what is alexithymia
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- In brief, alexithymia is the inability to talk about feelings due to a lack of emotional awareness. Alexithymics are typically unable to identify, understand or describe their own emotions, and the construct of alexithymia refers to some of the chief manifestations of this deficit in emotional functioning. Alexithymia does not constitute a clinical disorder in its own right.
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- echolalia ech·o·la·li·a (ěk'ō-lā'lē-ə) n. The immediate and involuntary repetition of words or phrases just spoken by others, often a symptom of autism or some types of schizophrenia. Also called echophrasia. An infant's repetition of the sounds made by others, a normal occurrence in childhood development. Also called echophrasia.
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Tonsillitis Tonsillitis is inflammation due to infection of the tonsils. Pharyngitis is inflammation of the oropharynx but not the tonsils. The tonsils tend to atrophy in early adulthood. In laryngitis there are few visible signs of infection but with soreness lower down the throat often associated with a hoarse voice.
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- Lymphopenia or lymphocytopenia is a condition that involves a decrease in the level of serum lymphocytes. The lymphocytes are essential in the part of immunity or in protecting the body from infections.Many conditions are associated with lymphopenia.ymphopenia Causes. The condition is caused primarily by an infection or a recent infection. It is also possible that the body is not capable of making or producing enough lymphocytes.
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Xenia (Greek) Theoxeny or theoxenia is a theme in Greek mythology in which humans demonstrate their virtue or piety by extending hospitality to a humble stranger (xenos) , who turns out to be a disguised deity (theos) with the capacity to bestow rewards.heoxeny or theoxenia is a theme in Greek mythology in which humans demonstrate their virtue or piety by extending hospitality to a humble stranger (xenos) , who turns out to be a disguised deity (theos) with the capacity to bestow rewards.
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Immunocompromised A change or alteration of the immune system that normally serves to fight off infections and other illnesses. This can involve changes in antibodies that the body produces (hygogammaglobulinemia), or defect in the cells that partake in the immune response.
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elephantiasis Lymphatic filariasis is a disease of underdeveloped regions found in South America, Central Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and the Caribbean. It is a disease that has been present for centuries, as ancient Persian and Indian writings clearly described elephant-like swellings of the arms, legs, and genitals.
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- Hashimoto's thyroiditis or chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease in which the thyroid gland is attacked by a variety of cell-and antibody-mediated immune processes, causing primary hypothyroidism.ashimoto's thyroiditis or chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease in which the thyroid gland is attacked by a variety of cell-and antibody-mediated immune processes, causing primary hypothyroidism.
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Hypothyroidism Hypothyroidism, often called underactive thyroid or low thyroid and sometimes hypothyreosis, is a common disorder of the endocrine system in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. It can cause a number of symptoms, such as poor ability to tolerate cold, a feeling of tiredness, and weight gain. In children, hypothyroidism leads to delays in growth and intellectual development, which is called cretinism in severe cases.
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- Chlamydia trachomatis. By Ashley Wiser. Chlamydia, also known as the silent STI due to its lack of symptoms in infected individuals, is a bacterial infection caused by Chlamydia trachomatis (1). Chlamydia trachomatis is an intracellular parasite that survives within targets cells of mucous membrane. Mucous membranes that are susceptible to infection include surfaces of the urethra, vagina, cervix, and endometrium, fallopian tubes, anus, rectum, eyelid, and throat (2) .
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lymphadenopathy lymphadenopathy. angioimmunoblastic lymphadenopathy, angioimmunoblastic lymphadenopathy with dysproteinemia (AILD) a systemic lymphoma-like disorder characterized by malaise, generalized lymphadenopathy, and constitutional symptoms; it is a nonmalignant hyperimmune reaction to chronic antigenic stimulation. a swelling of the lymph nodes that is associated with HIV infection and AIDS. See acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). lymphadenopathy, regional, n the involvement of nodes draining a specific region (e.g., submental nodes draining the middle of the lower lip, floor of the oral cavity, skin of the chin).
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- Lymphadenopathy is: disease of they lymph nodes. Lymphadenopathy is a disease (-pathy) of the lymph nodes or glands (aden/o). The suffix -rrhage means: excessive discharge or bursting forth of fluid. The suffixes -rrhage and -rrhagia mean excessive flow or profuse fluid discharge. A hemorrhage is an excessive discharge of blood (hem/o).
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privilege Definition of privilege for English Language Learners. : 1  a right or benefit that is given to some people and not to others. : 2  a special opportunity to do something that makes you proud. : 3  the advantage that wealthy and powerful people have over other people in a society.
