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mondofacto - Online Medical Dictionary Category: Health and Medicine > Medical Dictionary Date & country: 26/01/2008, UK Words: 116197

psychomotor retardation
Slowed psychic activity or motor activity, or both. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

psychomotor seizure
<neurology> Seizures with elaborate and multiple sensory, motor, and/or psychic components. ... A common feature is the clouding of consciousness and amnesia for the event. Some clinical manifestations may include more complex behaviours like burst of anger, emotional outbursts, fear or automatisms. The EEG often reveals spike discharges in th …

psychomotor tests
Psychological test's which, although based on other psychological processes (e.g., sensory, perceptual), require a motor reaction such as copying designs, building blocks, or manipulating controls. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

psychoneuroimmunology
<study> The study of the connection between the mind and the immune system, incorporating methods to use the bodys inherent healing abilities. ... (16 Dec 1997) ...

psychoneurosis
1. A mental or behavioural disorder of mild or moderate severity. ... 2. Formerly a classification of neurosis that included hysteria, psychasthenia, neurasthenia, and the anxiety and phobic disorders. ... Origin: psycho-+ G. Neuron, nerve, + -osis, condition ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

psychoneurosis maidica
Synonym for pellagra ... <disease> A niacin deficiency disease (pellagra) caused by improper diet and characterised by skin lesions, gastrointestinal disturbances and nervousness. Depression, dermatitis, dementia and diarrhoea are common symptoms. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

psychoneurotic
Pertaining to or suffering from psychoneurosis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

psychonomic
Relating to psychonomy. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

psychonomy
A rarely used term referring to the branch of psychology concerned with the laws of behaviour. ... Origin: psycho-+ G. Nomos, law ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

psychonosology
The classification of mental illnesses and behavioural disorders. ... Synonym: psychiatric nosology. ... Origin: psycho-+ G. Nosos, disease, + logos, study ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

psychonoxious
Rarely used term for:1. Having an unfavorable effect on the emotional life and reactions mediated by higher levels of the central nervous system; may be endogenous or exogenous. ... 2. Denoting persons or situations that elicit fear, pain, anxiety, or anger in an individual. ... Origin: psycho-+ L. Noxius, harmful ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

psychopath
Former designation for an individual with an antisocial type of personality disorder. ... See: antisocial personality, sociopath. ... Origin: psycho-+ G. Pathos, disease ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

psychopathic
Relating to or characteristic of psychopathy. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

psychopathic personality
Synonym for antisocial personality ... A personality disorder characterised by a continuous and persistent pattern of aggressive behaviour in which the rights of others are violated. ... See: psychopath, sociopath. ... Synonym: psychopathic personality. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

psychopathist
An obsolete term for psychiatrist. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

psychopathologist
One who specialises in psychopathology. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

psychopathology
The study of significant causes and processes in the development of mental illness. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

psychopharmaceuticals
Drugs used in the treatment of emotional disorders. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

psychopharmacology
<study> The study of the effect of drugs and medicines on psychological processes. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

psychophysical
Of or pertaining to psychophysics; involving the action or mutual relations of the psychical and physical in man. ... <physiology> Psychophysical time, the time required for the mind to transform a sensory impression into a motor impulse. It is an important part of physiological or reaction time. ... See: Reaction. ... Source: Websters Dictionar …

psychophysiologic
1. Pertaining to psychophysiology. ... 2. Denoting a so-called psychosomatic illness. ... 3. Denoting a somatic disorder with significant emotional or psychological aetiology. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

psychophysiologic disorders
A group of disorders characterised by physical symptoms that are affected by emotional factors and involve a single organ system, usually under autonomic nervous system control. (american psychiatric glossary, 1988) ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

psychophysiologic manifestation
A manifestation characterised by the visceral expression of affect, the symptoms due to a chronic and exaggerated state of the physiologic expression of emotion with the feeling repressed; such manifestation's are commonly characteristic of psychosomatic disorders. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

