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Cynophobia
An abnormal and persistent fear of dogs. Sufferers from cynophobia experience anxiety even though they realize that most dogs pose no threat. To avoid dogs, they may barricade yards or refuse to travel except in an enclosed vehicle…
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- Molecule The smallest unit of a substance that can exist alone and retain the character of that substance.
- Amoeba Also ameba. A single-celled (protozoan) organism that constantly changes shape. The word 'ameba' is from the…
- Estrogen, designer See: Designer estrogen
- French disease Syphilis. Depending upon someone's thoughts as to where the disease came from, syphilis was also known as the…
- Anlage 1. In biology, whatever precedes something else. 2. In embryology, a precursor or forerunner or a more mature…
- Diarrhea Diarrhea: A familiar phenomenon with unusually frequent or unusually liquid bowel movements, excessive watery…
- Grief therapy >Develop the ability to experience, express, and adjust to painful grief-related changes. >Find effective…
- Reaction, desmoplastic This term refers to the growth of fibrous or connective tissue. Some tumors elicit a desmoplastic reaction…
- Membrane, epiretinal See: Macular pucker
- Disease, Meniere A condition with recurrent vertigo accompanied by ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and deafness. Symptoms…