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A strain of organisms that is relatively pure genetically because of prolonged inbreeding or through other means. The progeny of a single homozygous individual obtained by self-fertilization.  

The opening in the center of the iris of the eye for the transmission of light to the retina. The central opening in the iris of the eye, through which light enters the eye. Hole at the front of the eye through which light enters the eye. Circular opening in the center of the iris,…

A situation in which an automatic punishment is imposed for any deviation from accepted standards of behavior.  

A negative experience following a particular behavior resulting in the behavior occurring less frequently. A negative approach to discipline, often referring to corporal punishment.  

The valve that controls the flow of blood into the pulmonary arteries from the right ventricle of the heart.  

A congenital heart defect characterized by obstruction or narrowing of the valve between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery. A condition in which the opening to the pulmonary artery in the right ventricle becomes narrow. Congenital narrowing of the outlet of the right ventricle of the heart to the pulmonary artery. The defect may…

A technique of providing artificial ventilation either by mouth to mouth or mouth to nose, or by artificial devices.  

The relative functional health of the pulmonary system. Battery of breathing function tests using a spirogram or spirometer to determine the amount of and speed at which air moves in and out of the lungs.  

A disease, often caused by tobacco smoking or other air pollutants, that results in the inability of the lungs to exchange gases and impair and/or damage the alveolar sacs. A medical condition characterized by the abnormal enlargement of the regular air spaces within the lungs, resulting in increased lung volume. This condition typically occurs alongside…

A bruise of the pulmonary tissue.