psychophysiology
The study of the physiological basis of human and animal behaviour. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

psychoprophylaxis
Psychotherapy directed toward the prevention of emotional disorders and the maintenance of mental health. ... Origin: psycho-+ prophylaxis ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

psychorelaxation
A method of treating anxiety and tension by practicing general bodily relaxation, as in systematic desensitization. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

psychormic
Synonym: psychostimulant. ... Origin: psycho-+ G. Hormao, to set in motion ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

psychorrhoea
Rarely used term for a psychiatric syndrome characterised by incoherent and strange philosophical theories; a manifestation of schizophrenia. ... Origin: psycho-+ G. Rhoia, flow ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

psychorrhythmia
Psychorhythmia ... Rarely used term for an involuntary repetition of formerly voluntary acts. ... Origin: psycho-+ G. Rhythmos, rhythm ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

psychosensory
Psychosensorial ... 1. Denoting the mental perception and interpretation of sensory stimuli. ... 2. Denoting a hallucination which by effort the mind is able to distinguish from reality. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

psychosensory aphasia
Synonym for sensory aphasia ... Aphasia in which there is impairment in the comprehension of spoken and written words, associated with effortless, articulated, but paraphrasic, speech and writing; malformed words, substitute words, and enologisms are charcteristic. When severe, and speech is incomprehensible, it is called jargon aphasia. The patient …

psychoses, alcoholic
A group of mental disorders associated with organic brain damage and caused by poisoning from alcohol. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

psychoses, substance-induced
Psychotic organic mental disorders resulting from the toxic effect of drugs and chemicals or other harmful substance. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

psychosexual
Pertaining to the relationships among the emotional, mental physiologic, and behavioural components of sex or sexual development. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

psychosexual development
The stages of development of the psychological aspects of sexuality from birth to adulthood; i.e., oral, anal, genital, and latent periods. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

psychosexual disorders
Sexual disorders which are assumed to be due to psychological factors. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

psychosexual dysfunction
Sexual dysfunction, a disturbance of sexual functioning, e.g., impotence, premature ejaculation, anorgasmia, presumed to be of psychological rather than physical aetiology. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

psychosine
<chemical> An intermediate in the biosynthesis of cerebrosides. It is formed by reaction of sphingosine with udp-galactose and then itself reacts with fatty acid-coenzyme a to form the cerebroside. ... Chemical name: beta-D-Galactopyranoside, 2-amino-3-hydroxy-4-octadecenyl, (R-(R*,S*-(E)))- ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

psychosis
<psychiatry> A mental disorder characterised by gross impairment in reality testing as evidenced by delusions, hallucinations, markedly incoherent speech or disorganised and agitated behaviour without apparent awareness on the part of the patient of the incomprehensibility of his behaviour, the term is also used in a more general sense to ref …

psychosis, schizophrenia
The most chronic and disabling of the major mental illnesses. Schizophrenia may be one disorder, or it may be many disorders, with different causes. Because of the disorder's complexity, few generalisations hold true for all people who are diagnosed as schizophrenic. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

psychosocial
Involving both psychological and social aspects; e.g., age, education, marital and related aspects of a person's history. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

psychosocial deprivation
The absence of appropriate stimuli in the physical or social environment which are necessary for the emotional, social, and intellectual development of the individual. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

psychosocial intervention
<psychiatry> A therapeutic intervention that uses cognitive, cognitive-behavioural, behavioural and supportive interventions to relieve pain. These include patient education, interventions aimed at aiding relaxation, psychotherapy and structured or peer support. ... (16 Dec 1997) ...

