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elaboration /elab·o·ra·tion/ (ĕ-lab″ah-ra´shun)
1. the process of producing complex substances out of simpler materials. 2. in psychiatry, an unconscious mental process of expansion and embellishment of detail, especially of a symbol or representation in a dream.
elaboration [ilab′ərāshən] Etymology: L, elaborare, to work out (in endocrinology) a process by which a gland synthesizes a complex substance from simpler substances and secretes it, usually under the stimulation of a tropic hormone from the pituitary gland. This process, regulated by a negative feedback system, which includes the hypothalamus, pituitary, and target gland, serves to maintain homeostasis in body function. elaborate, adj. elaboration [e-lab″o-ra´shun] 1. the process of producing complex substances out of simpler materials. 2. in psychiatry, an unconscious mental process of expansion and embellishment of detail, especially of a symbol or representation in a dream.
elaboration the process of producing complex substances out of simpler materials.
elaboration Psychiatry An unconscious process of expansion and embellishment of detail, especially with reference to a symbol or representation in a dream Patient discussion about elaboration. Q. I am using male enhancing drugs. I was told it can be dangerous can someone elaborate this for me? To get an ereaction and to enjoy from a full sex life I am using male enhancing drugs. I was told it can be dangerous with the drugs I take for my heart problems. Is it true? A. The male enhancing drugs can cause your heart to get less oxygen. If you take drugs that already makes your heart to work on a low oxygen metabolism it can cause a serious problem. If you suffer from chest pain and you take drugs from the nitrite family taking male enhancement drugs can be fatal for you. Read more or ask a question about elaborationI'll tell you my doctor always told me: "Before you take any new drug come to and I'll see it OK" Don't play wth your health go see a GP Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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