concaveation

n. in animal behavior, a form of sensitization whereby a virgin female, through repeated exposure to young animals, begins to display maternal behavior despite having no prior experience and undergoing none of the hormonal changes associated with pregnancy and nursing.

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November 18th 2024

meningoencephalitis

n. inflammation of the brain and the meninges covering it.