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idea of reference

the sense that events or the actions of others (e.g., talking, whispering, smiling) relate particularly to oneself. In an extreme degree, it is a delusion of reference.

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February 23rd 2025

mineralocorticoid

mineralocorticoid

n. any corticosteroid hormone that affects ion concentrations in body tissues and helps to regulate the excretion of salt and water. In humans, the principal mineralocorticoid is aldosterone.