Chimerism is what happens when cells from one twin are present in the other. For example, white blood cells with Y chromosomes would be found in the female twin.
: of, relating to, or involving conscious mental activities (such as thinking, understanding, learning, and remembering). cognitive development/psychology/impairment. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples.
Cognition is a term referring to the mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension. These processes include thinking, knowing, remembering, judging and problem-solving. These are higher-level functions of the brain and encompass language, imagination, perception, and planning.