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Ontogenetic development is defined as the development of the individual over his/her lifetime.

Deutsch: Ontogenetische Erklärung / Español: Explicación Ontogenética / Português: Explicação Ontogenética / Français: Explication Ontogénétique / Italiano: Spiegazione Ontogenetica /

Ontogenetic explanation refers to understanding in terms of how a structure or a behavior develops.

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Ontological argument for the existence of God refers to St. Anselm's contention that if we can think of something, it must be real. Because we can think of a perfect being (God), that perfect being must exist.

Ontology is defined as the study of the nature of existence.

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Onychophagia is defined as the practice of biting one's nails. Onychophagia is from the Greek words onycho, onyx which refers to nail and "phagia" which means eating

Oophorectomy is defined as the surgical removal of the ovaries.

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Open coding refers to the initial classification and labeling of concepts in qualitative data analysis. In Open coding, the codes are suggested by the researchers' examination and questioning of the data.

Deutsch: Offene Kommunikation / Español: Comunicación abierta / Português: Comunicação aberta / Français: Communication ouverte / Italiano: Comunicazione aperta

Open communication is a fundamental concept in psychology that refers to the transparent, honest, and direct exchange of thoughts, feelings, and information between individuals. This form of communication encourages a free flow of dialogue, fosters mutual understanding, and helps build trust in personal and professional relationships.

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