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