Glossary A

Glossary A

Amniotic fluid is the fluid within the amniotic sac that surrounds, suspends and protects the fetus.

Amniotic sac refers to a thin membrane forming a closed sac around the embryo and containing a fluid in which the embryo is immersed. It is the sac containing the fetus.

Englisch: syndromes
Amok, in Malaysia refers to a culture bound syndromes which is precipitated by a perceived slight or insult and refers to a period of brooding followed by an outburst of violent or aggressive behavior.

Amotivational syndrome refers to the loss of effectiveness and reduced capacity to accomplish conventional goals as a result of chronic marijuana use

AMPA receptor refers to glutamate receptor that also responds to the drug a-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid

Amphetamine refers to a colorless, volatile liquid, C9H13N, used primarily as a central nervous system stimulant.

Amphetamine-Use Disorder refers to psychological, biological, behavioral, and social problems associated with Amphetamine use and abuse.

Amphiarthrodial joints refer to joints that functionally allow only a very slight amount of movement, such as synchondrosis (example: costochondral joint of the ribs with sternum), syndesmosis (example: distal tibiofibular), and symphysis (example: symphysis pubis) joints.