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| Physical, emotional, or sexual maltreatment |
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| An inflammatory process of the sebaceous follicles of the skin, characterized by papules, comedones, and pustules. |
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| waves Rhythmical brain waves recorded on the electroencephalograph, associated with a quiet, resting state in the brain and body |
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| An eating disorder in which the individual voluntarily refuses to eat because of excessive concern over body shape or weight. |
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| An eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging through self-induced vomiting, laxatives, diuretics, or excessive exercise. |
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| Two unrelated adults of the opposite sex living together without a binding social or institutional contract. |
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| Progressive decalcification of the enamel of a tooth. |
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| Generic terms for the female sex glands, the ovaries, and the male sex glands, the testes. |
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| Enlargement of breast tissue in the male. |
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| The sexual orientation of a person who is sexually attracted to a person of the same sex. |
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| The gland in the brain responsible for control of metabolic activities, regulation of body temperature, integration of sympathetic and parasympathetic activities, and secretion of releasing (stimulating) and inhibiting hormones. |
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| Sexual contact with the adolescent by any member of the family or household |
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| Intimate partner violence |
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| A pattern of assault or coercion to force a partner to comply with the other partner’s wishes |
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| Stimulation to orgasm of the genitals or other erogenous areas. |
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| The intentional focusing of attention on a single object such as one’s own breathing, a visual image, a religious symbol, or a phrase repeated silently to oneself. |
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| A malignant, darkly pigmented skin lesion which develops from repeated exposure to the sun. |
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| The initiation of menstruation. |
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| A laboratory test for cancer in which cells are collected from areas that shed cells to be microscopically examined for early changes which may be related to the development of cancer. |
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| The cyclic recurrence of distressing physical, psychological, and/or behavioral changes related to the menstrual cycle |
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| The period in life during which members of both genders become capable of reproduction |
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| The habitual use of alcohol and/or illegal substances such as marijuana, cocaine, crack and numerous others. |
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