association

association /as·so·ci·a·tion/ (ah-so″se-a´shun)

1. a state in which two attributes occur together either more or less often than expected by chance.

2. a term applied to those regions of the brain that link the primary motor and sensory cortices; see association areas, under area.

3. the occurrence together of two or more phenotypic characteristics more often than would be expected by chance.

4. a connection between ideas or feelings, especially between conscious thoughts and elements of the unconscious, or the formation of such a connection.

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CHARGE association  a syndrome of associated defects including c oloboma of the eye, h eart anomaly, choanal a tresia, r etardation, and g enital and e ar anomalies, and often including facial palsy, cleft palate, and dysphagia.

free association  verbal expression of one's ideas as they arrive spontaneously; a method used in psychoanalysis.

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as·so·ci·a·tion (-ss-shn, -sh-)

n.

1. A connection of persons, things, or ideas by some common factor; union.

2. A functional connection of two ideas, events, or psychological phenomena established through learning or experience.

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association

[əsō′shē·ā′shən]

Etymology: L, associare, to unite

1 a connection, union, joining, or combination of things.

2 (in psychology) the connection of remembered feelings, emotions, sensations, thoughts, or perceptions with particular persons, things, or ideas. Kinds of association are association of ideas, clang association, controlled association, dream association, and free association.

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association [ah-so″se-a´shun]

1. a state in which two attributes occur together either more or less often than expected by chance.

2. in neurology, a term applied to those regions of the brain (association areas) that link the primary motor and sensory areas.

3. in genetics, the occurrence together of two or more phenotypic characteristics more often than would be expected by chance. To be distinguished from linkage (q.v.).

4. in psychiatry, a connection between ideas or feelings, especially between conscious thoughts and elements of the unconscious, or the formation of such a connection.

clang association see clanging.

free association in psychoanalysis, verbal expression by the patient of ideas as they arrive spontaneously, without censoring or withholding anything, no matter how distressing, embarrassing, trivial, or irrelevant it may seem. The analyst forms tentative explanations of the patient's associations and experiences but withholds them until they are validated by more material and until the patient is in a receptive frame of mind.

association test one based on associative reaction, usually by mentioning words to a patient and noting what other words he or she gives as the ones called to mind; see association (def. 4).

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association,

n a connection, union, joining, or combination of things.

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association

1. close relation in time or space. In neurology, correlation involving a high degree of modifiability and also consciousness. In genetics, the occurrence together of two characteristics (e.g. blood group O and peptic ulcers) at a frequency greater than would be predicted on the basis of chance.

2. in statistics an association is present if the probability of an event, or the quantity of a variable, depends on the occurrence of other events or the quantity of other variables. If the weight of evidence suggests that the changes in one of the variables causes the alteration in the other the association is said to be causal. In the reverse situation, where no such causal relationship exists, the association is said to be a noncausal one.

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association areas

areas of the cerebral cortex (excluding primary areas) connected with each other and with the neothalamus; they are responsible for higher mental and emotional processes, including memory, learning, etc.

epidemiological association

the association between a disease and a cause.

association points

in acupuncture terms all are located on the bladder meridian, along the back 1 to 1.5 inches from the midline. Called also shu points.

Acupuncture association points. By permission from Schoen AM, Wynn SG, Pratt PW, Alternative and Complementary Therapies in Veterinary Medicine, 1997

association strength (degree)

the strength of association between a disease and a cause. Is usually indicated by the relative risk.

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association

adjective Neurology Referring to an area of the brain that links motor and sensory cortical areas. See Visual association noun Epidemiology A statistical relationship between two or more events, characteristics, or other variables–eg, an association between an exposure to X and a health effect.Y, which does not necessarily imply cause and effect Psychiatry 1. Any connection between the conscious and the unconscious 2. A relationship between ideas and emotions by contiguity, continuity, or similarity. See Clang association, Direct association, Free association, Loosening of associations, Strength of association Vox populi An organized group of similarly-minded individuals. See AALAS, American Association of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine, American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, American Osteopathic Association, Blue Cross & Blue Shield Association, Independent practice association, International Association of Cancer Victims & Friends, National Rifle Association, World Medical Association.

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Patient discussion about association.

Q. BRONCHIOECTASIS WHAT ARE THE PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH IT. DOES THE WEATHER AFFECT IT? WHAT R THE DRUGS AVAIL my partner has bronchioectasis she has been unwell for 4 weeks what can we ask or tell the Dr to do. what exactly is it?

A. i suggest finding a respiratory DR,were you live,he will tell you what you want to no and get you some therapy,at a near by hospital or clinic...they call themselves(PULMONOLOGIST)....good luck..mrfoot56

Q. Is anyone a memeber of the NAtional Fibromyalgia Association? Hi everyone. i was wondering if anyone was a memeber it is 20 dollars for a basic memebership and 25 for an online. ALso does anyone subscibe to the Fibromyalia AWARE magazine? I looke dthis info up online and am just wondering if it is worth the cost. Any input would be appreciated.

A. It sounds to me that it's worth being a members of this organization. You can receive a lot of information and guidance. This way you can also help others. Thanks for the excellent link Dagmar.

Q. In what way the brain fog symptom associated with fibromyalgia? In what way the brain fog symptom associated with fibromyalgia? What are the other symptoms of fibromyalgia?

A. memory loss is also associated with Fibromyalgia...lack of concentration and you just feel like you are in a fog...can't remember....can't think. Our standing joke at my house is "I am in the "fog" today. The one thing my doctor ALWAYS reminds me of fibro affects people differently, remember you may not have all the sympoms or you may have ones others don't but fibromyalgia is widespread pain that has lasted 3 months or more, it is pain of the fibrous tissue - ligiments, tendons and muscles. You feel stiff and achy all over. There are trigger points such as neck, shoulders, spine and hips. Chronic fatigue taht is possibly related to the disturbed sleep patterns. Most suffers I have talked to have restless leg syndrome and headaches. Irritable bowl is associated but on that one I am lucky I haven't had the problem but have had swolling problems and vision problems...I hope this helps. Good Luck!