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The outer ring of an atom that contains those electrons involved in reactions with other atoms. The electrons occupying the outermost orbital of an atom, also known as the outer shell electrons, play a crucial role in determining the atom’s chemical properties. These electrons are primarily responsible for the interactions and bonding between atoms, influencing…

In expectancy theory of motivation, the perceived attractiveness of an outcome. Relative capacity of atoms to combine electrically with others; in immunology, refers to the capacity to unite with or react to various antigens or biological substrates. The property of an atom or group of atoms causing them to combine in definite proportion with other…

Latin for wandering. Either of the tenth pair of cranial nerves which carry sensory and motor neurons serving the heart, lungs, stomach, and various other organs and control swallowing. The tenth cranial nerve. Unlike the other cranial nerves, which are concerned with the special senses, or distributed to the skin and muscles of the head…

Surgical creation of a vagina. A surgical operation to graft tissue on to the vagina. Vaginal surgical reconstruction.  

A chemical device that is inserted into the vagina prior to sexual intercourse where it effervesces and serves as a spermicidal agent.  

Nonprescription foams, creams, or jellies that prevent conception by killing sperm before they reach the egg.  

A form of hormonal contraception in which a ring, containing progestin and estrogen, is placed at the cervix to prevent ovulation and implantation of a fertilized egg. A flexible polymer impregnated with contraceptive hormones which a woman places inside her vagina and leaves in place for 21 or more days. When it is removed, withdrawal…

A device for recording the amount of blood in the walls of the vagina, providing an indication of the level of sexual arousal.  

An ambiguous term referring to an orgasm achieved by vaginal stimulation without clitoral stimulation in women.