cryptophoric symbolism

a type of representation expressed indirectly in the form of a metaphor. For example, a person may describe a difficult relationship in terms of an illegible map or a stuck door. In metaphor therapy, patients are encouraged to alter their attitudes or perceptions by finding new metaphors. Also called metaphoric symbolism. [described by U.S. psychotherapist Richard R. Kopp (1942–2012)]

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March 16th 2025

prodrug

n. a drug that is either biologically inert or of limited activity until metabolized to a more active derivative.