mental disease — obsolete syphilis A common usage in the days when those with third degree syphilis, along with dipsomaniacs, formed the majority of those in lunatic asylums: ... even in 1966 Winston s son Randolph referred to his grandfather as… … How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms
mental disease — mental illness, psychological disorder … English contemporary dictionary
mental disease — noun any disease of the mind; the psychological state of someone who has emotional or behavioral problems serious enough to require psychiatric intervention • Syn: ↑mental illness, ↑psychopathy • Ant: ↑mental health (for: ↑mental illness) … Useful english dictionary
mental disease — /ˈmɛntl dəziz/ (say mentl duhzeez) noun → mental illness …
mental disease — A disease affecting the mind. For the purposes of a Durham or product test in determining criminal responsibility, a condition which is considered capable of either improving or deteriorating. Durham v United States, 94 App DC 228, 214 F2d 862,… … Ballentine's law dictionary
mental disease — see under disorder … Medical dictionary
Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease — The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease is a scholarly journal on psychopathology.Founded in 1874, it is the world s oldest independent scientific monthly in the field of human behavior. Articles cover theory, etiology, therapy, social impact… … Wikipedia
mental disease or defect — See insanity … Black's law dictionary
mental disease or defect — See insanity … Black's law dictionary
Mental Pathology — Mental Pathology † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Mental Pathology This subject will be considered under the following headings: I. Localization of Mental Faculties II. Causes of Mental Disturbances III. Varieties of Insanity… … Catholic encyclopedia
