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  • Anxiety neurosis

    Generalized anxiety disorder. A neurotic condition where the patient is anxious and has morbid fears. A type of neurological condition characterized by widespread feelings of apprehension, fear, and restlessness as its primary symptoms. A neurosis marked by intense anxiety without a clear cause.  

  • Anxiety-based disorder

    A category of behavior patterns in which anxiety is the prominent symptom anxiety disorder.  

  • Antonym

    A word whose meaning is opposite to another word. For example, black is the of white and white is the opposite of black. Hot as the of cold; likewise, cold is the of hot synonym.  

  • Antithesis

    A proposition opposed to a given thesis.  

  • Anti-suicide bureau of the salvation army

    Established in London, England, in 1905. Its establishment was stimulated by a recognition of the need for primary prevention q.v. measures for suicide. It is the first evidence of a response to this kind of need.  

  • Antisocial reaction

    A behavioral act that is destructive to society or some segment of society.  

  • Antisocial personality

    A personality disorder characterized by impulsivity, inability to profit from experience, and unethical behavior. A psychiatric disorder characterized by disregard of rules, laws, morals, and ethics of society; demonstrated by lying, stealing, manipulation, and the inability to feel remorse for exploiting others. A distinct personality marked by attitudes and behaviors that diverge from the accepted…

  • Antiserum

    Serum portion of the blood that carries the antibodies. Serum that contains antibodies against a specific disease; it is used to confer passive immunity. A serum containing antibodies used to provide temporary immunity from a specific disease. Antiserum may be obtained from an animal that has been immunized against the disease in question, or it…

  • Antirachitic

    A substance opposing the development of rickets. Helping to cure rickets. Substance which prevents problems relating to the calcification of bone.  

  • Antiparaphernalia law

    A statute or law restricting or forbidding the sale and/or promotion of items related to the use of illegal drugs. Such paraphernalia may include pipes, bongs, roach clips, and others.