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Human evolution
Otherwise known as anthropogeny; anything of or relating to the study of the origin and evolution of Homo sapiens as a distinct species from other hominids, great apes and placental mammals.
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Human evolution
Centromeres (kinetochore)
Archaeology; Human evolution
A specialised region of a chromosome seen as a constriction under the microscope. This region is important in the activities of the chromosomes during cellular division.
Cellular oncogene (c-onc)
Archaeology; Human evolution
The genes, present in a functional state in cancerous cells, that are responsible for the cancerous state.
Trace element analysis
Archaeology; Human evolution
The use of chemical techniques, such as neutron activation analysis, or X-ray fluorescence spectrometry, for determining the incidence of trace elements in rocks. These methods are widely used in the ...
Synkaryon
Archaeology; Human evolution
A fusion nucleus produced following the fusion of cells with genetically different nuclei.
Zygomatic arch
Archaeology; Human evolution
Bony arch on the lateral part of the cheek formed by projections of the zygomatic bone and the temporal bone, enclosing the fibres of the temporalis muscle and for attachment of the masseter muscle.
Postorbital constriction
Archaeology; Human evolution
Narrowing of the (frontal and sphenoidal walls of the) skull behind the orbits, where they form the inner wall of the temporal fossa.
Exogamy
Archaeology; Human evolution
Social rules that prescribe mating or marriage outside a social or cultural unit (cf. endogamy).
