Physical anthropology

Physical anthropology

The branch of anthropology that studies the development of the human race in the context of other primate species.

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embryo

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

The earliest stage of development of an unborn child. In humans, the embryonic stage lasts up till about the 8th week of pregnancy. Following, is the fetal stage.

The earliest and longest part of the Paleolithic stage of development. The Lower Paleolithic began with the Oldowan tool tradition of Homo habilis and continued with the Acheulian tradition of Homo ...

kwashiorkor

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

The disease of babies and very young children resulting from long-term severe protein deficiency in the diet. There is usually an associated deficiency in the consumption of vitamin A and E as well ...

immunization

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

The development of antibodies to antigens that are alien to your body. Immunity can be developed to blood and tissue types as well as microorganism parasites (e.g., bacteria and viruses).

convergence

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

The development of a similar anatomical feature in distinct species lines after divergence from a common ancestor that did not have the initial trait that led to it. The common ancestor is usually ...