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Glossary

Here you'll find definitions for the terms used in this website.

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ACC
Accident Compensation Corporation. ACC is New Zealand’s statutory insurer for any injuries caused by accident.
Accident
An event that causes harm or injury to a person.
Amygdala
The part of the brain responsible for the emotions.
Assertive
Confident; self-assured; positive
Athlete
A person possessing the natural or acquired traits, such as strength, agility, and endurance that are necessary for physical exercise or sports, especially those performed in competitive contexts.
Attribute
A quality or characteristic inherent in or ascribed to someone or something.

Updated | 07 Oct 2008.

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