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prolongation

[proh-lawng-gey-shuhn, -long-] / ˌproʊ lɔŋˈgeɪ ʃən, -lɒŋ- /


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In the past, intermittent fasting has been shown to prolong the lifespan of animals, and the results now obtained indicate that the improved preservation of stem cell function may underlie this prolongation.

From Science Daily Feb. 12, 2024

Furthermore, the CDC did note domperidone "is associated with QT prolongation in children and infants."

From Salon Jul. 28, 2023

Dismissing the idea that his election was a prolongation of his first term, Mr. Macron said “a new people, different from five years ago, has entrusted a new president with a new mandate.”

From New York Times May 7, 2022

The indefinite strike has not yet hit exports because the ports have large stored reserves of grains, but a prolongation of the protest could start to affect shipments.

From Reuters Apr. 12, 2022

He wrote: “Distraction during the appearance of the stimulus is always punished with the prolongation of the process,” notes a biography published by the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition, and Behaviour in the Netherlands.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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