Literary and oral genre expressing meaning via symbolism and following formal or informal patterns.

Persons whom one knows, likes, and trusts.

The act or practice of literary composition, the occupation of writer, or producing or engaging in literary work as a profession.

An enzyme that catalyzes the formation of 7-phospho-2-keto-3-deoxy-D-arabinoheptonate from phosphoenolpyruvate and D-erythrose-4-phosphate. It is one of the first enzymes in the biosynthesis of TYROSINE and PHENYLALANINE. This enzyme was formerly listed as EC 4.1.2.15.

Acquired and inherited conditions that feature DYSTONIA as a primary manifestation of disease. These disorders are generally divided into generalized dystonias (e.g., dystonia musculorum deformans) and focal dystonias (e.g., writer's cramp). They are also classified by patterns of inheritance and by age of onset.

Critical analyses of books or other monographic works.

Services offered to the library user. They include reference and circulation.

An agency of the NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH concerned with overall planning, promoting, and administering programs pertaining to advancement of medical and related sciences. Major activities of this institute include the collection, dissemination, and exchange of information important to the progress of medicine and health, research in medical informatics and support for medical library development.

Days commemorating events. Holidays also include vacation periods.

A subclass of cannabinoid receptor found primarily on central and peripheral NEURONS where it may play a role modulating NEUROTRANSMITTER release.

The period of history from the year 500 through 1450 of the common era.

An aspect of personal behavior or lifestyle, environmental exposure, or inborn or inherited characteristic, which, on the basis of epidemiologic evidence, is known to be associated with a health-related condition considered important to prevent.

Time period from 1501 through 1600 of the common era.

Writings having excellence of form or expression and expressing ideas of permanent or universal interest. The body of written works produced in a particular language, country, or age. (Webster, 3d ed)

Time period from 1401 through 1500 of the common era.

The ability to generate new ideas or images.

Sound that expresses emotion through rhythm, melody, and harmony.

Appraisal of one's own personal qualities or traits.