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vapors

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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 complaints, often flutteringly or histrionically displayed by a Pt. Cf Vapor.


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