Category: P

  • Psychologically

    In a way which is caused by a mental state.  

  • Psychogeriatrics

    The study of the mental disorders of the late stages of the natural life span. The branch of psychiatry that investigates, diagnoses and treats the mental-health problems of elderly people. Psychogeriatricians work in close co-operation with physicians for the care of the elderly, and with other health professionals and social workers in this branch of…

  • Psychic

    Referring to a person who is supposedly able to guess thoughts which people have not expressed, or to foresee the future. Relating to or originating in the human mind.  

  • Psychiatric hospital

    A hospital which specialises in the treatment of patients with mental disorders. An inpatient medical institution that specializes in the treatment of people with severe mental illness. In most cases, people with mental illness are first treated in an outpatient setting. If this approach is not effective, the person is hospitalized for a short period…

  • Psychiatric

    Referring to psychiatry.  

  • Psoriatic arthritis

    A form of psoriasis which is associated with arthritis. Form of rheumatoid arthritis most often affecting small distal joints (especially in the fingers and toes), occurring in association with psoriasis. A specific type of arthritis that develops in the joints of some people who have psoriasis. Symptoms, which can be mild and appear gradually or…

  • Psoriatic

    Referring to psoriasis.  

  • Psoas minor

    A small muscle similar to the psoas major but not always present.  

  • Psoas major

    A muscle in the groin which flexes the hip.  

  • Psilosis

    A disease of the small intestine which prevents a person from absorbing food properly.