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- Dictionaryspurt/spəːt/
verb
- 1. gush out in a sudden and forceful stream: "he cut his finger, and blood spurted over the sliced potatoes"
- 2. move with a sudden burst of speed: "the other car had spurted to the top of the ramp"
noun
- 1. a sudden gushing stream: "a sudden spurt of blood gushed into her eyes" Similar
- 2. a sudden marked burst or increase of activity or speed: "late in the race he put on a spurt and reached second place" Similar
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3 days ago · The regulation of foetal growth involves interactions between the mother, placenta and fetus. 4 After birth, an infant's growth is primarily regulated by nutrition, whereas childhood growth, starting at around 2 years of age, is mainly driven by growth hormone. 5 Growth during puberty, initiated by sex hormones, is characterised by a pubertal growth spurt where the slowly decreasing height ...
2 days ago · A creative person, according to this definition, is someone who has been reinforced more often for novel behaviors than others. Behaviorists suggest that anyone can be creative, they just need to be reinforced to learn to produce novel behaviors.
2 days ago · The root system of your Asian water grass is impressive, with typical depths reaching up to 2 feet. This depth varies based on water availability, allowing the plant to adapt to its environment effectively. Root spread is equally remarkable, extending several feet horizontally. This expansive growth facilitates colonization, enabling the plant ...
2 days ago · Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone and androgen in males. [3] In humans, testosterone plays a key role in the development of male reproductive tissues such as testicles and prostate, as well as promoting secondary sexual characteristics such as increased muscle and bone mass, and the growth of body hair.
6 days ago · Puberty includes bodily changes in height and weight as well as sexual maturation. Girls typically begin the growth spurt earlier than boys, who acquire more muscle, less fat, and greater heart and lung capacity. The brain communicates more effectively and the frontal cortex continues to mature.
2 days ago · OI Spurts: Open Interest is the total number of outstanding contracts that are held by market participants at the end of the day. Learn more about OI Spurts stocks/ shares at NSE India.
2 days ago · Child development involves the biological, psychological and emotional changes that occur in human beings between birth and the conclusion of adolescence. It is—particularly from birth to five years— a foundation for a prosperous and sustainable society.
