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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. vapors, n.pl See inhalants. vapors Vapours Medical history An 18th 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
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