orphenadrine

n. an anticholinergic drug used in the treatment of drug-induced parkinsonian symptoms, such as those produced by conventional antipsychotics, and for the relief of localized muscle spasms (see muscle relaxant). Orphenadrine is sold in combination with analgesics (e.g., with aspirin and caffeine as Norgesic in the United States). U.S. trade name: Norflex.

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December 18th 2024

observer memory

an autobiographical memory that one remembers from the perspective of an outside observer. When retrieving an observer memory, the person sees himself or herself as an actor in the event. Also called third-person perspective memory. Compare field memory.