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non sequitur

1. in logic, a conclusion that does not follow from the premises of an argument; this conclusion may be either true or false.

2. in general usage, any statement that appears puzzlingly unrelated to previous statements. [Latin, literally: “it does not follow”]

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March 13th 2025

fast muscle fiber

fast muscle fiber

a type of muscle fiber found in skeletal muscle that contracts rapidly but fatigues readily. Compare slow muscle fiber.