In reference to dental implants, the property of the oxidized layer on the surface of the metal that allows it to not break down under physiological conditions.
A characteristic of persons suffering from depression. The inability of a person to act directly on his or her environment.
In the realm of psychology, an enduring resistance or incapacity to assume accountability for one’s own life and daily affairs. Passivity could be characteristic of conditions like depression or dependent personality disorder. The term holds a distinct significance when applied in the context of schizophrenia: it pertains to a patient’s conviction that external forces govern their thoughts, emotions, or behaviors.