Inbreeding depression is the reduced biological fitness in a given population as a result of inbreeding, or breeding of related individuals. Population biological fitness refers to an organism's ability to survive and perpetuate its genetic material.
A âmicro entity,â as defined in 35 U.S.C. Â§ 123, is a patent applicant who meets the definition of a âsmall entityâ in addition to: (1) not being named on more than four previously-filed, U.S. non-provisional applications; and (2) not having gross income exceeding three times the median U.S. household income for the preceding calendar year in which the applicable fee is being paid.
DEFINITION of 'Health Maintenance Organization-HMO'. An organization that provides health coverage with providers under contract.A Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) differs from traditional health insurance by the contracts it has with its providers.EFINITION of 'Health Maintenance Organization-HMO'. An organization that provides health coverage with providers under contract.