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Biodiversity

Biology; General

Biological diversity; can be measured in terms of genetic, species, or ecosystem diversity.

Angina

Biology; General

Chest pain, especially during physical exertion or emotional stress, that is caused by gradual blockage of the coronary arteries.

Blastula

Biology; General

A ball of cells surrounding a fluid-filled cavity (the blastocoel) that is produced by the repeated cleavage of a zygote.

Deposit

Real estate; General

Sometimes called "earnest money", this is money offered by a prospective homebuyer to indicate his or her good faith in entering into a sales contract.

Effective age

Real estate; General

An appraiser's estimate of the physical condition of a building. The actual age of a building may be shorter or longer than its effective age.

Walk-through inspection

Real estate; General

Final inspection of a property's condition by the buyer, usually to ensure that all conditions noted in the offer-to-purchase have been met.

Amensalism

Biology; General

A symbiotic relationship in which members of one population inhibit the growth of another population without being affected.

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