Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

  • Identified patient

    In the context of familial dynamics, there exists a particular family member who manifests or exhibits the prominent symptoms of the family’s condition.  

  • Identification with an aggressor

    In the realm of psychology, there exists an intricate phenomenon wherein an individual unconsciously assimilates the viewpoint or behavioral tendencies of their captor or oppressor. This intriguing process has been subject to scholarly scrutiny and is deemed by some researchers as a partial elucidation of the enigmatic Stockholm syndrome.  

  • Ictal eeg

    Employed to assess brain activity during a seizure, this method can provide valuable insights into patients who show unresponsiveness to traditional treatments.  

  • Iatrogenic kaposi’s sarcoma

    A variant of KS (Kaposi’s sarcoma) that arises in individuals who have undergone organ transplantation and are taking immunosuppressive medications to prevent organ rejection.  

  • Hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis

    A medical term utilized to describe the collective influence of the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and gonads. These interconnected glands regulate sexual development in humans, along with various other physiological processes.  

  • Hypospadias

    A birth-related abnormality of the male reproductive organ in which the opening of the urinary tract is not located at the tip of the glans penis. Hypospadias is a birth defect of the penis where the urethral opening is located on the underside of the penis’ head or shaft, instead of at the tip. In…

  • Hypnotic agent

    Within the realm of pharmacology, there exists a potent substance with the remarkable ability to induce a transformative and modified state of consciousness. This extraordinary drug holds the power to unlock hidden dimensions of perception, ushering individuals into a realm where reality becomes malleable and perceptions are reshaped.  

  • Hypnogogic hallucination

    When one is in the transitional state between wakefulness and slumber, a fascinating phenomenon can take place—resembling surreal and ethereal experiences, where the senses intertwine, giving rise to auditory or visual hallucinations that seem straight out of a dream. These enigmatic occurrences manifest during the delicate process of falling asleep, creating a tapestry of sensory…

  • Hyperthermia therapy

    A type of treatment in which body tissue is exposed to high temperatures to damage and kill cancer cells or to make cancer cells more sensitive to the effects of radiation and certain anticancer drugs.

  • Hyperosmotic drugs

    Glaucoma medication encompasses a group of pharmaceuticals that belong to a specific class. These drugs work by augmenting the osmotic pressure within the bloodstream, consequently facilitating the movement of water from the eye into the vascular system.  

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