Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

The touching of tongues during kissing.  

Render free from electrical current.  

Reasoning in which a person attempts to determine whether a statement logically follows from a certain premise, as in the analysis of syllogisms. The process of reaching logical conclusions by employing logical reasoning.  

Assumes certain health facts and premises to be accurate with a conclusion based on “known truths.” It is characterized chiefly by memorization of certain health facts presumed to lead to a change in health behavior, inductive learning, deductive reasoning. A learning style in which a teacher or parent presents a general rule or concept and…

A type of logical reasoning that starts with a general proposition and derives less general, lower level propositions consistent with it.  

A clause in a health insurance policy indicating the amount the insured must pay before the insurance company begins payment for covered medical or health costs. The amount of loss or expense that must be incurred by an insured or otherwise covered individual before an insurer will assume any liability for all or part of…

In an emergency, a radio channel established between the dispatcher and an EMT q.v. that is free from interference by other users.  

Crossing over, similar to an X. The crossing of nerve fibres in the central nervous system. Natural crossing over of fibers, especially nerve fibers, or other parts from opposite sides of the body, to form an X shape. A point at which two or more structures of the body cross to the opposite side. The…

Bed sores. Term used to describe a pressure ulcer. Inflammation or sore on the skin over a bony prominence (e.g., shoulder blade, elbow, hip, buttocks, heel), resulting from prolonged pressure on the area, usually from being confined to bed. Most frequently seen in elderly and immobilized persons, decubitus ulcers may be prevented by frequent change…

Legal process of reducing the penalty for a particular behavior still restricted by law.