Glossary A

Glossary A

Aphasic refers to a person who has a disorder of language ; usually associated with damage to the left hemisphere of the brain

Aphonia refers to the inability to create sounds or speak.

Aphrodisiac refers to a substance (usually food, such as oyster, chocolate, strawberry) that increases, or is believed to increase, a person’s sexual desire.

Apnea refers to a gap or pause in breathing, temporary absence of breathing or prolonged respiratory failure and transient cessation of respiration whether normal (as in hibernating animals) or abnormal (as that caused by certain drugs).

Apnea index (AI) refers to a measure of the severity of sleep apnea; the number of apnea events per hour.

Apnea index (AI) refers to a measure of the severity of sleep apnea; the number of Apnea events per hour.

Apollonian aspect of human nature is a term used which is according to Nietzsche, is that part of human beings that seeks order, tranquillity, and predictability.

Apomorphine is a type of drug that is being studied to treat severe Parkinson’s disease. It is made from morphine but does not actually contain morphine. It increases the levels of dopamine available in the brain.