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An extremely rare, theoretical phenomenon characterized by the incineration of the body by a chemical interaction within the body’s physiology or biochemistry. The process of a body catching fire as a result of heat generated by internal chemical action. Many hundreds of cases of spontaneous human combustion have been reported, generally regarding corpses, though a…

The stiffening and enlargement of the penis without a sexual stimulus. Relatively common in adolescent males.  

Under certain circumstances, material begins to bum without an external source of fire or heat.  

A molester who attacks a child sexually as a target of opportunity, rather than as a deliberately planned assault.  

The lower cylinder of erectile tissue of the penis that extends the length of the penile shaft q.v. ct: cavernous bodies.  

Related to sexuality, a soft, pliable, plastic device containing spermicide that is inserted into the vagina before intercourse to prevent sperm from entering the uterus. A piece of light absorbent material, either natural or synthetic, used in bathing and cleaning. Elastic, porous mass forming the internal skeleton of certain marine animals; or rubber or synthetic…

A form of rheumatoid arthritis that affects the entire body rather than isolated joints or areas.  

A method of establishing reliability in which performance is paired on two halves of the same test.  

A carrying device for the injured that is divided longitudinally, slipped beneath the injured from each side, and locked at each end, thus providing an extraction device and litter. A metal stretcher that can be split down the middle, slid under a patient, and reconnected.  

A condition in which the corpus callosum and some other fibers are cut so that the two cerebral hemispheres are isolated.