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Agonist substitution refers to the replacement of a drug on which a person is dependent with, with another one that has a similar chemical makeup, an agonist. It is used as a treatment for substance dependence.
Agonistic displays refers to threatening gestures, stares, poses, or displays intended to intimidate others
Agoraphobia refers to the fear of public places or open spaces; agoraphobics try to avoid being in situations from which they think escape would be difficult or help and safety are not readily available; this is often diagnosed in conjunction with panic disorder
Other definition:
Agoraphobia refers to the intense Anxiety about being trapped or stranded in a situation without help if a panic attack occurs.
Agoraphobia (without panic ) refers to the fear that something extremely embarrassing will happen if one leaves the house or enters unfamiliar situations.
Agouti-related peptide (AgRP) refers to inhibitory neurotransmitter found in the areas of the hypothalamus that regulate feeding
Agrammatism refers to a language disturbance; difficulty in the production and comprehension of grammatical features, such as proper use of function words, word endings, and word order.
Agranulocytosis refers to the condition characterized by a deficiency of granulocytes, which are substances produced by the bone marrow and fight infection; 1 to 2 percent of people who take Clozapine develop this condition