ANENCEPHALY
n. a congenital abnormality resulting in the absence of the bones forming the base of the skull (cranial vault), and…
ANESTHESIA (ANAESTHESIA)
n. describes the general loss of sensitivity to stimuli. May occur naturally, as a result of nerve destruction or damage…
ANESTHETIC
n. any natural or synthetic substance that results in the person losing sensitivity to stimuli. May or may not produce…
ANETHOPATH
n. an individual who appears to be lacking morals or ethical values and inhibitions. See also antisocial personality disorder.
ANEURYSM (ANEURISM)
n. swelling at a specific point in an artery, usually where arteries branch from each other, caused by the impact…
ANGEL DUST
a street term for PCP (phencyclidine) crystals that are commonly sprinkled on marijuana, but can also be added to herbs…
ANGELL, JAMES ROWLAND
(1869-1949). American psychologist often credited with the founding of FUNCTIONALISM, a brand of psychology that focuses on the function (as…
ANGELMAN SYNDROME
a congenital disorder reflected by an abnormality on chromosome 15. Causes defects in neurology, motor functioning (gait abnormality), cognitive abilities…
ANGER CONTROL THERAPY
a therapy that emphasizes graduated exposure to anger-provoking situations. Once exposed, the therapist models appropriate behavior and the patient uses…
ANGER MANAGEMENT
a group of therapeutic techniques used by an individual to manage the expression of anger - making the expression appropriate…
ANGER STAGE
the second of five of Elisabeth Kubler-Ross' stages of dying. This stage is usually characterized by resentment, rejection of others,…
ANGIOGRAPHY
n the viewing via radiography of potentially blocked areas in the circulatory system. Commonly used to diagnose blood clots, aneurysms,…
ANGIONEUROTIC EDEMA
a disorder characterized by recurrent bouts of non-inflammatory swelling in specific body tissues. Usually involves the skin, viscera, mucous membranes…
ANGIOSCOTOMA
n. a specific type of visual field disorder caused by shadowing of blood vessels on the retina. n.. A family…