Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Chemical attraction
The tendency of atoms of one element to unite with those of another to form compounds.
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Stereotyped attitude
Position taken and held for a long period, seen frequently in mental diseases.
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Frozen attitude
Stiffness of gait, seen in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
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Forced attitude
Abnormal position due to disease or contractures.
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Fetal attitude
Relationship of the fetal parts to one another (e.g., the head and extremities flexed against the body).
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Defense attitude
Position automatically assumed to avert pain.
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Crucifixion attitude
Position in which the body is rigid with the arms at right angles to the long axis of the body; seen in catatonia.
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Atticoantrotomy
Surgical opening of the attic and mastoid antrum of the ear.
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Atticitis
Inflammation of the attic of the ear.
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Attic disease
Chronic inflammation of the attic of the ear.
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