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functional

[fuhngk-shuh-nl] / ˈfʌŋk ʃə nl /


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Functional studies of the newly identified disease gene were led by Dr. Jonasz Weber and colleagues at the Department of Human Genetics at Ruhr University Bochum.

From Science Daily • Jun. 13, 2026

Functional memory—recalling a date or name—declines naturally with age, while dementia risk increases with age.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026

Functional foods are usually enriched with nutrients that have a purpose such as immunity or digesting benefits.

From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025

Pharma Foods International and Functional Chocolate Co., which makes Sleepy Chocolate, did not respond to requests to discuss PharmaGABA’s safety.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2024

Functional or divided foremanship and its superiority to the old-fashioned single foreman.

From The Principles of Scientific Management by Taylor, Frederick Winslow




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