Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

A person suffering from masochism. A person who derives pleasure from masochism.  

A system which explains human behayiour by organising human needs in order of priority, from basic ones such as eating to complex ones such as finding self-fulfilment, a higher level of motivation not being activated until the lesser needs have been satisfied.  

Used to describe diseases that are present but not observable. Concealed, especially as in masked infection. For example, women exposed to rubella during the first trimester of pregnancy may be given immune globulin. This may prevent clinical symptoms of rubella in the mother, yet the fetus may be adversely affected and born with congenital defects.…

A metal and rubber frame that fits over the nose and mouth and is used to administer an anaesthetic. A piece of gauze which fits over the mouth and nose to prevent droplet infection. A cover which fits over the face of a person who has suffered facial damage in an accident. To conceal or…

A surgical procedure in which the inside of a cyst is opened up so that the cyst can be allowed to shrink gradually, because it cannot be cut out. A procedure in which a cyst is cut open to drain its contents, and the edges of the incision are sewn to nearby skin to form…

Something which acts an indicator of something else. A substance introduced into the body to make internal structures clearer to X-rays.  

Obvious or noticeable.  

A spot or small area of a different colour. Any nevus, bruise, cut, or spot on the surface of a body.  

A fracture of one of the metatarsal bones in the foot, caused by excessive exercise to which the body is not accustomed. A break or fracture of a bone, most commonly in the metatarsal bones of the feet or in the lower leg, that occurs as a result of prolonged or repeated marching, running, or…

A severe viral infection causing high fever, bleeding from mucous membranes, vomiting and often death. Viral disease of vervet (green) monkeys transmitted to humans by contact with the infected animal, especially blood or tissues used in laboratory studies. In humans it causes a serious and often fatal illness characterized by fever, rash, headache, vomiting, diarrhea,…