dream-work

n. in psychoanalytic theory, the transformation of the latent content of a dream into the manifest content experienced by the dreamer. This transformation is effected by such processes as condensation, symbolization, displacement, and dramatization.

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February 25th 2025

essential tremor

essential tremor

trembling of the hands, head, or voice that appears to be hereditary. It is the most common type of movement disorder and is thought to be a benign condition, although its etiology and neurological substrates remain unclear. Also called familial tremor.