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vertigo

n. an unpleasant, illusory sensation of movement or spinning of oneself or one’s surroundings because of neurological disorders, psychological stress (e.g., anxiety), or activities that disturb the labyrinth (which contains the organs of balance) in the inner ear (as in a roller-coaster ride).

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December 7th 2024

career choice

career choice

the selection of a vocation, usually on the basis of such factors as parental guidance, vocational guidance, identification with admired figures, trial or part-time jobs, training opportunities, personal interests, and ability tests.