Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

A neurotic condition characterized by a person being more depressed than could reasonably be expected under the circumstances. The duration of depression may be prolonged is characterized by headache, constipation, anorexia, and fatigue. The person is in touch with reality and often recognizes the source of the depression and frustration but overestimates its significance.  

A skull fracture with impaction, depression, or sinking in of the bone fragments. A fracture of a flat bone such as those in the skull where part of the bone has been pushed down lower than the surrounding parts. Disruption of the cranium where bone is pushed inward toward the brain. A fracture in which…

A long-acting injectable contraceptive drug containing only progestin. A trademark for a progesterone derivative used in birth control and treatment of endometriosis which is administered by three-monthly injection. Depo-Provera is a brand name for medroxyprogesterone, which is a progestogen drug with a long-acting effect. It is administered through depot injections and is primarily used as…

To remove hair. To eliminate unwanted hair, various methods can be employed. One approach involves the use of electrolysis, wherein an electric needle is inserted into the hair follicle to deactivate the hair root, leading to the hair falling out and preventing its regrowth. Another method involves the application of x-rays to the scalp, which…

A comparison between those persons whom society considers economically productive and those it considers economically unproductive. As many people over 65 years of age retire from the work force, this group is usually classified as economically unproductive. Others in this category are children, and the unemployed between the ages of 18 and 64 years.  

A person lacking in self-confidence, those with a passively allow others to run their lives and make no demands on them, lest they endanger these protective relationships. Dependent personality disorder is a psychological condition marked by an individual’s inability to function autonomously without substantial guidance from others. People with this disorder often experience feelings of…

The emotional and/or physical need to continue taking a particular drug, drug dependence.  

The development of a psychological and/or physical need for a particular drug, drug dependence. The fact of needing the support of something or someone such as a carer, nurse or doctor, or of being addicted to a drug.  

The federal agency concerned with health of miners, fish and wildlife, and the national parks’ sanitation.  

A federal agency concerned with the health of migrant workers, promotion of health in industries, collection and analysis of data relative to health conditions in industries, and health and working conditions of women in industries. The department of the executive branch of the federal government in charge of administering federal employer/employee policies and regulations.