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Deutsch: Humorforschung / Español: Investigación del humor / Português: Pesquisa sobre humor / Français: Recherche sur l'humour / Italiano: Ricerca sull'umorismo

Humor research in the psychology context refers to the scientific study of humor's nature, its psychological underpinnings, its effects on mental and physical health, and its role in social interactions and communication. This multidisciplinary field intersects with psychology, sociology, linguistics, and neuroscience to explore how and why humor is used by individuals, how it develops across the lifespan, and its therapeutic and relational benefits.

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Humoral immunity refers to fast acting immune response that defends the body against bacterial and viral infections that have not yet invaded the cells; mediated by B lymphocytes.

Humoral-mediated immunity refers to a form of immune reaction that takes place at the level of the tissue and involving immune cells circulating in the blood. Humoral-mediated immunity involves the action of B cells although the first stages are similar to the process for cell-mediated immunity.

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Huntingtin refers to protein produced by the gene whose mutation leads to Huntington's disease

- Huntington’s chorea : Huntington's chorea is another name for Huntington's disease which refers to a fatal genetic neurologic disorder whose onset is in middle age; A genetic, autosomal dominant progressive subcortical dementia that inflicts devastating motor impairment in the form of chorea, as well as cognitive decline on adults in the prime of their lives. (see Huntington's disease)

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Huntington’s disease or HD refers to a genetic disorder marked by involuntary limb movements and progressing to dementia ; a progressive and degenerative disease that causes difficulties in cognition, emotion, and movement.

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Hurricane in the psychology context refers to a metaphorical concept rather than the meteorological phenomenon. In this context, a hurricane represents a state of intense emotional turmoil or distress experienced by an individual. It signifies a period of extreme emotional upheaval, often characterized by a wide range of negative emotions and psychological challenges.

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Hustler refers to a male sex worker who sells his services to men.

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