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a word or phrase borrowed from French

Oftentimes is an adverb that means frequently or many times; it denotes something happening or done on many occasions or in many instances.

throughout the entire extent

Bare bones generally refers to the most basic, simplest, or essential elements or structure of something, devoid of any additional or extraneous features or details. It could pertain to any subject, such as a project, product, system, or plan, among others. It aims to provide only what is strictly necessary so that one can fully understand the fundamental aspects without any distractions.

a common North American maple tree; five-lobed leaves are light green above and silvery white beneath; source of hard close-grained but brittle light-brown wood

Spermatogenesis is the biological process of sperm cell production in males, occurring in the seminiferous tubules of the testes. During this process, diploid sperm cells undergo cell division and differentiation to produce haploid spermatozoa. It involves three main stages: proliferation phase, meiosis and spermiogenesis. This process, regulated by hormones, ensures the continuation of genetic material from one generation to the next.

An inhabitant or a resident of Vienna, and its suburbs.

a type of dance; as, the Muskrat ramble.

Maturity-Onset Diabetes Mellitus, also known as Type 2 Diabetes, is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels due to the bodys resistance to the effects of insulin, inability to produce enough insulin, or both. It typically develops in adults over the age of 40 but can also occur in younger individuals, especially in the context of obesity or a strong family history of diabetes. The disease is often related to factors such as physical inactivity, obesity, and poor diet. Symptoms may include increased thirst, frequent urination, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, and blurred vision. If left untreated, it can lead to complications like heart disease, kidney failure, and blindness.

chilliness; coldness

be in contradiction with

mouse-eared chickweed

of a black tinged with slate-grey

an acute disease of young children characterized by a rash and swollen lymph nodes and fever; of unknown cause

The term Mediterranean usually refers to anything related to the Mediterranean Sea, the region around it or its climate. This could involve countries bordering the Mediterranean, the unique cultural aspects of these places, or the mild, typically warm and dry climate common to regions around the Mediterranean Sea. The term originates from Latin Mediterraneus, meaning in the middle of the land.

elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses

A pair of boxer shorts

The act of librating.

Pyroxyline is a substance, also known as cellulose nitrate or guncotton, produced by treating cellulose with nitric acid. It is highly flammable and is often used in making explosives, lacquers, collodions and celluloid.

Something that provides support or nourishment.