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thermal comfort

the subjective evaluation of feelings with respect to temperature. Major contributing factors include humidity, air velocity, clothing, and level of physical exertion. Contrary to widespread belief, the range of thermal comfort is remarkably stable cross-culturally.

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ontogeny

ontogeny

n. the biological origin and development of an individual organism from fertilization of the egg cell until death. Also called ontogenesis. Compare phylogeny. See also recapitulation theory. —ontogenetic adj.