
abandonment Quick reference
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abandonment

abatement Quick reference
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abatement

abatement of nuisances Quick reference
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Eliminating or reducing the effect of a pollutant or other health hazard. Often used as a term of law.

ABC approach Quick reference
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ABC Approach Quick reference
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“Abstinence, Be faithful, use Condoms.” ABC strategies are promoted to combat, foremost, infection with HIV and the HIV / AIDS ...

abduction Quick reference
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ability Quick reference
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A skill or attribute an individual possesses that is viewed as a strength within occupational therapy. If the person does

abiotic transformation

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ABO blood groups Quick reference
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aborigines Quick reference
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aborigines

abortion Quick reference
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abortion laws Quick reference
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abortion rate Quick reference
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The estimated annual number of abortions per a given number (e.g., 1000) of women of reproductive age.

Abortion Rate Quick reference
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The estimated annual number of abortions per 1000 women of reproductive age (usually defined as ages 15–44).

abortion ratio Quick reference
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The estimated number of abortions per 100 live births in a given year.