per·son·al space
a term used in the behavioral sciences to denote the physical area immediately surrounding a person who is in proximity to one or more others, whether known or unknown; serves as a body buffer zone in such interpersonal transactions. Measure of space determined as appropriate varies widely among ethnic groups and cultures.
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personal space
The portable, invisible boundary surrounding a person, into which others should not trespass.Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.
per·son·al space
(pĕr'sŏn-ăl spās) A term used in the behavioral sciences to denote the physical area immediately surrounding a person who is in proximity to one or more others, whether known or unknown, and which serves as a body buffer zone in such interpersonal transactions; concept varies among different societies.
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per·son·al space
(pĕr'sŏn-ăl spās) Term used in the behavioral sciences to denote physical area immediately surrounding a person who is in proximity to one or more others, whether known or unknown; serves as a body buffer zone in such interpersonal transactions. Measurement of space determined as appropriate varies among ethnic groups and cultures.
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012