The term “neurodiversity” is relatively new: it was coined by social scientist Judy Singer in the late 1990’s in relation to autism, but has since come to encompass many other neurodevelopmental conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, dyscalculia, and more....
Dyspepsia is just the fancy medical term for indigestion, something we've all experienced from time to time. Typical symptoms are things you are likely familiar with, like a stomachache above or around the navel, bloating, nausea, heartburn, burping, and regurgitation, none of which feel ...
What is Dysosmia? What is the Olfactory Nerve? What is an Olfactory Receptor? Discussion Comments Byanon997126— On Nov 18, 2016 I smell strong urine from a soap sample and everyone else smells bergamot, mint, sage, and lavender. Each time I smell this small piece of bar soap, I am ...
Energy is an invisible force. The aggregate of energy in any physical system is a constant quantity, transformable in countless ways but never increased or diminished. In the human body, chemical energy is produced by the combination of oxygen with glucose. This reaction is known as oxidation. ...
Dysphoria is a medical term that refers to emotional discomfort that is part of a recognizable mental disturbance. Psychiatrists in particular use the term to describe a range of mental issues, from a depressive mood due to grief, to issues such as gender identity disorder, where the affected ...
The tools and questionnaires are just one part of the medical process of diagnosing depression. These tests can give your doctor better insight into your mood and help make a diagnosis with more certainty. One example of a screening test is a two-part highly reliable questionnaire: During the ...
The term "muscular dystrophy" actually includes a group of disorders that affect different muscles in the body, and that may range from mild to severe. Although all of the muscular dystrophies are known to be caused by genes * , the way in which the genes produce the disorder is as yet...
Define the term Pleiotrophic. What is meant by the term exacerbation in a medical context? Which word part means abnormal? a. hypo- b. dys- c. ante- d. hyper- Explain the differences in the following prefixes: meso/meta. Define the following word: "oligodontia". ...
Anesthesiais the medical term for a loss of feeling or sensation. This means you’re unable to tell if you are touching something. Hand numbness may range from mild (when sensations feel dulled, or like you are wearing a glove when you are not) to severe (when you cannot tell if you ...
What is the correct medical term meaning 'lying-down position?' Define the following word: "polyneuropathy". Define the prefix, Epi-. Prefix: anti- a. Give the meaning for the above-mentioned combining prefix. b. Use the prefix in a medical term and then define that term. ...