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Catatonia

HASH(0x221d670) Definition Catatonia is a condition marked by changes in muscle tone or activity associated with a large number of serious mental...
Encyclopedia of Medicine, 04/06/01 by Donald Gardner Barstow · More from publication
Insomnia

HASH(0x2239e60) Definition Insomnia is the inability to obtain an adequate amount or quality of sleep. The difficulty can be in falling asleep,...
Encyclopedia of Medicine, 04/06/01 by Donald Gardner Barstow · More from publication
Condom

HASH(0x22ff0a0) Definition Male condoms are thin sheaths of latex (rubber), polyurethane (plastic), or animal tissue that are rolled onto an erect...
Encyclopedia of Medicine, 04/06/01 by Donald Gardner Barstow · More from publication
IUD

HASH(0x2191580) Definition An IUD is an intrauterine device made of plastic and/or copper that is inserted into the womb (uterus) by way of the...
Encyclopedia of Medicine, 04/06/01 by Donald Gardner Barstow · More from publication
Depo-Provera/Norplant

HASH(0x221e070) Definition Norplant is a long-acting hormone that is inserted under the skin and prevents conception for up to five years....
Encyclopedia of Medicine, 04/06/01 by Donald Gardner Barstow · More from publication
Diaphragm (birth control)

HASH(0x1ebc050) Definition Diaphragms are dome-shaped barrier methods of contraception that block sperm from entering the uterus. They are made of...
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Electroconvulsive therapy

HASH(0x1eb8ec0) Definition Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a medical treatment for severe mental illness in which a small, carefully controlled...
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Mutism

HASH(0x1eb8620) Definition Mutism is a rare childhood condition characterized by a consistent failure to speak in situations where talking is...
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Pervasive developmental disorders

HASH(0x221e520) Definition Pervasive developmental disorders include five different conditions: Asperger's syndrome, autistic disorder, childhood...
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Vasectomy

HASH(0x22ff2d0) Definition A vasectomy is a surgical procedure performed on males in which the vas deferens (tubes that carry sperm from the...
Encyclopedia of Medicine, 04/06/01 by Donald Gardner Barstow · More from publication