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Please define the following key terms
-Getúlio Vargas


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Amygdala

A small, almond-shaped cluster of nuclei located deep within the temporal lobes of the brain, involved in processing emotions such as fear, anger, and pleasure.

Low Birth Weight

A condition in newborns weighing less than 2,500 grams (5 pounds, 8 ounces) at birth, often associated with premature birth or poor prenatal growth.

Maternal Diabetes

A condition where a woman develops diabetes during pregnancy, known as gestational diabetes, or enters pregnancy with pre-existing diabetes.

Schizophrenia

A disorder of the psyche that manifests as irregularities in conceptual processes, sensation interpretation, affective reactions, and social rapport.

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