The terminology that is used in the practice of psychiatry is very specific to psychiatric conditions and illness. Unlike other areas of medicine, psychiatric terminology is rarely used in the context of other medical disciplines.
Terms listed here are not included in other parts of the system. This section provides a brief overview of some of the terminology used in the practice of psychiatry.
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