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AMPHETAMINE INTOXICATION DELIRIUM

an revocable complex that happens spanning a brief time frame subsequently after the substantial intake of amphetamines or similar compounds.

AMYL NITRITE

a natural nitrite, delivered via nose inspiration, that widens arteries by calming smooth muscles in arterial walls. The primary impacts

ANAFRANIL

a brand name for clomipramine.

ANALOG COMPUTER

a computer that finds the solutions to problems, generally those using numbers, via the use of a physical analogue of

ANALYTIC APPROACH

the process of taking an involved procedure and portioning it into parts in order to comprehend how it functions better.

ANASTOMOSIS

noun. 1. a junction or opening between 2 organs, cavities, or constructions which are usually apart from one another. 2.

ANDRADE'S SYNDROME

a name for a group of amyloidic conditions characterized by sensory problems, early menopause, impotence, and overall flaccid paralysis. Other

ANECTINE

n. one of the main trade names for the drug succinyicholine.

ANGIOMA

n. an abnormal swelling within the vascular system. Usually involves blood vessels and/or lymph nodes.

ANIMAL COMMUNICATION

the way in which animals use non-verbal cues to communicate with each other in the environment and in their social

ANIMAL PATERNAL BEHAVIOR

refers to specific aspects of male parenting behavior in animals and the survival of the young - for example, feeding,

ANION

n. an ion with a negative charge, for example, a chloride ion. See also cation- anionic.

ANNULOSPIRAL ENDING

a specific type of nerve fiber ending whereby the fiber is wrapped around muscle fiber near the center of the

ANOMIC SUICIDE

a historical term referring to a suicidal gesture that occurs due to changes in a person's social or financial circumstances

ANOXEMIA

n. a condition marked by restricted oxygen levels (or the complete absence of) in the blood. If severe, this may

ANTERIOR-POSTERIOR AXIS

A hypothetical plane or line that runs from front-back of the body or brain.

ANTIAGING REMEDY

an intervention hypothesized to slow or reverse the effects of again. These interventions can take the form of pharmacology, for

ANTICIPATORY GRIEF

sorrow and grief associated with the expectation that a valued person will die soon - similar to the grief encountered

ANTIGONADAL ACTION

the blocking of some type of gonadal function by an agent or process. For example, action caused by a lesion

ANTISOCIAL

denoting behavior that deliberately violates laws, norms, or customary social behaviors. In addition, these behaviors also violate other people's rights.