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anhedonia
an inability to experience pleasure
anhedonia: an inability to experience pleasure
depersonalization
(existentialism) a loss of personal identity; a feeling of being an anonymous cog in an impersonal social machine
depersonalization: (existentialism) a loss of personal identity; a feeling of being an anonymous cog in an impersonal social machine
hypnosis
a state that resembles sleep but that is induced by suggestion
hypnosis: a state that resembles sleep but that is induced by suggestion
self-hypnosis
hypnosis induced by yourself
self-hypnosis: hypnosis induced by yourself
cryoanesthesia
insensibility resulting from cold
cryoanesthesia: insensibility resulting from cold
general_anesthesia
a state of total unconsciousness resulting from anesthetic drugs (as for a major surgical operation)
general_anesthesia: a state of total unconsciousness resulting from anesthetic drugs (as for a major surgical operation)
local_anesthesia
loss of sensation in a small area of the body (as when a local anesthetic is injected for a tooth extraction)
local_anesthesia: loss of sensation in a small area of the body (as when a local anesthetic is injected for a tooth extraction)
conduction_anesthesia
anesthesia of an area supplied by a nerve; produced by an anesthetic agent applied to the nerve
conduction_anesthesia: anesthesia of an area supplied by a nerve; produced by an anesthetic agent applied to the nerve
regional_anesthesia
loss of sensation in a region of the body produced by application of an anesthetic agent to all the nerves supplying that region (as when an epidural anesthetic is administered to the pelvic region during childbirth)
regional_anesthesia: loss of sensation in a region of the body produced by application of an anesthetic agent to all the nerves supplying that region (as when an epidural anesthetic is administered to the pelvic region during childbirth)
topical_anesthesia
loss of sensation confined to the skin or mucous surfaces (as when benzocaine or Lidocaine is applied to the surface)
topical_anesthesia: loss of sensation confined to the skin or mucous surfaces (as when benzocaine or Lidocaine is applied to the surface)
acroanesthesia
loss of sensation in the extremities
acroanesthesia: loss of sensation in the extremities
caudal_anesthesia
regional anesthesia resulting from injection of an anesthetic into the caudal end of the spinal canal; now largely replaced by epidural anesthesia
caudal_anesthesia: regional anesthesia resulting from injection of an anesthetic into the caudal end of the spinal canal; now largely replaced by epidural anesthesia
epidural_anesthesia
regional anesthesia resulting from injection of an anesthetic into the epidural space of the spinal cord; sensation is lost in the abdominal and genital and pelvic areas; used in childbirth and gynecological surgery
epidural_anesthesia: regional anesthesia resulting from injection of an anesthetic into the epidural space of the spinal cord; sensation is lost in the abdominal and genital and pelvic areas; used in childbirth and gynecological surgery
paracervical_block
regional anesthesia resulting from the injection of a local anesthetic on each side of the cervix; used during labor and childbirth
paracervical_block: regional anesthesia resulting from the injection of a local anesthetic on each side of the cervix; used during labor and childbirth
pudendal_block
regional anesthesia resulting from the use of a local anesthetic to deaden the pudendal nerves in the region of the vulva and labia majora; used to ease discomfort during childbirth
pudendal_block: regional anesthesia resulting from the use of a local anesthetic to deaden the pudendal nerves in the region of the vulva and labia majora; used to ease discomfort during childbirth
spinal_anesthesia
anesthesia of the lower half of the body; caused by injury to the spinal cord or by injecting an anesthetic beneath the arachnoid membrane that surrounds the spinal cord
spinal_anesthesia: anesthesia of the lower half of the body; caused by injury to the spinal cord or by injecting an anesthetic beneath the arachnoid membrane that surrounds the spinal cord
saddle_block_anesthesia
the parts of a patient's body that would touch a saddle if the patient were sitting in one are anesthetized by injecting a local anesthetic into the spinal cord
saddle_block_anesthesia: the parts of a patient's body that would touch a saddle if the patient were sitting in one are anesthetized by injecting a local anesthetic into the spinal cord
inhalation_anesthesia
general anesthesia achieved by administration of an inhalation anesthetic
inhalation_anesthesia: general anesthesia achieved by administration of an inhalation anesthetic
twilight_sleep
a state of general anesthesia in which the person retains a slight degree of consciousness; can be induced by injection of scopolamine or morphine
twilight_sleep: a state of general anesthesia in which the person retains a slight degree of consciousness; can be induced by injection of scopolamine or morphine
fugue
a dreamlike state of altered consciousness that may last for hours or days
fugue: a dreamlike state of altered consciousness that may last for hours or days
sleepiness
a very sleepy state
sleepiness: a very sleepy state
oscitancy
drowsiness and dullness manifested by yawning
oscitancy: drowsiness and dullness manifested by yawning
imminence
the state of being imminent and liable to happen soon
imminence: the state of being imminent and liable to happen soon
readiness
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
readiness: the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
ready
poised for action
ready: poised for action
alert
condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action
alert: condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action
air_alert
the condition in which combat aircraft are airborne and ready for an operation
air_alert: the condition in which combat aircraft are airborne and ready for an operation
red_alert
the highest level of alert when an attack by the enemy seems imminent (or more generally a state of alert resulting from imminent danger)
red_alert: the highest level of alert when an attack by the enemy seems imminent (or more generally a state of alert resulting from imminent danger)
strip_alert
a state of readiness for domestic defense aircraft
strip_alert: a state of readiness for domestic defense aircraft
diverticulosis
presence of multiple diverticula in the walls of the colon
diverticulosis: presence of multiple diverticula in the walls of the colon
emergency
a state in which martial law applies
emergency: a state in which martial law applies
clutch
a tense critical situation
clutch: a tense critical situation
Dunkirk
a crisis in which a desperate effort is the only alternative to defeat
Dunkirk: a crisis in which a desperate effort is the only alternative to defeat
exigency
a pressing or urgent situation
exigency: a pressing or urgent situation
juncture
a crisis situation or point in time when a critical decision must be made
juncture: a crisis situation or point in time when a critical decision must be made
desperate_straits
a state of extreme distress
desperate_straits: a state of extreme distress
criticality
a critical state; especially the point at which a nuclear reaction is self-sustaining
criticality: a critical state; especially the point at which a nuclear reaction is self-sustaining
flash_point
point at which something is ready to blow up
flash_point: point at which something is ready to blow up
flux
a state of uncertainty about what should be done (usually following some important event) preceding the establishment of a new direction of action
flux: a state of uncertainty about what should be done (usually following some important event) preceding the establishment of a new direction of action
physical_condition
the condition or state of the body or bodily functions
physical_condition: the condition or state of the body or bodily functions
drive
a physiological state corresponding to a strong need or desire
drive: a physiological state corresponding to a strong need or desire
elastosis
breakdown of elastic tissue (as the loss of elasticity in the skin of elderly people that results from degeneration of connective tissue)
elastosis: breakdown of elastic tissue (as the loss of elasticity in the skin of elderly people that results from degeneration of connective tissue)
flatulence
a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal
flatulence: a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal
flexure
the state of being flexed (as of a joint)
flexure: the state of being flexed (as of a joint)
alertness
a state of readiness to respond
alertness: a state of readiness to respond
emotional_arousal
the arousal of strong emotions and emotional behavior
emotional_arousal: the arousal of strong emotions and emotional behavior
excitation
the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland
excitation: the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland
anger
the state of being angry
anger: the state of being angry
rage
a state of extreme anger
rage: a state of extreme anger
fever_pitch
a state of extreme excitement
fever_pitch: a state of extreme excitement
excitement
the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up
excitement: the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up
sensation
a state of widespread public excitement and interest
sensation: a state of widespread public excitement and interest
sexual_arousal
the arousal of sexual desires in preparation for sexual behavior
sexual_arousal: the arousal of sexual desires in preparation for sexual behavior
cybersex
sexual arousal involving communication on the internet
cybersex: sexual arousal involving communication on the internet
eroticism
a state of anticipation of sexuality
eroticism: a state of anticipation of sexuality
horniness
a state of sexual arousal
horniness: a state of sexual arousal
erection
an erect penis
erection: an erect penis
estrus
applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity
estrus: applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity
anestrus
applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or interval of sexual inactivity between two periods of estrus
anestrus: applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or interval of sexual inactivity between two periods of estrus
diestrus
(of animals having several estrous cycles in one breeding season) a state or interval of sexual inactivity or quiescence between periods of activity
diestrus: (of animals having several estrous cycles in one breeding season) a state or interval of sexual inactivity or quiescence between periods of activity
desire
something that is desired
desire: something that is desired
rage
something that is desired intensely
rage: something that is desired intensely
materialism
a desire for wealth and material possessions with little interest in ethical or spiritual matters
materialism: a desire for wealth and material possessions with little interest in ethical or spiritual matters
hunger
a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
hunger: a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
bulimia
pathologically insatiable hunger (especially when caused by brain lesions)
bulimia: pathologically insatiable hunger (especially when caused by brain lesions)
emptiness
having an empty stomach
emptiness: having an empty stomach
