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human

Definition for human

adjective as in characteristic of people

noun as in person, homo sapiens

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being, biped, personage, soul, wight

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The findings, published online on Sept. 26, 2025, in Advanced Science, describe a fully human, miniaturized liver system developed from stem cells and a patient's own immune cells.

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Whether individual nutrients can also spark beneficial effects in humans -- and potentially help prevent age-related diseases -- remains to be investigated.

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On Wednesday, Richard Bennett, UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, wrote on X that he was "deeply concerned" by reports of civilian casualties and displacement because of the clashes.

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It’s the human experience, all rolled into one gut punch that’s designed to push every last merry, mirthful little button viewers have.

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A former funeral director has pleaded guilty to 36 charges of fraud after a major investigation into human remains found at his premises.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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