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amimia

n.

1. a language or communication disorder characterized by an inability to convey meaning through appropriate gestures (motor or expressive amimia) or to interpret the gestures of others (sensory or receptive amimia).

2. loss of memory.

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February 17th 2025

binocular suppression

binocular suppression

the ability of stimulation through one eye to inhibit the response or sensitivity to stimulation through the other eye. See binocular rivalry.