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apoptosis

Programmed cell death as signalled by the nuclei in normally functioning human and animal cells when age or state of cell health and condition dictates.
Cellular Suicide.
-I can't quite make out what Billy wrote down in his biology notes....ahhh, apoptosis. Of course.
by JohnnyC February 8, 2005
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socially adept

Very skilled or proficient in social situations.
"Children who quickly become popular tend to be more socially adept then others"
by Realrapnotes September 16, 2013
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lesbian adapter

An electronic coupling device used connect two audio, video or data cables of the same type. It's cylindrical with two female connectors at both ends to accept corresponding male leads. Lesbian adapters can couple various permutations and combinations of 3.5mm, 6.5mm stereo leads, RCA, S-video and Component interconnects.
I need a 3.5mm lesbian adapter.
Do you have an S-video to RCA lesbian adapter?
by andreophile April 27, 2010
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adoptiversary

combined from adoption and anniversary...used to to denote the anniversary of adopting a kid or a furkid.

Often celebrated like a birthday.
Tomorrow is me and Fido's adoptiversary...it is 3 years since I picked him up at the shelter
by daveholman May 1, 2009
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Homo adaptus

One who continuously adapts.
"He's such a Homo adaptus, he's always taking Jolts to stay ahead of the game."
by Somoneelsewhodoesnt August 15, 2017
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Smurffed Adoptee

A feeling "blue" coming of age adopted child, whose adoptive parents will not or cannot provide him with information on his or her birth family.

There is only one known worse situation than being condemned to adopted smurffdom. This added predicament comes instantly to mind, when recognized, is that the victim must face the world as a freckle-faced, red-headed, adopted step-child!
"I'm feeling sad and blue," said the smurffed adoptee after newly informed of his non-being status.
by gravy111 November 14, 2010
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adopted children

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by Dadass July 7, 2017
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