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Dissociation
In psychology and psychiatry, a perceived detachment of the mind from the emotional state or even from the body. Dissociation is characterized by a sense of the world as a dreamlike or unreal place and may be accompanied by poor memory of…
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- Fear of feces El waste): An abnormal and persistent fear of feces (bowel waste). Sufferers of this fear experience anxiety…
- WHI The Women's Health Initiative, a long-term health study sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH)…
- Epiphenomenon 1. An additional symptom or condition that appears during the course of a disease. A doctor might ask if you…
- Malaria, pregnancy-associated Someone who is versed in or engaged in the study of malaria. "Independent malariologists believe it kills two…
- Leukemia, acute lymphoblastic See: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
- Hemangioma, capillary A type of hemangioma (a benign tumor formed by a collection of excess blood vessels) that is composed almost…
- Serotonin reuptake inhibitor, selective A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) is one of the commonly prescribed drugs for treating…
- Pancreatitis Pancreatitis: Inflammation of the pancreas. Of the many diverse causes of pancreatitis, the most common are…
- Epilepsy, partial A seizure that affects only one part of the brain. Symptoms will depend on which part is affected: one part…
- European typhus See: Typhus, epidemic
- Nasal decongestant A drug that shrinks the swollen membranes in the nose, making it easier to breath. Decongestants can be taken…