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- Long-term depression (LTD) : Long-term depression (LTD) is defined as prolonged decrease in response to an axonal input that has been repeatedly paired with some other input, generally at a low frequency

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Deutsch: Langzeitgedächtnis / Español: Memoria a largo plazo / Português: Memória de longo prazo / Français: Mémoire à long terme / Italian: Memoria a lungo termine

Long Term Memory (LTM and as a noun phrase without hyphens) is a crucial component of the human memory system, responsible for storing information for extended periods, ranging from days to a lifetime. It contrasts with short-term memory, which holds information temporarily. Long-term memory is essential for learning, recalling past experiences, and performing complex cognitive tasks.

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Long-term reorganization refers to the second stage of the Rape trauma syndrome, which involves a restoration of order in the victim’s lifestyle and reestablishment of control.

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Long-term store refers to a very large capacity, capable of storing information for very long periods, perhaps even indefinitely In information-processing approaches to cognition, Long-term store is the large and presumably permanent repository of information in the brain.

Longanimity means calmness in the face of suffering and adversity; forbearance.

Deutsch: Langlebigkeit / Español: Longevidad / Português: Longevidade / Français: Longévité / Italiano: Longevità /

Longevity is defined as the length or duration of life; number of years a person can expect to live.

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Longitudinal axis also known as vertical axis refers to the axis that runs straight down through the top of the head and spinal column and is at a right angle to the transverse plane of motion. Longitudinal axis or Vertical axis is also known as the Long axis.

longitudinal design refers to systematic study of changes in the same individual or group examined over time that is in contrast with Crosssectional design.

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