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Venn diagram

a visual depiction of elements and relations. Circles represent the elements of a set, and the union and intersection between or among the circles represent relationships between the sets (i.e., the degree to which they are mutually inclusive or exclusive). [John Venn (1834–1923), British logician]

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November 22nd 2024

colitis

colitis

n. inflammation of the colon, the main part of the large intestine. Colitis may be caused or aggravated by emotional disturbances, such as depression or anxiety.