Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Dimensions of health
The aspects of humans that are affected by genetics, environments, and behavior.
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Dildo
An artificial penis used by some females (or males) for self-stimulation or masturbation.
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Dilaudid hydromorphone
A synthetic drug.
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Dilation and evacuation (D&E)
An abortion procedure used in the second trimester that is a combination of a vacuum curettage and dilation and curettage methods. During the second trimester, removal of the products of conception by suction curettage and use of forceps.
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Dilation and curettage (D&C)
A common procedure for performing an abortion. The cervix is dilated using graduated instruments and the contents of the uterus are scraped away with a curette, vacuum aspiration; saline induction; hysterotomy; menstrual extraction; dilation and evacuation. Dilation of the cervix and scraping of the endometrium. An operative procedure in which the cervix is dilated and…
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Dilated pupil
A pupil of the eye that is enlarged beyond its normal size.
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Dihydrohydroxycodeine
A semisynthetic derivative of morphine
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Dihydrocodeine
A narcotic analgesic. A drug used to relieve pain and suppress coughs. It is administered by mouth or injection and sometimes causes nausea, dizziness, and constipation. Dependence of the morphine type can also occur, but this is rare. Dihydrocodeine is a type of painkiller categorized as an opioid analgesic. Common side effects of dihydrocodeine include…
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Dihybrid
In genetics, a cross between parents differing in two pairs of genes.
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Digit span
The maximum number of digits that can be retained in short-term memory following the oral presentation of a series of digits at the rate of one per second.
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