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31Intentional Harassment, Alarm or Distress — In English Law Intentional Harassment, Alarm or Distress forms part of the Public Order Act 1986 under section 4A. The Public Order Act 1986 s.4A states:1) A person is guilty of an offence if, with intent to cause a person intentional harassment …
32neonatal respiratory distress syndrome — dyspnea with cyanosis in the newborn, a condition caused by deficiency of surfactant. Prodromal signs include dilatation of the alae nasi, expiratory grunt, and retraction of the suprasternal notch or costal margins. It is usually seen in infants …
33respiratory distress syndrome — Pathol. 1. Also called hyaline membrane disease. an acute lung disease of the newborn, occurring primarily in premature babies and babies born to ill mothers, characterized by rapid breathing, flaring of the nostrils, inelastic lungs, edema of… …
34respiratory distress syndrome of newborns — ▪ pathology also called hyaline membrane disease a common complication in infants, especially in premature newborns, characterized by extremely laboured breathing, cyanosis (a bluish tinge to the skin or mucous membranes), and abnormally… …
35adult respiratory distress syndrome — (ARDS) a form of acute respiratory failure that occurs after a precipitating event, such as trauma, aspiration, or inhalation of a toxic substance; it is particularly associated with septic shock. Lung injury is characterized by reduced oxygen in …
36adult respiratory distress syndrome — ARDS a form of acute respiratory failure that occurs after a precipitating event, such as trauma, aspiration, or inhalation of a toxic substance; it is particularly associated with septic shock. Lung injury is characterized by reduced oxygen in… …
37Obsessive-compulsive disorder — (OCD) is a chronic anxiety disorder most commonly characterized by obsessive, distressing, intrusive thoughts and related compulsions. Compulsions are tasks or rituals which attempt to neutralize the obsessions. OCD is distinguished from other… …
38Obsessive–compulsive disorder — OCD redirects here. For other uses, see OCD (disambiguation). Not to be confused with Obsessive–compulsive personality disorder. Obsessive–compulsive disorder Classification and external resources Repetitive handwashing is a common OCD sym …
39Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder — (HSDD), is listed under the Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders of the DSM IV. [American Psychiatric Association (2000): Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (4th ed. text rev), Washington DC.] It was first included in the DSM… …
40diagnosis — /duy euhg noh sis/, n., pl. diagnoses / seez/. 1. Med. a. the process of determining by examination the nature and circumstances of a diseased condition. b. the decision reached from such an examination. Abbr.: Dx 2. Biol. scientific… …
