
pregnancy, say quadruplets, to a twin or singleton pregnancy.
Pluripotent
The pluripotency of biological compounds describes the ability
of certain substances to produce several distinct biological
responses. Pluripotent is also described as something that has
no fixed developmental potential, as in being able to
differentiate into different cell types in the case of pluripotent
stem cells.
Research
"creative and systematic work undertaken to increase the
stock of knowledge". It involves the collection, organization
and analysis of information to increase understanding of a
topic or issue. A research project may be an expansion on past
work in the field.
Xenotransplantation
, Any procedure that involves the transplantation, implantation
or infusion into a human recipient of either (a) live cells,
tissues, or organs from a nonhuman animal source, or (b)
human body fluids, cells, tissues or organs that have had ex
vivo contact with live nonhuman animal cells, tissues or
organs.
Conscientious objector
One who opposes bearing arms or who objects to any type of
military training and service. Some conscientious objectors
refuse to submit to any of the procedures of compulsory
conscription.
Global burden of disease
The Global Burden of Disease Study is a comprehensive
regional and global research program of disease burden that
assesses mortality and disability from major diseases,
injuries, and risk factors. GBD is a collaboration of over 3600
researchers from 145 countries.
Individual mandate
A provision within the Affordable Care Act that required
individuals to purchase minimum essential coverage - or face
a tax penalty - unless they were eligible for an exemption.