medical tourism

travel to another country or location to obtain surgery (e.g., hip replacement) or other medical treatment (e.g., alternative cancer therapy) that is more expensive or unavailable in the country or location where the patient lives.

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Psychology term of the day

January 15th 2025

overcontrolled

adj. denoting behavior that is inhibited and constrained, often driven by shyness or fear of rejection. The word is typically used to describe the behavior of children thought to be at risk for depression, but it may also refer to similar behavior in adults.