Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

An opacity of the lens capsule that develops after cataract removal.  

Continued reaction for some time after the stimulus ceases, especially in nerve centers. In the sensory centers this action gives rise to aftersensations.  

An infectious illness transmitted to humans by ticks of the genus Amblyomma infected with Rickettsia africae. The disease is found in sub-Saharan Africa and the French West Indies and is characterized by fevers, headache, scabs that form at the site of tick inoculation, and localized lymph node swelling.  

Poisoning caused by ingestion of peanuts or peanut products contaminated with Aspergillus flavus or other Aspergillus strains that produce aflatoxin. Farm animals and humans are susceptible to this toxicosis.  

An academic, for profit or not-for-profit institution that contracts with a university to provide educational opportunities for its students.  

A voluntary written or printed statement of facts that is confirmed by the person’s oath or affirmation.  

A group of gastrointestinal symptoms that occur in some patients who have had partial gastric resection with gastrojejunostomy. The condition is caused by partial obstruction of an incompletely draining segment of bowel. In some cases there is bacterial overgrowth in the afferent loop. Symptoms include abdominal bloating, nausea, vomiting, and pain after eating.  

The philosophy or the theory of beauty and the fine arts. These concepts are esp. important in dental restorations and in plastic and cosmetic surgery. Also spelled esthetics.