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intellectual plasticity

the extent to which an individual’s intellectual abilities are modifiable and thus subject to various kinds of change.

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January 15th 2025

respiratory disorder

respiratory disorder

a general term for any disorder involving one or more components of the respiratory system, such as the diaphragm, lungs, trachea, larynx, or nasal cavities. See also asthma; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.