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creativity

n. the ability to produce or develop original work, theories, techniques, or thoughts. A creative individual typically displays originality, imagination, and expressiveness. Analyses have failed to ascertain why one individual is more creative than another, but creativity does appear to be a very durable trait. See also creative imagination; creative thinking; divergent thinking. —creative adj.

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April 29th 2024

autonomic motor pool

autonomic motor pool

motor neurons in the brainstem and spinal cord that give rise to nerves that supply autonomic ganglia.