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posterior

[po-steer-ee-er, poh-] / pɒˈstɪər i ər, poʊ- /




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The surgery has also left him with a condition called Posterior Fossa Syndrome, which can cause memory loss, unsteadiness and a decreased ability to talk.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2025

Posterior and panuveitis in particular are associated with a poor prognosis and a protracted course of the disease.

From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2024

Posterior pest or not, he’s shown remarkable resilience and longevity, whether in the spotlight or the supporting cast.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 26, 2022

Posterior support is shown for selected key nodes.

From Nature • Jun. 16, 2015

Posterior limb of Baptanodon discus, and anterior limb of Chelydra serpentina 179 79.

From Darwin, and After Darwin (Vol. 1 and 3, of 3) An Exposition of the Darwinian Theory and a Discussion of Post-Darwinian Questions by Romanes, George John




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