restorative environment

an environment—often a natural setting—that rejuvenates a person and can help restore depleted attention resources or reduce emotional and psychophysiological stress. Characteristic features of restorative environments include legibility and elements that give rise to contemplation and provide a break from one’s normal routine. There is growing interest in the incorporation of restorative elements into health care settings because of evidence that they speed recovery.

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October 15th 2024

frontonasal dysplasia

a congenital disorder characterized by defective fusion of structures in the midline of the face. The cleft may involve the eyes, the tip of the nose, the palate, and the premaxilla. About 20% of affected individuals have some degree of intellectual disability. Also called median-cleft-face syndrome.