| psychroesthesia | 1. The form of sensation that perceives cold. 2. A sensation of cold although the body is warm; a chill. Origin: psychro-+ G. Aisthesis, sensation (05 Mar 2000) |
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| psychrometer | An instrument for measuring the tension of the aqueous vapor in the atmosphere, being essentially a wet and dry bulb hygrometer. Origin: Gr. Psychros cold: cf. F. Psychrometre. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| psychrometrical | Of or pertaining to the psychrometer or psychrometry. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| psychrometry | <physics> That branch of physics which relates to the determination of the humidity of bodies, particularly of the atmosphere, with the theory and use of the instruments constructed for this purpose. Origin: Cf. F. Hygrometrie. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| psychrophile | An organism able to grow at low temperatures and showing a growth temperature optimum of more than 15 degrees C. (09 Oct 1997) |
| psychrophilic | Pertaining to a psychrophile. Origin: psychro-+ G. Phileo, to love (05 Mar 2000) |
| psychrophobia | 1. Extreme sensitiveness to cold. 2. <psychology> A morbid dread of cold. Origin: psychro-+ G. Phobos, fear (05 Mar 2000) |
| psychrophore | A double catheter through which cold water is circulated to apply cold to the urethra or another canal or cavity. Origin: psychro-+ G. Phoros, bearing (05 Mar 2000) |
| psychrotolerant | An organism able to grow at low temperature but having a growth temperature optimum of less than 15 degrees C. (09 Oct 1997) |
| psylla | Origin: NL, from Gr. A flea. <zoology> Any leaping plant louse of the genus Psylla, or family Psyllidae. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| psyllium | <chemical> Dried, ripe seeds of plantago psyllium, p. Indica, and p. Ovata (plantaginaceae). Plantain seeds swell in water and are used as demulcents and bulk laxatives. Pharmacological action: cathartic. Chemical name: Psyllium gum (12 Dec 1998) |
| psyllium husk | The husk of the dried ripe seeds of Plantago psyllium, P. Indica, P. Ovata, and P. Arenaria (family Plantaginaceae). The husks swell on exposure to water and provide an indigestible mucilaginous mass in the intestines. Used as a bulk laxative and lubricant (05 Mar 2000) |
| psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid | See: plantago seed. (05 Mar 2000) |
| psyllium seed | The cleaned, dried ripe seed of Plantago indica or of P. Ovata. A mild cathartic that acts by absorbing water and providing indigestible mucilaginous bulk for the intestines. Must not be used in intestinal obstruction. Synonym: plantago seed, plantain seed. (05 Mar 2000) |
| psychotherapy |
the treatment of mental and emotional disorders using psychological methods, such as counseling, instead of physical means
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| psychoactive substance |
a substance, which affects the perceptions, the mood, the way of thinking and the behavior of a person; it may be also called psychotropic substance
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| psychrophile |
An organism that grows optimally at low temperatures.
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| psychotropic |
A drug that affects the mind, emotions, or behavior.
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| psychic |
a person who is sensitive to energy...the forces beyond the physical world.
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