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hair follicle

the protective casing of the root of a hair. Inside the follicle, the end of the hair shaft is surrounded by a flower-spray ending, one of the basic types of somatosensory receptors. As part of defense behavior, a follicular nerve ending stimulates muscle fibers that contract and cause piloerection.

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November 23rd 2024

grievance

grievance

n.

1. a feeling of resentment arising from a sense of having been unjustly treated.

2. in industrial and organizational psychology, a complaint filed by an employee according to rules and procedures set forth by the management of the organization or in a contract negotiated with the union representing that employee.