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Incompetent
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Incompetent1. Unable to make rational decisions. 2. Not functioning properly.
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Incoherence
Speech or thinking that is essentially incomprehensible to others because words or phrases are joined together without a logical or meaningful connection. This disturbance occurs within clauses, in contrast to derailment, in which the disturbance is between clauses. This has sometimes been referred to as "word salad" to convey the degree of linguistic disorganization. Mildly ungrammatical constructions or idiomatic usages characteristic of particular regional or cultural backgrounds, lack of education, or low intelligence should not be considered incoherence. The term is generally not applied when there is evidence that the disturbance in speech is due to an aphasia.
Incompetent cervix
When the muscles of the cervix are too weak to hold a baby through pregnancy. A stitch may be placed at the opening of the cervix to hold it together. See cerclage.
Incongruent mood
Incongruent mood refers to the mood disorders:depressions and bi-polar disorders.
Incontinence
Involuntary voiding of the bladder or bowel.
Incorporation
A primitive defense mechanism, operating unconsciously, in which the psychic representation of a person, or parts of the person, is figuratively ingested.
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Ileus
Lack of movement of digested food and juices through the gastrointestinal tract. May be due to a blockage of the intestine.
Ilium
The flared portion of the pelvis. The hip bone.
Immune
Resistant to a particular disease.
Immunoglobulin
A serum protein involved in immunity. An antibody.
Incisor
Any of the front four teeth on either the upper or lower jaw.
Incompetent
Incubate
To provide the proper conditions for growth.
Induration
The process of hardening. An abnormally hard spot.
Ingrown nail
Edges of the nail become trapped under the skin, causing inflammation and, sometimes, infection.
Innate
Inborn, hereditary.
Inoculation
The injection of a disease agent into the body to cause a mild form of the disease and build immunity.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Incoherence
Speech or thinking that is essentially incomprehensible to others because words or phrases are joined together without a logical or meaningful connection. This disturbance occurs within clauses, in contrast to derailment, in which the disturbance is between clauses. This has sometimes been referred to as "word salad" to convey the degree of linguistic disorganization. Mildly ungrammatical constructions or idiomatic usages characteristic of particular regional or cultural backgrounds, lack of education, or low intelligence should not be considered incoherence. The term is generally not applied when there is evidence that the disturbance in speech is due to an aphasia.
Incompetent cervix
When the muscles of the cervix are too weak to hold a baby through pregnancy. A stitch may be placed at the opening of the cervix to hold it together. See cerclage.
Incongruent mood
Incongruent mood refers to the mood disorders:depressions and bi-polar disorders.
Incontinence
Involuntary voiding of the bladder or bowel.
Incorporation
A primitive defense mechanism, operating unconsciously, in which the psychic representation of a person, or parts of the person, is figuratively ingested.
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Ileus
Lack of movement of digested food and juices through the gastrointestinal tract. May be due to a blockage of the intestine.
Ilium
The flared portion of the pelvis. The hip bone.
Immune
Resistant to a particular disease.
Immunoglobulin
A serum protein involved in immunity. An antibody.
Incisor
Any of the front four teeth on either the upper or lower jaw.
Incompetent
Incubate
To provide the proper conditions for growth.
Induration
The process of hardening. An abnormally hard spot.
Ingrown nail
Edges of the nail become trapped under the skin, causing inflammation and, sometimes, infection.
Innate
Inborn, hereditary.
Inoculation
The injection of a disease agent into the body to cause a mild form of the disease and build immunity.
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