Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

  • Disparity

    In the realm of disparity, where equivalence or resemblance is absent, one may encounter a lack of similarity. Such dissimilarity can be linked to discrepancies in the provision of care or treatment.  

  • Disorder of sex development

    In contemporary discourse, there is a growing preference for the term that describes an unconventional manifestation of chromosomal, genital, or gonadal development. This term, also recognized as a disorder of sex differentiation, is increasingly favored to acknowledge and discuss such variations in a more inclusive and accurate manner.  

  • Disenfranchised grief

    There exists a profound sorrow, commonly known as grief, which finds itself in a state of constraint due to the inability to openly communicate or acknowledge the passing or other forms of loss in a public manner.  

  • Direct primary care

    In the realm of healthcare provision, there exists a distinctive approach where the primary care services are extended by physicians directly to the individuals seeking medical attention, bypassing any involvement or mediation of an insurance entity. This innovative model is often referred to as Direct Primary Care (DPC), which, at times, is used interchangeably with…

  • Diphyllobothriasis

    An infestation by parasitic organisms originating from the Diphyllobothrium genus, specifically the tapeworms, such as the fish tapeworm (Diphyllobothrium latum), leads to the occurrence of this condition.  

  • Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis

    The customary formulation employed to vaccinate children against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis, commonly referred to as whooping cough, involves the utilization of a vaccine referred to as “acellular pertussis” (aP). This particular vaccine, which was introduced in the mid-1990s, is typically administered as part of a combined vaccine regimen known as DTaP.  

  • Dilated cardiomyopathy

    Commonly referred to as congestive cardiomyopathy, this condition involves the stretching of the heart chamber walls, resulting in the enlargement of the ventricles. This enlargement enables the ventricles to accommodate a larger volume of blood than what is considered typical.  

  • Dihydroxyacetone

    A substance utilized to dye the skin, creating the illusion of a sun-kissed complexion.  

  • Digital rectal examination

    A standard screening examination employed to identify the presence of nodules in the prostate gland or any induration or anomalous changes in the prostate tissue. The physician gently inserts a lubricated and gloved finger (digit) into the patient’s rectum, situated directly behind the prostate. As a significant number of tumors develop in the rear portion…

  • Digestive enzymes

    Molecules that facilitate the disintegration of substantial molecules, typically pertaining to food, into smaller molecular components.  

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