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reproduction

n.

1. in biology, the production of new individuals from parent organisms, which perpetuates the species. Sexual reproduction involves the fusion of male and female gametes in the process of fertilization; asexual reproduction does not.

2. the process of replicating information from memory. It potentially is subject to numerous errors or changes, as demonstrated via repeated reproduction and other techniques.

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October 15th 2024

alcohol intoxication delirium

alcohol intoxication delirium

in DSM–IV–TR and DSM–5, a reversible syndrome that develops over a short period (usually hours to days) following heavy alcohol consumption. Disturbance of consciousness (e.g., reduced ability to focus, sustain, or shift attention) is accompanied by changes in cognition (e.g., memory deficit, disorientation, or language disturbance) in excess of those usually associated with alcohol intoxication. See also substance intoxication delirium.