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Ames room is a distorted room, first built by Adelbert Ames, that creates an erroneous perception of the sizes of people in the room. The room is constructed so that two (2) people a

Amiloride refers to a substance that blocks the flow of sodium into taste receptors.

Amino acids refer to acids containing an amine group; a Group of neurotransmitters that plays a major role in the more basic type of neuronal transmission that depends on rapid commun

Deutsch: Ammerman-Technik / Español: Técnica de Ammerman / Português: Técnica de Ammerman / Français: Technique d'Ammerman / Italiano: Tecnica di Ammerman /

Ammerman technique refers to a job analysis method in which a Group of job experts identifies the objectives and standards to be met by the ideal worker.

Amnesia refers to the partial or complete loss of memory resulting from brain trauma or psychological trauma.

Amnestic disorder refers to a form of cognitive disorder characterized by memory impairments that are more limited or circumscribed than those seen in dementia or delirium.

Amniocentesis refer to the extraction of fluid from the amniotic sac in order to test for chromosomal and genetic defects in the developing fetus.

Amnion refers to a thin, tough, membranous sac that encloses the embryo or fetus ; inner sac in which the developing child rests. Amnion is also defined as a watertight membrane that surrounds the developing embryo, serving to regulate its temperature and to cushion it against injuries.