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Oneself, fear of
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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- Syncope, situational The temporary loss of consciousness in a particular kind of situation. The situations that trigger this…
- Malleability, brain See Neuroplasticity
- Emergency supplies kit An infectious disease that has newly appeared in a population or that has been known for some time but is…
- Carbon monoxide hemoglobin See: Carboxyhemoglobin
- Thyroid stimulating immunoglobulin (TSI) A form of immunoglobulin G (IgG) that can bind to thyrotropin (TSH) receptors on the thyroid gland. TSIs…
- Melanoma of the eye See: Intraocular melanoma
- Differentiation 1 The process by which cells become progressively more specialized; a normal process through which cells…
- Magnesium A mineral involved in many processes in the body including nerve signaling, the building of healthy bones…
- Balloon tamponade A procedure in which a balloon is inflated within the esophagus or stomach to apply pressure on bleeding…