zinc

n. an element that is needed in minute amounts in the diet for normal functioning. The zinc ion is required for the activity of many enzymes.

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Psychology term of the day

February 28th 2025

hypnotic regression

a therapeutic technique in which an individual under hypnosis is induced to relive a previous experience that may be contributing to current emotional difficulties. There are two types of hypnotic regression: age regression and past-life regression.