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An inversion of both arms of a chromosome including the centromere.  

Inflammation of the outer covering of the heart (pericardium). Inflammation of the sac enclosing the heart and its vessels, known as the pericardium. The double-layered sac that surrounds the heart, and the major blood vessels around it. It may be due to infection, trauma, neoplastic disease, or myocardial infarction, or it may result from unknown…

Acute compression of the heart from the effusion of fluid into the pericardium or from the collection of blood within the pericardium from rupture of the heart or a penetrating injury. Cardiac tamponade is the accumulation of blood within the sac surrounding the heart, leading to compression.  

The fibroserous membrane covering the heart.  

A drug that induces ovulation by action of FSH.  

In intelligence testing, a nonverbal test; a test that requires no language, verbal test.  

In education, an agreement between schools and commercial educational agencies or teachers guaranteeing specified educational results.  

Learning designed to demonstrate actual accomplishment rather than just knowing.  

An apprehension about sexual adequacy that produces anxiety resulting in an inadequate sexual performance.  

In psychology, pertaining to that which a child knows offered in response to a direct question. A way in which something works. The actual carrying out of an activity. The term occurs especially in connection with physician’s privileges, where the trend is to attempt to grant privileges, and to continue or terminate them, not only…