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surface color

a color perceived as localized on a surface, as opposed to a color that permeates an object (bulky color) or a film color that is not localized to a surface or an object.

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ghost sickness

ghost sickness

a culture-bound syndrome found in Native American communities and attributed to ghosts or sometimes witchcraft. Symptoms include recurring nightmares, weakness, loss of appetite, fear, anxiety, hallucinations, confusion, and a sense of suffocation.