psychosomatic
<psychiatry> Pertaining to the mind body relationship, having bodily symptoms of psychic, emotional or mental origin. ... Synonym: psychophysiologic. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

psychosomatic disorder
A disorder characterised by physical symptoms of psychic origin, usually involving a single organ system innervated by the autonomic nervous system; physiological and organic changes stem from a sustained disturbance. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

psychosomatic illness
The mind influences the body to create or exacerbate illness. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

psychosomatic medicine
A system of medicine which aims at discovering the exact nature of the relationship between the emotions and bodily function, affirming the principle that the mind and body are one. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

psychosomimetic
Synonym for psychotomimetic ... 1. A drug or substance that produces psychological and behavioural changes resembling those of psychosis; e.g., LSD. ... 2. Denoting such a drug or substance. ... Synonym: psychosomimetic. ... Origin: psychosis + G. Mimetikos, imitative ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

psychostimulant
An agent with antidepressant or mood-elevating properties. ... Synonym: psychormic. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

psychosurgery
Treatment of chronic, severe and intractable psychiatric disorders by surgical removal or interruption of certain areas or pathways in the brain, especially in the prefrontal lobes. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

psychosynthesis
A lay movement, the opposite of psychoanalysis, stressing therapy aimed at restoring useful inhibitions and restoring the id to its rightful place in relation to the ego. ... Origin: psycho-+ synthesis ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

psychotechnics
Practical application of psychologic methods in the study of economics, sociology, and other subjects. ... Origin: psycho-+ G. Techne, art, skill ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

psychotherapeutic
Relating to psychotherapy. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

psychotherapeutic processes
Experiential, attitudinal, emotional, or behavioural phenomena occurring during the course of treatment. They apply to the patient or therapist (i.e., nurse, doctor, etc.) individually or to their interaction. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

psychotherapeutics
Synonym for psychotherapy ... A generic term for the treatment of mental illness or emotional disturbances primarily by verbal or nonverbal communication. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

psychotherapist
A person, usually a psychiatrist or clinical psychologist, professionally trained and engaged in psychotherapy. Currently, the term is also applied to social workers, nurses, and others whose state licensing practice acts include psychotherapy. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

psychotherapy
A generic term for the treatment of mental illness or emotional disturbances primarily by verbal or nonverbal communication. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

psychotherapy, brief
Any form of psychotherapy designed to produce therapeutic change within a minimal amount of time, generally not more than 20 sessions. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

psychotherapy, group
A form of therapy in which two or more patients participate under the guidance of one or more psychotherapists for the purpose of treating emotional disturbances, social maladjustments, and psychotic states. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

psychotherapy, multiple
The use of more than one therapist at one time in individual or group psychotherapy. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

psychotherapy, rational-emotive
The replacement of illogical and unrealistic ideas with more realistic and adaptive ones through direct intervention and confrontation by the therapist. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

psychotic
Relating to or affected by psychosis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

psychotic disorders
Disorders in which there is gross impairment in reality testing. The individual incorrectly evaluates his or her perception and thoughts and makes incorrect inferences about reality even in the face of contrary evidence. Delusions or hallucinations are present. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

psychotic manifestation
A manifestation characterised by thoughts, feelings, and behaviour evidencing a varying degree of personality disintegration and distortion or falsification of reality in various spheres; persons exhibiting such a manifestation fail in effective relationships to other people or to their work. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

psychotogen
A drug that produces psychotic manifestations. ... Origin: psychotic + G. -gen, producing ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

psychotogenic
Capable of inducing psychosis; particularly referring to drugs of the LSD series and similar substances. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

psychotomimetic
1. A drug or substance that produces psychological and behavioural changes resembling those of psychosis; e.g., LSD. ... 2. Denoting such a drug or substance. ... Synonym: psychosomimetic. ... Origin: psychosis + G. Mimetikos, imitative ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

psychotomimetic drug
Synonym for hallucinogen ... <pharmacology> A class of medications (for example LSD, marijuana, peyote, heroin, cocaine) that result in a distorted perception of reality. Often accompanied by hallucinations. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

psychotropic
<psychiatry> Exerting an effect upon the mind, capable of modifying mental activity, usually applied to drugs that effect the mental state. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

psychotropic agent
A chemical compound that influences the human psyche. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

psychotropic drug
Any drug that affects the mind. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

