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deviation score

the difference between an observation or value x and the mean value (i.e., x – mean) in a set of data. The sum of the deviation scores for a given data set will equal zero, as approximately half of the values will be less than the mean and half will be greater than the mean. Also called deviation value.

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secondary amenorrhea

secondary amenorrhea

see amenorrhea.