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Pharmacokinetics refers to the branch of Pharmacology that is concerned with the absorption, distribution, bio-transformation, and excretion of drugs

Pharmacology is defined as the scientific study of drugs; concerned with all information about the effects of drugs on living systems

Pharmacotherapy refers to the use of drugs to treat Psychopathology.

Pharynx is the part of the back of the throat. Pharynx muscles' relaxation can cause snoring. Pharynx is the part of the digestive tract between the mouth and the esophagus.

Deutsch: Phase / Español: fase / Português: fase / Français: phase / Italiano: fase

Phase in psychology refers to a distinct period or stage in a process of psychological development or change. These phases can be part of various developmental theories, emotional processes, or therapeutic models, each representing a different step in a progression that is often necessary for growth or adaptation. The term can also refer to temporary states or conditions that individuals pass through, often marked by specific psychological characteristics or behaviors.

Phase change is a term in a Single-subjects research study that refers to a change in the conditions from one phase to another that often involves administering or stopping a treatment.
Phase locking is the firing of auditory neurons in synchrony with the phase of an auditory stimulus

Phase of indiscriminate attachments refers to a period between 6 weeks and 6 to 7 months of age in which infants prefer social to non-social stimulation and are likely to protest whenever any adult puts them down or leaves them alone