Glossary
Dermatology is a branch of medicine that focuses on skin conditions, sweat glands, hair and other related body parts.
Since time immemorial, man has felt the need to predict the
future.
Delayed sleep phase syndrome (DSPS) is a disorder that
occurs when a person regularly cannot fall asleep at their desired bedtime.
Dyslexia is mainly defined as a problem with literacy skill.
It is associated specifically with learning difficulties that include reading,
writing and spelling. And it can affect a number of areas, including memory,
organisation and concentration.
Dyslipidemia is abnormal
concentrations of lipids or lipoproteins (naturally occurring molecules, such
as fats, oils, waxes and cholesterol) in the blood. It is very common among
people with Type 2 diabetes.
Dysphoric is generally
characterised as a state of feeling unwell or unhappy. It can also include
suffering from experiences of intense emotional and mental discomfort such as
sadness, anxiousness, irritability, or restlessness.
Dyspnea is a breathing disorder
that makes breathing difficult, and can make the sufferer feel as though he or
she is suffocating or fighting for air. It is frequently associated with
problems either in the lungs or the heart.
Dysthymic disorder is a fairly
common type of depression. It presents itself as an almost daily-depressed
mood, but without the necessary criteria for a major depression, which lasts
for at least two years. It is usually mild or moderate depression, rather than
severe.
