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nervus terminalis

a collection of unmyelinated nerve fibers that emanates from ganglia and terminates in the nasal mucosa. It has been demonstrated to be involved in the release of luteinizing hormone and is therefore thought to play a role in reproduction.

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May 9th 2024

anthropometry

anthropometry

n.

1. the scientific study of how the size and proportions of the human body are affected by such variables as age, sex, and ethnicity.

2. the taking of measurements of the human body for purposes of comparison and study. —anthropometric adj. —anthropometrist n.