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Connected: (also 'connection') used to describe a united relationship between the arms and torso during the swing

Disconnected: When the arms move separately from, or independently in relation to, the torso, particularly through impact

Septic System: A system for collecting, treating and eliminating waste from a home waste drainage system.

Assessment: The imposition of a tax, charge or lein, usually according to established rates.

Angelman Syndrome: A condition characterized by severe mental deficiency, developmental delay and growth deficiency, puppet-like gait and frequent laughter unconnected to emotions of happiness.

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Satellite: Any object that orbits a celestial body, such as a moon. However, the term is often used in reference to the manufactured objects that orbit the earth, either in a geostationary or a polar m . . . View Full Definition

Aquifer: An underground water-bearing layer of rock, including gravel and sand, that will yield water in usable quantity. Aquifers are sources of water for wells and springs.

Sclerite: Any separate sclerotized structure connected to other structures by membranes.