Category: M

The portion of a dream that the person remembers upon awakening, Freud’s theory of dreams; latent dream.  

Extreme reactions of elation and deep depression. A severe mental illness causing repeated episodes of depression, mania, or both. These episodes can be precipitated by upsetting events but are out of proportion to these causes. Sometimes chronic depression or chronic mania can result. There is a genetically inherited predisposition to the illness. Treatment is with…

A type of mental illness characterized by extreme and sudden swings of mood. Manic depression, cyclothymia or bipolar disorder is a form of mental illness characterized by alternate attacks of mania and depression.  

A mental state in which the person is in a state of uncontrollable excitement, mania.  

An herb whose root resembles the human form and was widely used for its aphrodisiac properties.  

A policy, now largely abandoned for legal reasons, of requiring a person to retire upon reaching a designated age. Some unique occupations may still legally impose age restrictions, but, in general, there is no longer a mandated retirement restriction based on age retirement; flexible retirement. The jaw.  

A compulsory requirement.  

Something that is essential; required by statute or regulation. To require, or a requirement. In health care, the term is being used to refer to federal- or state-imposed requirements on insurance companies, employers, and so forth, to pay for health care or to provide specific benefits. A legal, ethical, or political requirement to execute actions…

A sight or geometric pattern which is focused upon during meditation. An ancient Hindu and Buddhist representation of the universe, used as a focal point for meditation. A Hindu or Buddhist graphic symbol of the universe, specifically a circle enclosing a square with a deity on each side. A symbolic pattern, often circular in form,…

A court order compelling a person or an institution to perform a particular duty.