Category: S

Drug abuse characterized by impairment in occupational or social functioning caused by a pattern of long-term pathological use. The misuse or excessive use of drugs, alcohol or other substances for pleasure or to satisfy addiction, which often causes health, emotional or social problems for the user. A general term encompassing alcohol abuse, drug abuse, solvent…

The process of commanding a witness to appear and testify before a judicial or other official body. A writ directing appearance of a person in court. A legal document requiring that a person appear at court at a specified time to testify as a witness. If the person is required to supply certain documents (such…

In sociology, the placing of a group or class in a lower rank relative to another group. The state of being under control or dominance. The state of organs that are influenced or regulated by other organs.  

Under the chin.  

The assumed fact that stimuli below the absolute threshold have an effect on perception.  

Advertising that stimulates a person’s unconsciousness subliminal perception.  

Below the threshold of consciousness a stimulus is present, but the person is unaware of its presence. Below the threshold of sensation. Too slight to be noticed by the senses. Below the threshold of sensation; too weak to arouse sensation or muscular contraction. Under the level of conscious perception or awareness.  

A commercial preparation of fentanyl.  

A lethal gene with delayed effect. The gene, in proper combination with other elements of heredity or environmental factors, kills its possessor in infancy, childhood, or adulthood.  

Topical content, such as facts, theories, controversies, and ideas appropriate to the needs, interests, and developmental levels of the learner.