genital love

in classical psychoanalytic theory, sexually mature love of another person achieved during the genital stage of psychosexual development. See also genital personality.

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February 25th 2025

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.