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ronin

(Encyclopedia) roninroninrōˈnĭn [key], in Japanese history, masterless samurai. Ronin were retainers who were deprived of their place in the usual loyalty patterns of Japanese feudalism. The daimyo…

mastectomy

(Encyclopedia) mastectomymastectomymăstĕkˈtəmē [key], surgical removal of breast tissue, usually done as treatment for breast cancer. There are many types of mastectomy. In general, the farther the…

The ACT Expose'

Presented by ACT, Inc. There's a little-known secret about the ACT test that you ought to know: You've already been prepping for it. You've already been prepping,…

Actuary

What is this job like? Actuaries deal with risk. They decide how likely things such as death, sickness, injury, disability, and loss of property are to occur, as well as the costs of these…

Ophthalmic Technician

Trish Dooley Tell us about your work--what do you do? I measure patient's vision . Eye exams help determine whether patients…

Accountant---CPA (#2)

Kathleen E. Davis Tell us about your work -- what do you do? I am a self-employed certified public accountant . My practice focuses primarily on the…

psychological test

(Encyclopedia) psychological test, any of a variety of testing procedures for measuring psychological traits and behavior, or for studying some specialized aspect of ability. Several forms of testing…