vapors

vapor

[vā′pər] pl. vapores, vapors

Etymology: L

1 an atmospheric dispersion of the gaseous form of a substance that in its normal state is a liquid or solid.

2 steam, gas, or an exhalation.

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vapors,

n.pl See inhalants.

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vapors

Vapours Medical history An 18^th century belief that nervous illness in ♀ resulted from vapors produced by the uterus which affect brain. See Hysteria Medtalk A vague physical, perhaps hypochondriacal, somatization complaints, often flutteringly or histrionically displayed by a Pt. Cf Vapor.