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In psychoanalytical theory, part of the normal individual’s personality in which mental processes function without consciousness, under normal waking conditions.  

To evaporate a substance directly from the solid into the vapor state and condense it again. For example, metallic iodine on heating does not liquefy but directly forms a violet gas.  

The production of a fistula of the penile urethra, which may interfere with conception. It is used for contraception by some primitive groups, especially Australian aborigines.  

In a research study a selected population of patients who share one or more common traits and thus can be distinguished from the rest of the individuals investigated.  

An inflammation of the undersurface or tissues of the tongue.  

Beneath the gingiva; rel. to a point or area apical to the margin of the free gingiva, usually within the confines of the gingival sulcus (e.g., subgingival calculus, or the subgingival margin of a restoration).  

Beneath the fovea of the eye, that is, beneath the central portion of the macula.  

Having a mildly increased body temperature, usually considered to be less than 101°F (38.3°C). A slight increase in temperature.  

Pulmonary hypersensitivity reaction in workers exposed to cork. The antigen is present in a mold in the cork.  

An operation performed through a small opening in the skin.