coping

n. the use of cognitive and behavioral strategies to manage the demands of a situation when these are appraised as taxing or exceeding one’s resources or to reduce the negative emotions and conflict caused by stress. See also coping strategy. —cope vb.

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March 15th 2025

Cowper’s glands

see bulbourethral glands. [William Cowper (1660–1709), English surgeon]