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Appendix C: Glossary
Appendix C: Glossary
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chromosome translocation: Transfer of a segment of one chromosome to another nonhomologous chromosome. colony-stimulating factor: Protein that causes division and maturation of immature bone marrow cells into mature white blood cells.
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It is based on the fact that there are changes in local blood flow and blood oxygenation in response to neural activity. hindlimb unloading: Simulation of some aspects of microgravity effects on rodents by unloading of muscles and head-down tilt by employing various harnessing strategies to elevate the animal and prevent its hindlimbs from weight bearing on the floor.
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space motion sickness: Condition similar to terrestrial motion sickness, often encountered by astronauts on entry into orbit; typical symptoms include pallor, increased body warmth, cold sweating, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. teleoperation: Remote control by a human operator of a robot or machine such as an extraterrestrial exploration vehicle.
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vestibulo-collic: Neuronal connections formed by axons of vestibular nuclei neurons with motor neurons in cervical spinal cord, which activate neck muscles to support the head during head movements. vestibulo-ocular (or vestibular ocular)
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