| altruism |
the view that the well-being of others should have as much importance for us as the well-being of ourselves. Some argue that altruism, even if it is desirable, is not possible, and that our ethics must be based on egoism.
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| alternate host |
a secondary host that becomes infected and is necessary for alternating generations of a disease-causing organism.
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| alternating current |
Electricity that changes direction periodically. The period is measured in Cycles per Second (Hertz, Hz).
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| alternator |
A device that produces Alternating Current from the rotation of a shaft.
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| ALT |
An enzyme produced in liver cells that leaks out into the blood when liver damage occurs.
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