Glossary: I-P

Medical terminology or medical jargon can often be confusing and even misleading. Here you will find easy-to-understand definitions of common psychological and medical terms.

What is a Manic Episode?
What is a manic episode?

What is Mania?
What is mania?

What is Psychomotor Retardation?
What is psychomotor retardation?

What is Psychomotor Agitation?
What is psychomotor agitation?

What Is a Mixed Episode?
What is a mixed episode

Insomnia
What Is Insomnia?

Internalization
What is internalization?

Lactic Acid
Definition of Lactic Acid

Maladaptive Behavior
What is maladaptive behavior?

Neuron
Definition of neuron

Neurosis
Definition of Neurosis

Neurotransmitters
Definition of Neurotransmitters

Norepinephrine
An explanation of the neurotransmitter, norepinephrine.

Psychoanalysis
Psychoanalysis is a method of treatment that allows a person to deal with painful emotions that are causing distress. But what does psychoanalysis actually entail? Learn the full definition.

Psychosis/Psychotic
What is psychosis?

Psychotherapy
Definition of Psychotherapy

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