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Dependence
Dependence A state of absolute need, both physical and psychological.
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Psychological
Pertaining to mental life as manifested through language and behavior.
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Depen
Depen is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): penicillamine.
Depersonalization
An alteration in the perception or experience of the self so that one feels detached from, and as if one is an outside observer of, one's mental processes or body (e.g., feeling like one is in a dream).
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Decalcification
Loss of calcium from the bones or teeth.
Decubitus
A skin ulcer or bedsore.
Degenerative joint disease
A common form of arthritis in which tissue changes occur in one or more joints, such as swelling, lumps or cysts, or small pieces of loose bone and cartilage, which cause stiffness and pain. Also called osteoarthritis.
Delirium
An abnormal mental state characterized by excitement and hallucinations.
Deltoid
The triangular muscle of the shoulder.
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Depilatory
A substance that temporarily removes hair from the skin.
Dermabrasion
A procedure that removes scars, tattoos or other skin defects with fine sandpaper or a high-speed brush.
Desensitization
Reducing or eliminating sensitivity to a particular substance.
Desquamation
The shedding of cells from the surface of the skin or mucous membranes.
Devascularization
Interruption of blood circulation to part of the body.
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