Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Adrenomedullary hormone
Any of several hormones (e.g., epinephrine and norepinephrin) produced by the adrenal medulla.
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Adrenocortical hormone
A hormone (e.g., aldosterone or cortisol) that is secreted by the cortex of the adrenal gland.
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Hormesis
The stimulating effect of a low dose of a substance that is toxic in higher doses.
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Hopelessness
Despair; loss of faith in the possibility of a positive outcome. Loss of trust in one’s prospects may give rise to depression, desperation, or antisocial behaviors.
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Reading for enhanced hope
A pattern of expectations and desires that is sufficient for mobilizing energy on one’s own behalf and can be strengthened.
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Hooke’s law
The stress used to stretch or compress a body is proportional to the strain as long as the elastic limits of the body have not been exceeded.
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Hoodia gordonii
A cactuslike herb promoted as a dietary supplement for weight loss. There is no evidence that the herb is effective, and its potentially toxic effects on the liver make it an unwise choice for dieters.
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Honorific
To convey honor upon a person, especially while writing or speaking about an individual.
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Honeymoon
A disease remission, used especially to describe the brief period after the diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus during which no insulin therapy is required.
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Homozygosis
The formation of a zygote by the union of gametes that have one or more identical alleles.
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