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borderline /bor·der·line/ (-līn) of a phenomenon, straddling the dividing line between two categories. borderline Etymology: OFr, bordure + L, linea pertaining to a state of health in which the patient has some of the signs and symptoms of a disease but not enough to justify a definite diagnosis. borderline An adjectival expediency widely used in medicine for any condition that cannot be neatly placed in one of usually 2 categories, each of which has a distinct clinical significance, therapy and prognosis How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The DSM described borderlines as suffering from a pervasive instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and feelings. In this case, the borderlines were retested in six months. Many borderlines slip into a temporary psychosis under stress or the influence of drugs. |
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