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McClintock effect

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Etymology edit

Named after American psychologist Martha McClintock (1947–).

Proper noun edit

McClintock effect

  1. (biology) The apparent synchronization of menstrual cycles of women who live together in a community without males.
    Synonym: Wellesley effect

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