Category: K

The study of body posture, movement, and facial expressions. Systematic study of the body and the use of its static and dynamic position as a means of communication.  

Progressively increasing response of the brain to successive electrical stimuli. In bipolar disorder, it is important to prevent the onset of mania because with each manic episode, there is a tendency for the period until the next episode to become shorter. In this regard, it is believed that the manic episode “kindles” the brain by…

An NMDA receptor antagonist developed in 1963 as an anesthetic to replace phencyclindine (PCP). Although still used as an anesthetic, primarily in veterinary medicine, ketamine has become a street drug, also know as “cat valium,” “Kit-Kat,” “K,” “Vitamin K,” and “Special K.” Snorted or swallowed, ketamine can cause dreamlike states and hallucinations. A dissociative anesthetic.…

Former brand name for the discontinued anticholinergic drug procyclidine.  

The fear of failure.  

Abnormal curvature of the spine. Kyphosis (humped back) refers to an exaggerated curve in the thoracic region. The head is often too far forward with rounded shoulders and sunken chest. Abnormal rounding of the thoracic portion of the spine, usually accompanied by rounded shoulders. An excessive backward curvature of the top part of the spine.…

The study of human movement. The science that studies the mechanisms and anatomy of motion and movement. The study of human movements, particularly with regard to their use in treatment. Study of muscular activity and the anatomy, physiology, and mechanics of the movement of the body and its parts. Kinesiology is the scientific exploration of…

The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of a kilogram (a liter) of water one degree Celsius. The amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 kg of water by 1°C at 1 atmosphere of pressure. The basic unit of energy in the body. The amount of energy required to raise…

A condition in which ketones, or abnormal products of fat metabolism, accumulate in the blood. High concentrations of ketone bodies in the blood. An abnormal increase in ketone production and accumulation in the blood; occurs especially in protein-sparing diets or fasting. An excessive accumulation of ketone bodies caused by accelerated rate of tissue lipolysis. A…