Category: D

  • Distad

    Away from the center.  

  • Dissociation of personality

    A split in consciousness resulting in two different phases of personality, neither being aware of the words, acts, and feelings of the other.  

  • Dissemble

    To mislead, to give a false impression, or to conceal the truth.  

  • Dissection electrode

    An electrosurgical scalpel.  

  • Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp

    An inflammatory (pustular) disease of the scalp, similar to acne conglobata or hidradenitis suppurativa. It can be treated surgically, with isotretinoin, or with laser therapy. It is also known as peri-folliculitis capitis abscedens et suffodiens.  

  • Disruptive

    Socially or professionally unacceptable. Said of behaviors that adversely impact others, e.g., angry or intimidating outbursts, demeaning comments, or unwarranted criticisms. Socially or professionally unacceptable. Said of behaviors that adversely impact others, e.g., angry or intimidating outbursts, demeaning comments, or unwarranted criticisms.  

  • Dispersonalization

    A mental state in which the individual denies the existence of his or her personality or parts of the body.  

  • Dispersoid

    A colloid with very finely divided particles.  

  • Dispersion

    The act of dispersing.  

  • Disperse dye

    A textile pigment used to color polyester fabrics. It is a cause of allergic contact dermatitis, especially seen in skin folds, where clothes may chafe against the skin. Allergies to disperse dyes can be avoided by wearing natural fiber clothing.