Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

A part of a social system that disrupts the operation of another part of that system. Not working properly. Unable to relate to other people emotionally or socially.  

Dyscalculia is a widely used term for disabilities in mathematics. Whereas the term acalculia is reserved for the total inability to do math, dyscalculia refers to a less severe problem performing math problems. Dyscalculia can be developmental or acquired (e.g., traumatic brain injury), and the problem can range from mild to severe. Specific math computation…

An ego defense mechanism.  

Visual cues to depth that are created by movements of either the viewer or the objects in the visual field of the viewer.  

In a state of change. Health is dynamic in the sense that it is influenced by factors from both within and outside of the person. Moving moral or physical forces of any kind. To vital force or inherent power; opposed to static.    

Theoretical emotional phases that a person passes through when faced with imminent death: (a) denial and isolation, (b) anger, (c) bargaining, and (d) acceptance. Five predictable, but not universally applicable, psychological stages through which a person passes during the course of a terminal illness. These stages have been identified as denial, anger, bargaining, depression and…

Between two partners. To a relationship involving two persons, e.g., that of doctor and patient in therapy, especially psychotherapy.  

Caused by a combination of genetic and endocrine factors characterized by a shortness in stature that results from premature ossification of the epiphysis of the long bones. A condition in which the growth of a person has stopped, leaving him or her much smaller than average. Abnormal (reduced) growth due to a deficiency in growth…

A solution of 100g of dextrose (glucose) in 1000 ml of sterile water, DSW.  

A solution of 50 g of dextrose in 1000 ml of sterile water, D10W.