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The measured level of variation in gene expression among cells, regardless of source, within a supposedly identical population

Any of several small rodents in taxonomic families Bathyergidae and Spalacidae.

shaped like a rod or staff

Spread out; unfurled.

The term crunch can be defined as a period of intense and often stressful work or activity, typically near the end of a project or deadline. It often involves working long hours or putting in extra effort in order to achieve a specific goal or meet a deadline. The term crunch is commonly used in various industries such as software development, video game production, and publishing.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

Chroming refers to the act of inhaling or huffing various household products or substances that contain volatile chemicals, such as aerosol sprays or solvents, in order to achieve a high. This term is commonly used in reference to the practice of inhaling chrome-based paint or cleaner, which can produce a euphoric or hallucinogenic effect. Chroming is considered a form of substance abuse and can have serious health consequences, including neurological damage and even death.

To convert to carbon; to burn or caramelize.

situated at the bottom or lowest position

A fad or trend is any form of collective behavior that develops within a culture, a generation or social group in which a group of people enthusiastically follow an impulse for a short period.
Fads are objects or behaviors that achieve short-lived popularity but fade away. Fads are often seen as sudden, quick-spreading, and short-lived. Fads include diets, clothing, hairstyles, toys, and more. Some popular fads throughout history are toys such as yo-yos, hula hoops, and fad dances such as the Macarena, floss and the twist.Similar to habits or customs but less durable, fads often result from an activity or behavior being perceived as emotionally popular or exciting within a peer group, or being deemed cool as often promoted by social networks. A fad is said to catch on when the number of people adopting it begins to increase to the point of being noteworthy. Fads often fade quickly when the perception of novelty is gone.

an incident (real or imaginary)

A prescription is a written instruction from a physician, nurse practitioner, or another healthcare professional that authorizes a patient to be provided with a medicine or treatment. It typically includes the type of medication, the dosage, and the frequency of use. It may also refer to advice or recommendation about a future course of action or conduct.

From the Anglo-Saxon brucan, through the Old English brocour, to use for profit.

In common law, escrow applied to the deposits only of instruments for conveyance of land, but it now applies to all instruments so deposited.