Chapter 22 Combining Form

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anxiolytic

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A drug that is used for relief of anxiety; a mild tranquilizer.

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autism

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Disorder marked by difficulties in verbal and nonverbal communication and in social and play interactions.

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hallucinogen

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A substance that causes hallucinations (false sensory perceptions).

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hypnosis

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Condition or state of altered consciousness in which there is increased responsiveness to commands and suggestions.

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psychiatrist

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One who specializes in the treatment of the mind.

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mental

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Pertaining to the mind.

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neurosis

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An emotional disorder that can interfere with a person’s ability to lead a normal life, but is milder than a psychosis. Examples are anxiety states and phobias.

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paraphilia (means abnormal)

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A psychosexual disorder in which sexual arousal is dependent on bizarre fantasies or acts involving use of a nonhuman object or suffering and humiliation of a human.

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schizophrenia

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A psychosis involving withdrawal from the external world with a disturbed sense of self; includes delusions, hallucinations, and inappropriate affect. Literally means “split mind.”

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psychosis

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Significant impairment of reality with symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, and bizarre behavior.

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psychopharmacology

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Study of the effect of drugs on the mind.

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psychotherapy

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Treatment of the mind.

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schizoid

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Traits of shyness, social withdrawal, and introversion that characterize the schizoid personality. Also, can refer to schizophrenia-like traits that indicate a predisposition to schizophrenia.

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psychosomatic

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Pertaining to the effect of the mind on the body in causing illness.

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somatoform disorders

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Mental disorders that are characterized by symptoms that suggest a physical disorder but can’t be explained by an actual physical disorder.

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psychogenic

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Pertaining to produced by the mind.

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neuroleptic drugs

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Drugs that modify psychotic behavior and symptoms (phenothiazines are examples).

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kleptomania

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Madness or compulsion to steal.

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pyromania

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Madness for setting fires or seeing them. (Means fire, heat).

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agoraphobia

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Fear of being alone in open or public places. (Also means fear of leaving home or a safe place).

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xenophobia

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Fear of strangers.

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euphoria

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Exaggerated feeling of well-being; “high.”

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dysphoria

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Depressed mood; sadness and hopelessness.

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cyclothymia

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Mania alternating with depression; mild form of bipolar (manic-depressive) disorder. (Cycl/o means circle, recurring. Alternating periods of hypomania and depression; lesser intensity than in bioplar disorder).

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dysthymia

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Depressed mood that is not as severe as major depression.

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apathy

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Lack of feeling; indifference, without emotion.

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catatonia

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A state of diminished responsiveness to stimuli associated with schizophrenia. (Ton/o means tension. A state psychologically induced immobility with muscular rigidity).

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hypomania

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A mood disorder that resembles mania, but is of lesser intensity.

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hypochondriasis

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Condition marked by exaggerated concern for one’s physical health and exaggeration of minor complaints and normal sensations. (Chondr/o means cartilage).

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paranoia

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Delusions of grandeur or persecution. Literal meaning is “abnormal mind.” (The no- in this term comes from the Greek word nous, meaning mind).