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encoding

n.

1. the conversion of a sensory input into a form capable of being processed and deposited in memory. Encoding is the first stage of memory processing, followed by retention and then retrieval.

2. in communications, the conversion of messages or data into codes or signals capable of being carried by a communication channel.

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December 21st 2024

azathioprine

azathioprine

n. a drug used to suppress the immune response. It is the most widely used drug in support of organ transplantation and potentially severe cases of immune reactions. U.S. trade name (among others): Imuran.