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Pertaining to the loin. Either of two pairs of muscles in the groin, psoas major and psoas minor, which help to move the hip joint. Either of two muscles of the abdomen and pelvis that flex the trunk and rotate the thigh. A muscle in the groin that acts jointly with the iliacus muscle to…

A viral disease of birds transmitted to humans. A disease of parrots which can be transmitted to humans. It is similar to typhoid fever, but atypical pneumonia is present. Symptoms include fever, diarrhoea and distension of the abdomen. Infectious disease, caused by the bacterium Chlamydia psittaci, transmitted to humans by infected birds, especially parrots; it…

A psychoactive drug found in the mushroom Psilocybe mexicana. When ingested, it causes nausea, relaxation, dilation of the pupils of the eyes, and profound alteration of mood and behavior. When the effects wear off, mental and physical depression are often experienced. Hallucinogenic drug that comes from a group of mushrooms. A rapidly acting visual hallucinogen…

A mushroom found chiefly in Mexico and is the source of the psychoactive drug, psilocybin.  

A hallucinogenic drug related to psilocybin.  

False stimulation manifested in increased activity, loss of inhibitions, animated feelings, etc. caused by the depressant effect of alcohol or other depressant drug.  

A person who invents, misuses, and/or distorts scientific evidence to support a belief or practice.  

Projections of the cell protoplasm used in effecting movement.  

A committed relationship in which the couple persists in maintaining the partnership even though neither is satisfied with it.  

Meaningless sounds made by some psychotics.