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Anomic suicide refers to suicide undertaken when society is unable or unwilling to help its members in regulating their desires ; a sociological category in which suicide is said to arise from social underregulation or sudden withdrawal of social control (lawlessness or normless). Anomic suicide is committed by people who experience a severe disorientation and role confusion because of a large change in their relationship to society
Anonymity is the practice of ensuring that an individual''s name is not directly associated with the information or measurements obtained from that individual. Keeping records anonymous is a
Anorexia is a disorder in which individuals are unable to eat food, may have a severe decrease in appetite, and have an intense fear of becoming obese even when emaciated.
Anorexia nervosa refers to an eating disorder characterized by intentional starvation, distorted body image, excessive amounts of energy, and an intense fear of gaining weight.
Anorgasmia is a term used in psychology to describe a sexual dysfunction characterized by the inability to achieve orgasm, despite adequate sexual stimulation. This can occur in both men and women and can be a temporary or persistent problem.