DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS (DVT)
A clot usually in the leg which can result from sitting still too long. See thrombosis.
DEFENSIVE BEHAVIOR
1. Aggressive or submissive behaviour that is response to any real or imagined threats. 2. Psychoanalytical theory. Behaviour characterised by…
DEGENERATING AXON
The remnants of a dead or injured axon. Seen by using dies that are absorbed by the myelin fibre.
DELUSION SYSTEM, DELUSION OF BEING CONTROLLED
A false belief that an external force is controlling ine's thoughts, actions and feelings.
DEPENDENCY-SUPPORT SCRIPT
The stragey where care givers consistently meet the needs of an older adult who is receiving care.
DERMATOGLYPHICS
The study of the lines on the skin of the hands, fingers and soles of the feet.
DESCRIPTIVE RESEARCH
An empirical investigation to test a hypothesis or to look at conditions, relationships.
DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
Branch of psychology dealing with changes from conception into old age. Introduction Understanding the complexities of human growth across the…