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multilingualism

n. the sociolinguistic situation in which several languages are used within the same community, usually resulting from geographical, economic, political, or militaristic interactions. Typically, the various languages differ in status and serve different social functions. See diglossia.

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thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH)

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