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Masochism
Pleasure from one's own pain. Masochism is considered a sexual disorder, or paraphilia. Named after the 19th-century Austrian writer Leopold von Sacher-Masoch (masoch-ism).
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- Vulvar cancer See: Cancer of the vulva
- Liquid nitrogen Nitrogen in a liquid state. Liquid nitrogen is supercool -- about 200 degrees Celsius (320 degrees…
- Ribosomal RNA A molecular component of a ribosome, the cell's essential protein factory. Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) fabricates…
- Ultrasound Ultrasound: High-frequency sound waves. Ultrasound waves can be bounced off of tissues using special devices…
- Fish-odor syndrome An inborn error of metabolism associated with an offensive body odor, the smell of rotting fish, due to the…
- Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) A type of bacterium that comes in pairs and is shaped like a lancet (a surgical knife with a short wide…
- Injury, cold Cold injuries include chilblains, 'trench foot,' and frostbite. Cold injuries occur with and without freezing…
- Aspiration Removal of a sample of fluid and cells through a needle. Aspiration also refers to the accidental sucking in…