Category: F
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Fused joint
A joint that forms a solid, immobile, bony structure.
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Fused curriculum
In education, the attempt to organize curriculum around a smaller number of subjects. It merges similar subjects into larger units of learning. A type of curriculum in which some courses are taught jointly, such as literature and history.
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Fuse
In anatomy, to unite or join together, fused joint; fusion. To join together to form a single structure, or to join two or more things together. A safety device consisting of a strip of wire made from easily meltable metal of predetermined conductance. The metal melts, breaking the circuit when excess current passes through. Prevents…
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Furor
In psychology, behavior characterized by transitory outbursts of excitement or anger during which the person may be dangerous. Indiscriminate violence and destructiveness, occurring especially during a period of mental confusion due to epilepsy. Extremely violent outbursts of anger, often without provocation.
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Fungus
A filamentous plant that lacks chlorophyll. An organism such as yeast or mould, some of which cause disease. Fungi, one of a group of simple plantlike organisms, including mushrooms and yeasts, some of which cause disease (fungal infection). A microbe vegetable organism that subsists on molds and other living matter. Some fungi can cause disease.…
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Fundus
In anatomy, the bottom or base of an organ. The top section of the stomach, above the body of the stomach. Fundi, base of a hollow organ; that part of a structure farthest from Its opening, as the inside of the eye farthest from the pupil, or the wide end of the uterus opposite the…
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Fundamental tone
In the science of sound, the lowest tone in a complex tone, overtone.
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Fundamentalist
A person who adheres to a very strict and literal interpretation of a particular set of religious beliefs.
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Fundamental attribution error
In research, the tendency to disregard the effects that situations have on people’s actions and to focus instead on people’s personal disposition.
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Functional skill
The ability to apply appropriately the concepts of planning, organizing, influencing, and controlling the operation of a management system.