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advocacy

A combination of individual and social actions designed to gain political commitment, policy support, social acceptance and systems support for a specific goal or program (e... Read More

advocate

(noun) A person who acts on behalf of another, usually for a cause or plea... Read More

aerosol

Particles of respirable size (<10 µm) generated by both humans and environmental sources that can remain viable and airborne for extended periods in the indoor environment; commonly generated in dentistry during use of handpieces, ultrasonic scalers, and air/water syringes... Read More

affect

The external expression of internal mood or emotional tone... Read More

affidavit

A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it... Read More

affiliation

A formal agreement between two or more independent entities or individuals, or an individual and an entity, that defines how each entities service relates to the other entity or entities services... Read More

affirmed

In the practice of the court of appeals, it means that the court of appeals has concluded that the lower court decision is correct and will stand as rendered by the lower court... Read More

African black

Street, slang, or code word associated with marijuana... Read More

African bush

Street, slang, or code word associated with marijuana... Read More

aftercare

Care or services provided to individuals after their release from a healthcare institution or following release from other types of service providers... Read More

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