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Geoffrey of Monmouth
(Encyclopedia) Geoffrey of MonmouthGeoffrey of Monmouthmŏnˈməth [key], c.1100–1154, English author. He was probably born at Monmouth and was of either Breton or Welsh descent. In 1152 he was named…geophysics
(Encyclopedia) geophysics, study of the structure, composition, and dynamic changes of the earth, its atmosphere, hydrosphere and magnetosphere, based on the principles of physics. The term was…Gandhi, Indira
(Encyclopedia) Gandhi, IndiraGandhi, Indiraĭndēˈrə gänˈdē [key], 1917–84, Indian political leader; daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru. She served as an aide to her father, who was prime minister (1947–64…Health and Human Services, United States Department of
(Encyclopedia) Health and Human Services, United States Department of, federal executive department charged with administering government health programs. Successor to the Department of Health,…lipoprotein
(Encyclopedia) lipoproteinlipoproteinlĭpˌəprōˈtēn [key], any organic compound that is composed of both protein and the various fatty substances classed as lipids, including fatty acids and steroids…mental hygiene
(Encyclopedia) mental hygiene, the science of promoting mental health and preventing mental illness through the application of psychiatry and psychology. A more commonly used term today is mental…Laffite, Jean
(Encyclopedia) Laffite, JeanLaffite, JeanzhäN läfētˈ [key], c.1780–1826?, leader of a band of privateers and smugglers. The name is often spelled Lafitte. He and his men began operating (1810) off…Kane, Elisha Kent
(Encyclopedia) Kane, Elisha Kent, 1820–57, American physician and arctic explorer, b. Philadelphia. Seeking adventure after medical school, Kane entered naval service and before he was 30 had seen…audiovisual education
(Encyclopedia) audiovisual education, educational instruction by means of materials that use the senses of sight and hearing to stimulate and enrich learning experiences. The successful use of motion…Bonn
(Encyclopedia) Bonn Bonn bŏn, Ger. bôn [key], city (2021 est. pop. 320,000), former capital of West Germany…Trending
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