Stereotyped Behavior - ț̢
Relatively invariant mode of behavior elicited or determined by a particular situation; may be verbal, postural, or expressive.
Stereotypic Movement Disorder - ț̢
Motor behavior that is repetitive, often seemingly driven, and nonfunctional. This behavior markedly interferes with normal activities or results in severe bodily self-injury. The behavior is not due to the direct physiological effects of a substance or a general medical condition. (DSM-IV, 1994)
Synonyms : Stereotypic Movement Disorders
Stereotyping - ț̢
An oversimplified perception or conception especially of persons, social groups, etc.
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Sterigmatocystin - ț̢
A carcinogenic mycotoxin produced in high yields by strains of the common molds, Aspergillus versicolor, A. nidulans, and an unidentified species of Bipolaris. It causes necrosis of the liver and kidney and has an inhibitory effect on orotic acid incorporation into nuclear RNA.
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Sterilization - ț̢
The destroying of all forms of life, especially microorganisms, by heat, chemical, or other means.