Glossary T

Glossary T

Thriving refers to a pattern of normal weight gain, neuromuscular development, and other developmental attributes of infants

Thrombosis refers to a type of occlusion in which a clot or thrombus (Greek word which means "clot") forms in an artery and obstructs blood flow at the site of its formation. This is the most common form of stroke and accounts for approximately 65% of all cerebrovascular accidents.

Thrown condition refer to unforeseen forces or events in the world that one does not cause.

Thrownness refer to the circumstances according to Heidegger and Binswanger that characterize a person's existence that are beyond the person's control.

Thurstone scale refers to an attitude measurement technique that requires respondents to place a check-mark beside statements with which they agree. It is a type of composite measure, constructed in accord with the weights assigned by "judges" to various indicators of some variables.

Thymosin refers to a hormone produced by the thymus.

Thymus is an organ located near the heart that secretes thymosin and thus processes and activates T-cells.

Thyroid refers to a gland involved in the use of energy

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"Thyroid" findet sich im UNSPSC Code "51141630"
  Thyroid
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Thyroid refers to a gland involved in the use of energy