psychotropic drugs
A loosely defined grouping of drugs that have effects on psychological function. Here the psychotropic agents include the antidepressive agents, hallucinogens, and tranquillising agents (including the antipsychotics and anti-anxiety agents). ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

psychro-
Cold. ... See: cryo-, crymo-. ... Origin: G. Psychros ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

psychroalgia
A painful sensation of cold. ... Origin: psychro-+ G. Algos, pain ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

psychroesthesia
1. The form of sensation that perceives cold. ... 2. A sensation of cold although the body is warm; a chill. ... Origin: psychro-+ G. Aisthesis, sensation ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

psychrophile
An organism able to grow at low temperatures and showing a growth temperature optimum of more than 15 degrees C. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

psychrophilic
Pertaining to a psychrophile. ... Origin: psychro-+ G. Phileo, to love ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

psychrophobia
1. Extreme sensitiveness to cold. ... 2. <psychology> A morbid dread of cold. ... Origin: psychro-+ G. Phobos, fear ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

psychrophore
A double catheter through which cold water is circulated to apply cold to the urethra or another canal or cavity. ... Origin: psychro-+ G. Phoros, bearing ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

psychrotolerant
An organism able to grow at low temperature but having a growth temperature optimum of less than 15 degrees C. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

psyllium
<chemical> Dried, ripe seeds of plantago psyllium, p. Indica, and p. Ovata (plantaginaceae). Plantain seeds swell in water and are used as demulcents and bulk laxatives. ... Pharmacological action: cathartic. ... Chemical name: Psyllium gum ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

psyllium husk
The husk of the dried ripe seeds of Plantago psyllium, P. Indica, P. Ovata, and P. Arenaria (family Plantaginaceae). The husks swell on exposure to water and provide an indigestible mucilaginous mass in the intestines. Used as a bulk laxative and lubricant ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid
See: plantago seed. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

psyllium seed
The cleaned, dried ripe seed of Plantago indica or of P. Ovata. A mild cathartic that acts by absorbing water and providing indigestible mucilaginous bulk for the intestines. Must not be used in intestinal obstruction. ... Synonym: plantago seed, plantain seed. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

PT
prothrombin time ...

PTA
<abbreviation> Plasma thromboplastin antecedent; phosphotungstic acid; percutaneous transluminal angioplasty. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

PTA stain
Synonym for phosphotungstic acid stain ... <technique> The first general stain used for electron microscopy; a selective stain for extracellular components such as elastin, collagen, and basement membrane mucopolysaccharides; it can be followed by uranyl acetate or lead. ... Synonym: PTA stain. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

PTAH
<abbreviation> Phosphotungstic acid haematoxylin. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ptarmic
Synonym: sternutatory. ... Origin: G. Ptarmikos, causing to sneeze, fr. Ptarmos, a sneezing ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ptarmigan
<zoology> Any grouse of the genus Lagopus, of which numerous species are known. The feet are completely feathered. most of the species are brown in summer, but turn white, or nearly white, in winter. ... They chiefly inhabit the northern countries and high mountains of Europe, Asia, and America. The common European species is Lagopus mutus. Th …

ptarmus
Sneezing. ... Origin: G. Ptarmos, a sneezing ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

PTC
<abbreviation> Plasma thromboplastin component; phenylthiocarbamoyl. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

PTC protein
Synonym for phenylthiocarbamoyl protein ... Formed by the reaction of phenylisothiocyanate with a terminal alpha-amino group of a peptide or protein ... See: phenylisothiocyanate, phenylthiohydantoin. ... Synonym: PhNCS protein, PTC protein. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

PTCA
<abbreviation> Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Ptd
<abbreviation> Phosphatidyl. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

PtdCho
<abbreviation> Phosphatidylcholine. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

PtdEth
<abbreviation> Phosphatidylethanolamine. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

PtdIns
<abbreviation> Phosphatidylinositol. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

PtdIns(4,5)P2
Sym bol for phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

PtdSer
<abbreviation> Phosphatidylserine. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...