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elective abortion

the planned, premature termination of a pregnancy by removal of the fetus, either through surgery or the use of medication. See abortion.

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October 18th 2024

Fechner’s paradox

Fechner’s paradox

the apparent increase in the brightness of a figure caused by closing one eye after viewing the figure with both eyes open. [Gustav Theodor Fechner]