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numerosity perception

the perception of number (i.e., of constituent elements or of separate objects) by means of visual, auditory, or other sensory systems. See subitize.

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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.