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Fear of self
An irrational fear of oneself, an intense self-fear that is groundless. Fear of oneself is termed 'autophobia' which comes from two Greek words: 'autos' (self) and 'phobos' (fear) = literally, self-fear, fear of oneself. 'Autos' has given…
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- Great saphenous vein The larger of the two saphenous veins, the principal veins that run up the leg superficially (near the…
- Sharp Medical slang for a needle or similar pointed object
- Cystatin 3 See: Cystatin C
- Proband The family member through whom a family's medical history comes to light. For example, a proband might be a…
- Medicine, transfusion Blood transfusion and blood conservation are the complementary activities that constitute the clinical arena…
- Disease names See: Disease nomenclature
- Paracentesis The removal of fluid from a body cavity using a needle, trocar, cannula, or other hollow instrument. A…
- Pressure hives See Pressure urticaria
- Nerve, seventh cranial The seventh cranial nerve is the facial nerve, a mixed nerve that has fibers both going out and coming in…
- Vitamin B1 Thiamine. Vitamin B1 (thiamine) acts as a coenzyme in the metabolism of the body. Deficiency of thiamine…
- Zoll, Paul M. American cardiologist (1911-1999) and pioneer in the development of the cardiac monitor, pacemaker and…