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The presence of several species of microorganisms.  

The presence of one or more extra breasts.  

A condition in which one man is married to more than one woman at the same time. The practice of having more than one female mate at a time.  

A lie detector. An instrument which records the pulse in several parts of the body at the same time. An instrument for determining minor physiological changes assumed to occur under the stress of lying (or any other emotion). Variations in respiratory rhythm, pulse rate, blood pressure, and sweating of the hands are among the functions…

The concept that explains the development of a disorder to a specific group of interacting genes.  

One of a series of multiple genes involved in quantitative inheritance. One of a number of genes that together control a single characteristic in an individual. Each polygene has only a slight effect and the expression of a set of polygenes is the result of their combined interaction. Characteristics controlled by polygenes are usually of…

A condition of having more than one husband or wife at one time. The practice of having several wives, husbands, or mates at the same time.  

The concurrent use of two or more drugs, polyabuse. In drug abusers, the practice of concurrent use of several dissimilar drugs, such as alcohol, cocaine, opiates, and other drugs. The toxic potential of multiple drug use is increased as compared with use of a single drug.  

A genetic defect characterized by an excessive number of fingers or toes. Having more than the usual number of fingers or toes. Congenital abnormality characterized by the presence of more than the normal number of fingers or toes; it is usually corrected by surgery; also called hyperdactyly. A birth defect characterized by the presence of…

A specially designed rope made from nonconductive plastic used to manipulate live electrical wires.