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verification time

in studies of cognition, a measure of the time taken by a participant to indicate whether a statement is true or to verify that a particular stimulus meets some prespecified condition.

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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.