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Behavior disorders in which an individual may be exceptionally clumsy, socially inadequate, or easily flustered.  

A disturbance in normal functioning related to mental, physical, or psychological dimensions of humans. A condition in which part of the body is not functioning correctly. A disturbance of regular or normal functions. Disturbance of normal function of the mind or body; disease. A pathological condition of the mind or body. Particular disorders are listed…

In law, a case dismissed because the allegations in the complaint have been found untrue, or because they are insufficient to entitle complaint to the relief sought.  

In law, a final disposition of a suit by a court by sending it out of court without a trial on the issues.  

In research, ignoring personal advantage when interpreting data.  

The loss of organization or integration in any organized system. A loss of personality organization. The product of catabolism; the falling apart of the constituents of a substance.  

The removal of, or lessening of, inhibitions.  

Killing or removing pathogens or arresting their ability to grow and multiply. A chemical substance that kills bacteria or other microorganisms that can cause infection. Examples are tincture of iodine, argyrols, gentian violet, mercocresols, nitromersol, thimerosal, benzalkonium, and alcohol, sterilization. The removal of microorganisms on the surface of something. The use of a disinfectant to…

In Assagioli’s psychosynthesis, a way of reaching one’s true self; a process whereby the person carefully and clearly examines those things that normally comprise and/or affect his or her identity.  

In Piaget’s theory, a state in which one’s available schemas or mental structures are discovered to be inadequate. This state is prerequisite to cognitive advance. Loss or weakness of balance, as may occur, e.g., in cases of inner ear disease. An unequal and unstable equilibrium. The challenge of equilibrium presents itself as a condition characterized…