Glossary I

Glossary I

Inferior temporal cortex is the portion of the cortex where neurons are highly sensitive to complex aspects of the shape of visual stimuli within very large receptive fields

Inferiority is defined as feelings of inadequacy and incompetence that develop during infancy and serve as the basis to strive for superiority in order to overcome feelings of inferiority. Inferiority is also defined as a sense of incompetence and failure that is built on negative evaluation and lack of skill.

Inferiority complex refers to a strong and pervasive belief that one is not as good as other people. It is often an exaggerated sense of feelings of inadequacy and insecurity that may result in being defensive or anxious; a condition that develops when a person is unable to compensate for normal inferiority feelings. According to Adler, Inferiority complex is the condition one experiences when overwhelmed by feelings of inferiority instead of being motivated toward success by those feelings.

Inferiority feelings refers to the normal condition of all people; the source of all human striving.

Infertility refers to the inability to conceive or impregnate; inability to conceive or carry a fetus through the gestational period.

Infiltration may be defined as gaining of entry into criminal organizations

Infiltrative tumors refer to tumors that take over or infiltrate neighboring areas of the brain and destroy its tissue.

Inflammation is defined as a general immune system response that works to restore damaged tissue.