PARASITISM
noun. 1. with regard to biology, an interspecies interaction wherein one living being, the parasite, lives on or inside a…
PARASOMNIA
1. a sleep disorder marked by irregular behavior or physiological occurrences happening during sleep or the transitional period between sleep…
PARASOMNIA NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
in the DSM-IV- TR, a diagnostic class reserved for sleep disruptions which are marked by irregular behavior or physiological occurrences…
PARASUICIDE
noun. a range of behaviors consisting of purposeful self-harm which lands short of taking one's life and might or might…
PARASYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM
one of two departments of the ANS, the other being the SNS. Structurally, it consist of the part of the…
PARATAXIC DISTORTION
with regard to psychoanalytic theory, a skewed understanding or judgment of other people on the premise of past encounters or…
PARATERESIOMANIA
noun. an irregular longing to view people undressing or participating in carnal activities. In the DSM-IV-TR, this is referred to…
PARATHYROID GLAND
a small, coupled endocrine gland located in the region of the thyroid gland. It disperses parathyroid hormone, that is involved…
PARATHYROID HORMONE
a hormone dispersed by the parathyroid glands whenever blood-calcium levels are minimal. It encourages dissolution of bone tissue and absorption…
PARAVENTRICULAR NUCLEUS
a nucleus of the hypothalamus. Neurons inside this nucleus synthesize vasopressin and oxytocin.
PARAVERBAL THERAPY
a technique of psychotherapy, posited in the 1970's for kids who have trouble corresponding verbally and are additionally impacted by…
PARENCHYMA
noun. the operating tissues of a gland or organ, as differentiated from structurally supportive or connecting tissues.
PARENS PATRIAE
a standard encouraging the power and interest of the government in taking care of and safeguarding minors and people who…
PARENT COUNSELING
occupational advice of parents on troubles concerning raising their kids, consisting of their own roles in this task.
PARENT EFFECTIVENESS TRAINING (PET)
a group of standards rendering guidance for prosocial interactions between kids and parents corresponding to discipline, correspondence, and accountable unions.