edacity
excessive desire to eat
edacity: excessive desire to eat
starvation
a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period
starvation: a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period
undernourishment
not having enough food to develop or function normally
undernourishment: not having enough food to develop or function normally
thirst
a physiological need to drink
thirst: a physiological need to drink
dehydration
depletion of bodily fluids
dehydration: depletion of bodily fluids
polydipsia
excessive thirst (as in cases of diabetes or kidney dysfunction)
polydipsia: excessive thirst (as in cases of diabetes or kidney dysfunction)
sex_drive
a physiological need for sexual activity
sex_drive: a physiological need for sexual activity
hypoxia
oxygen deficiency causing a very strong drive to correct the deficiency
hypoxia: oxygen deficiency causing a very strong drive to correct the deficiency
anemic_hypoxia
hypoxia resulting from a decreased concentration of hemoglobin
anemic_hypoxia: hypoxia resulting from a decreased concentration of hemoglobin
hypoxic_hypoxia
hypoxia resulting from defective oxygenation of the blood in the lungs
hypoxic_hypoxia: hypoxia resulting from defective oxygenation of the blood in the lungs
ischemic_hypoxia
hypoxia resulting from slow peripheral circulation (such as follows congestive cardiac failure)
ischemic_hypoxia: hypoxia resulting from slow peripheral circulation (such as follows congestive cardiac failure)
hypercapnia
the physical condition of having the presence of an abnormally high level of carbon dioxide in the circulating blood
hypercapnia: the physical condition of having the presence of an abnormally high level of carbon dioxide in the circulating blood
hypocapnia
a state in which the level of carbon dioxide in the blood is lower than normal; can result from deep or rapid breathing
hypocapnia: a state in which the level of carbon dioxide in the blood is lower than normal; can result from deep or rapid breathing
asphyxia
a condition in which insufficient or no oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged on a ventilatory basis; caused by choking or drowning or electric shock or poison gas
asphyxia: a condition in which insufficient or no oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged on a ventilatory basis; caused by choking or drowning or electric shock or poison gas
oxygen_debt
a cumulative deficit of oxygen resulting from intense exercise; the deficit must be made up when the body returns to rest
oxygen_debt: a cumulative deficit of oxygen resulting from intense exercise; the deficit must be made up when the body returns to rest
altitude_sickness
effects (as nosebleed or nausea) of oxygen deficiency in the blood and tissues at high altitudes
altitude_sickness: effects (as nosebleed or nausea) of oxygen deficiency in the blood and tissues at high altitudes
mountain_sickness
nausea and shortness of breath experienced by mountain climbers above ten thousand feet
mountain_sickness: nausea and shortness of breath experienced by mountain climbers above ten thousand feet
anoxia
severe hypoxia; absence of oxygen in inspired gases or in arterial blood or in the tissues
anoxia: severe hypoxia; absence of oxygen in inspired gases or in arterial blood or in the tissues
anemic_anoxia
anoxia resulting from a decreased concentration of hemoglobin
anemic_anoxia: anoxia resulting from a decreased concentration of hemoglobin
anoxic_anoxia
anoxia resulting from defective oxygenation of the blood in the lungs
anoxic_anoxia: anoxia resulting from defective oxygenation of the blood in the lungs
ischemic_anoxia
anoxia resulting from slow peripheral circulation (such as follows congestive cardiac failure)
ischemic_anoxia: anoxia resulting from slow peripheral circulation (such as follows congestive cardiac failure)
suffocation
the condition of being deprived of oxygen (as by having breathing stopped)
suffocation: the condition of being deprived of oxygen (as by having breathing stopped)
hyperthermia
abnormally high body temperature; sometimes induced (as in treating some forms of cancer)
hyperthermia: abnormally high body temperature; sometimes induced (as in treating some forms of cancer)
normothermia
normal body temperature
normothermia: normal body temperature
hypothermia
subnormal body temperature
hypothermia: subnormal body temperature
flux
excessive discharge of liquid from a cavity or organ (as in watery diarrhea)
flux: excessive discharge of liquid from a cavity or organ (as in watery diarrhea)
muscularity
the physiological state of having or consisting of muscle
muscularity: the physiological state of having or consisting of muscle
myasthenia
any muscular weakness
myasthenia: any muscular weakness
impotence
an inability (usually of the male animal) to copulate
impotence: an inability (usually of the male animal) to copulate
erectile_dysfunction
impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis
erectile_dysfunction: impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis
barrenness
the state (usually of a woman) of having no children or being unable to have children
barrenness: the state (usually of a woman) of having no children or being unable to have children
sterility
the state of being unable to produce offspring; in a woman it is an inability to conceive; in a man it is an inability to impregnate
sterility: the state of being unable to produce offspring; in a woman it is an inability to conceive; in a man it is an inability to impregnate
cacogenesis
inability to produce hybrids that are both viable and fertile
cacogenesis: inability to produce hybrids that are both viable and fertile
dysgenesis
infertility between hybrids
dysgenesis: infertility between hybrids