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Elective mutism
Complete lack of speech (mutism) that is believed to be volitional (willed) on the part of the patient. True elective mutism may be a reaction to a traumatic event, the aftermath of an injury to the mouth or throat, particularly if it is…
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- BMP Bone morphogenetic protein
- Syncope, heat Sudden dizziness or fainting experienced after exercising in the heat. The skin appears pale and sweaty but…
- Cardiovascular system The circulatory system which comprises the heart and blood vessels. The system carries nutrients and oxygen…
- Psychodynamic drug See: Psychotropic drug
- JPS Juvenile polyposis syndrome. See: Juvenile polyposis
- System, locomotive The system that permits locomotion, movement from one place to another. The key components of this system are…
- Crutch A wooden or metal vertical prop that helps support a disabled person while he or she is walking. Crutches…
- Isochromosome An abnormal chromosome with two identical arms due to duplication of one arm and loss of the other arm…
- Sprained ankle Sprained ankle: See: Ankle sprain.
- Slake 1. To satisfy or quench. As, for example, she drank some water to slake her thirst. 2. To mix with water, to…
- Arcuate nucleus A collection of neurons (nerve cells) in the hypothalamus of the brain. Some arcuate neurons contain dopamine…