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  • Repetitive
    • Something that occurs in a repeated manner
    • "the work is dull and repetitive but the money's good"
  • DNA
    Genetic material in cells carrying instructions for development
  • Y chromosome
    The sex chromosome responsible for male development
  • Gene
    A segment of DNA that codes for a specific protein
  • Embryo
    The early stage of development in a multicellular organism
  • Platypus
    A unique mammal native to Australia
  • Evolution
    Gradual change in species over time
  • Rodent
    A group of mammals characterized by continously growing incisors
  • Pros and cons list
    A systematic approach to decision making
  • Override
    • To have dominance over something, to make a decision that goes against something. "in some cases doctors feel they should override the wishes of patients"
  • Distress
    Extreme anxiety, suffering or psychological discomfort
  • Catastrophize
    To interpret or perceive a situation as far worse or more disastrous than it is
  • Harrowing
    Extremely distressing, traumatizing (intense feelings of fear...)
  • Commitment
    Dedication to a goal, treatment, plan, often involving sustained effort
  • Adaptive
    Having an ability or tendency to adapt to different conditions
  • Rewire
    To reorganize or alter the neural pathways in the brain with the goal of changing ingrained thought patterns, behaviors
  • Orthodontist
    A dental specialist who deals with correction of malpositioned teeth
  • Facial restructuring
    A process of changing the arrangement of facial features
  • Alleviate
    To make a symptom or condition less severe
  • Impediments
    Obstacles, in this context refers to difficulties in speech
  • Proponents
    Supporters of an idea, belief or practice
  • Debunk
    To expose the falseness or exaggeration of a myth, belief or idea
  • Efficacy
    The ability to produce the desired result or effect
  • Craze
    A widespread enthusiasm for a practice or trend
  • Blissed out
    In a state of extreme happiness or joy
  • Cessation
    The process of ending or stopping
  • Disentangle
    To free oneself from a complicated situation
  • Exponentially
    In a manner by rapid growth or increase
  • Rigorous
    Thorough and accurate, adhering to strict standards and methods
  • Anecdotal evidence
    Evidence based on personal accounts and stories rather than systematic research
  • Contemplative
    Characterized by deep, thoughtful reflection
  • Concentration
    The act of focusing attention and mental effort on a single task or goal
  • Distractions
    Things or factors that draw attention away from a task or objective
  • Multitasking
    The attempt to perform multiple tasks or activities simultaneously
  • Switching cost
    The disruption in performance experienced when shifting focus from one task to another
  • Prioritizing
    Arranging something first in order of importance
  • Productivity
    The measure of how efficiently and effectively work is completed
  • Anchor
    A designated top priority task for a specific day
  • Misnomer
    A wrong use of a name or term
  • Resentment
    A feeling of bitterness, anger, or indignation resulting from perceived unfair treatment, disrespect or offense