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• Paradox
  ...adoxon', which means 'contrary to expectation'. It is derived from 'para' (contrary to) and 'doxa' (opinion or belief). ...ulse Paradox]] is a condition where the pulse decreases during inhalation, contrary to the normal increase that is usually observed.
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• Paradoxical
  ...an adjective that describes a situation, statement, or outcome that seems contrary to what one would intuitively expect. It is often used in medical terminolo ...ich means "contrary to expectation." It is derived from "para-" (beyond or contrary) and "doxa" (opinion or belief).
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• Hypochondriasis
  ...he or she is suffering from a major illness despite medical opinion to the contrary ...he or she is suffering from a major illness despite medical opinion to the contrary<br>{{glossary headings}}<br>[[Category:Glossary]]
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• Adverse
  ..."contrary". In the medical context, it is used to denote an effect that is contrary to the desired or expected outcome.
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• Paradoxical reaction
  ...kʃən) is a type of [[Adverse Drug Reaction|adverse drug reaction]] that is contrary to the expected outcome. This term is often used in [[Pharmacology|pharmaco ...doxical Reaction" is derived from the Greek word "paradoxos", which means "contrary to expectation". It is combined with the word "reaction", which in this con
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• Paranormal
  ...ɔːrməl/) is a term used to describe events or phenomena that are beyond or contrary to what is scientifically understood or explainable. The term is derived fr ...ions of the word paranormal, it is described as anything that is beyond or contrary to what is deemed scientifically possible.
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• Opposite
  ...f medicine to describe a condition, symptom, or anatomical feature that is contrary to another. The term is derived from the Latin word "oppositus", meaning "s ...cine, "opposite" is often used to describe conditions or symptoms that are contrary to each other. For example, [[hypertension]] (high blood pressure) is the o
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• Wahneinfall
  ...lusion or a false belief that is firmly held despite clear evidence to the contrary. ...ld with strong conviction even in the presence of superior evidence to the contrary.
  1 KB (202 words) - 00:24, 7 February 2024
• Delusions
  ...e fixed, false beliefs that conflict with reality. Despite evidence to the contrary, a person in a delusional state can't let go of these convictions. ...such as believing one has a severe disease despite medical evidence to the contrary.
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• Waiver
  ...oppel''' is a legal principle that prevents someone from arguing something contrary to a claim or right that they previously waived. ...Estoppel]]: A legal principle that prevents someone from arguing something contrary to a claim or right that they previously waived.
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• Obesity paradox
  ...itself fat", while 'paradox' comes from the Greek ''paradoxos'', meaning "contrary to expectations". The Obesity paradox refers to the statistical observation that, contrary to the common understanding that obesity is universally harmful, overweight
  2 KB (269 words) - 17:46, 9 February 2024
• Diaphragmatic paradox
  ...doxos' meaning 'contrary to expectation'. This refers to the unexpected or contrary movement of the diaphragm during respiration.
  2 KB (227 words) - 19:54, 7 February 2024
• Pulsus paradoxus
  ...unusual finding of a pulse that becomes weaker with inspiration, which is contrary to the normal physiological response.
  2 KB (271 words) - 23:04, 9 February 2024
• Craving
  ...resistible impulse to perform an act, especially one that is irrational or contrary to one's will.
  1 KB (187 words) - 23:15, 4 February 2024
• Monothematic delusion
  ...false belief held with strong conviction despite superior evidence to the contrary.
  1 KB (183 words) - 06:15, 11 February 2024
• Somatization
  ...f having a serious illness, despite medical testing and reassurance to the contrary.
  1 KB (185 words) - 02:41, 7 February 2024
• Backwards
  ...often used in the medical field to describe a condition or action that is contrary to the usual or expected direction.
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• Palace of the Inquisition
  * [[Heresy]]: Belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious (especially Christian) doctrine.
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• Outcomes paradox
  ...r consequence of an action. "Paradox" (from the Greek "paradoxos" meaning "contrary to expectation") is a statement or proposition that, despite sound reasonin
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• Urge
  ...resistible impulse to perform an act, especially one that is irrational or contrary to one's will.
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