triad

n. a set of three people involved in a dynamic relationship, such as a father, mother, and child or a therapist and a couple receiving marital therapy. The three people are presumed to form a triangle with unique group characteristics and internal alliances.

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December 26th 2024

tractotomy

n. the surgical interruption of a nerve tract in the brainstem or spinal cord. One form of tractotomy is of benefit in bipolar disorder that is resistant to other forms of treatment.