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Elephantiasis (Elephantitis) Disease, Types, Pictures, Treatment What is elephantiasis? Elephantiasis is a condition where the skin thickens and hardens after excessive swelling associated with lymph accumulation (lymphedema). It is most marked in the lower limbs but also commonly affects the scrotum in males, and may also affect the breasts and arms.
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Babesiosis Babesia is a protozoan parasite of which B. microti and B. divergens are the two species most frequently found to infect humans. Infections from other species of Babesia have been documented in humans, but are not regularly seen.Babesiosis is also known as piroplasmosis.abesia (also called Nuttallia) is a genus of protozoan apicomplexan piroplasms which was discovered by the Romanian bacteriologist Victor Babeș, that infect the blood and cause a parasitic, hemolytic disease known as babesiosis.
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Lymphocytopenia Lymphocytopenia, or lymphopenia, is the condition of having an abnormally low level of lymphocytes in the blood. Lymphocytes are a white blood cell with important functions in the immune system. The opposite is lymphocytosis, which refers to an excessive level of lymphocytes. Lymphocytopenia may be present as part of a pancytopenia, when the total numbers of all types of blood cells are reduced.
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Hemispatial neglect Hemispatial neglect, also called hemiagnosia, hemineglect, unilateral neglect, spatial neglect, contralateral neglect, unilateral visual inattention, hemi-inattention, neglect syndrome or contralateral hemispatialagnosia, is a neuropsychological condition in which, after damage to one hemisphere of the brain is sustained, a deficit in attention to and awareness of one side of the field of vision is observed. It is defined by the inability of a person to process and perceive stimuli on one side o
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Exceptional memory Hyperthymesia or hyperthymesitic syndrome is superior autobiographical memory, the type of memory that forms people's life stories. The term thymesia is derived from the Greek word thymesis, meaning memory. The capabilities of the affected individuals are not limited to recalling specific events from their personal experience.
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What is Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome and isolated hemihypertrophy? When overgrowth is limited to only one side of the body, it is called hemihypertrophy or hemihyperplasia. People with Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome also have an increased risk of developing certain cancers during childhood. These are usually cancers of the kidney or liver.
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Eyelid Twitching | Causes | Treatment DEFINITION of Myokymia. Myokymia is the medical name for eyelid twitching. Myokymia is spontaneous contracture of the eyelid muscles, usually the orbicularis oculi muscle. Myokymia is usually unilateral (one eye only) and more often involves the lower eyelid instead of the upper. The condition is not serious and is usually self limiting.
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Trachoma Trachoma, also called granular conjunctivitis, Egyptian ophthalmia, and blinding trachoma, is an infectious disease caused by bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. The infection causes a roughening of the inner surface of the eyelids. This roughening can lead to pain in the eyes, breakdown of the outer surface or cornea of the eyes, and possibly blindness. Untreated, repeated trachoma infections can result in a form of permanent blindness when the eyelids turn inward. The bacteria that cause the disease can be spread by both direct and indirect contact with an affected person's eyes or nose.
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- Ataxia-telangiectasia, also referred to as ataxia-telangiectasia syndrome or Louis–Bar syndrome, is a rare, neurodegenerative, autosomal recessive disease causing severe disability. Ataxia refers to poor coordination and telangiectasia to small dilated blood vessels, both of which are hallmarks of the disease. A-T affects many parts of the body: It impairs certain areas of the brain including the cerebellum, causing difficulty with movement and coordination. It weakens the immune system ...
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- Hashimoto’s disease is an autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid. It also is called Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (theye-royd-EYET-uhss). The thyroid is a small gland in the front of the neck. The thyroid makes hormones called T3 and T4 that regulate how the body uses energy.any people with Hashimoto’s disease have no symptoms for years. An enlarged thyroid, called a goiter, is often the first sign of disease. The goiter may cause the front of the neck to look swollen. You or your doctor may notice the goiter.
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Definitions for alexithymia people who are confused about the sources of their own emotions a condition that in the extreme is called alexithymia also tend to report little benefit from a burst of tears studies have found
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Frequently Asked Questions (also known as Mediterranean anemia, or Cooley’s Anemia) is a genetic blood disease. People born with this disease cannot make normal hemoglobin (anemia) which is needed to produce healthy red blood cells.
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- alexithymia definition and synonyms close 90 % of the time speakers of english use just 7500 words in speech and writing these words appear in red and are graded with stars one star words are frequent two star words are more frequent and three star words are the most frequent time and time again ravi s brother seems to suffer from alexithymia