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40.6: Key Terms

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    achlorhydria
    condition in which not enough acid is produced in the stomach
    acid reflux
    condition in which gastric acid moves up the esophagus, causing irritation
    andropause
    reduction in testosterone production in males
    burnout
    a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress and excessive workload, often associated with work-related responsibilities and caregiving roles
    compassion fatigue
    the emotional toll experienced by individuals caring for others
    crystallized intelligence
    the ability to draw and extrapolate from previously learned experiences
    end-organ damage
    a complication associated with diabetes; caused by damage to vascular organ systems
    Erickson’s psychosocial development theory
    theory explaining social aspects of human development from infancy through adulthood, including personality development through the life span
    esophageal sphincter
    the muscular closure between the esophagus and stomach
    executive functioning
    the ability to develop plans, focus attention, perform from working memory, maintain self-awareness, initiate and execute complicated tasks, control impulses, and manage emotions
    fluid intelligence
    the ability to reason, transform, or generate new information
    inhibitory functioning
    the ability to focus on certain information while suppressing attention to less pertinent information
    interpersonal violence
    intentional use of physical force or power against another person or group that results in, or has a high likelihood of resulting in, injury, death, psychological harm, or deprivation
    intrusive thoughts
    disruptive thought or mental image associated with anxiety triggers that interrupt normal thought processes
    Kegan’s constructive developmental theory
    theory explaining that individuals change their thought processes over time as their cognitive development progresses
    Levinson’s theory of adult development
    theory suggesting that adults work through tasks as they progress through developmental stages
    medication misuse
    any use of medications other than as directed by the prescribing healthcare provider
    menopause
    for persons assigned female at birth, the cessation of the menstrual cycle for at least twelve months
    multigenerational household
    home with three or more generations living together in one household
    Neugarten’s theory of adult development
    the “social clock” theory describes a culturally determined timeline prescribing when individuals should achieve certain milestones and life events, such as marriage, parenthood, career advancement, and retirement
    neurogenesis
    the brain’s capacity to renew itself through the generation of new connections
    neuroplasticity
    the brain’s capacity to replenish itself through the strengthening of existing connections
    obesity
    a disorder in which an individual’s weight is greater than the healthy maximum for their age and height
    osteoporosis
    a condition characterized by loss of bone density, making bones weak and prone to fracture
    osteosarcopenia
    muscle and bone tissue decline
    panic attack
    a combination of physical symptoms in response to anxiety that may include chest pain, sweating, trembling, tachycardia, dizziness, throat tightening, tingling in face or extremities, chills, nausea
    panic disorder
    anxiety associated with recurrent panic attacks
    perimenopause
    the stage preceding menopause
    physical growth
    changes in height and weight
    physiological change
    a bodily function happening at a cellular level
    plaques
    fatty deposit that develops on the inside of a blood vessel
    prediabetes
    a chronic abnormal elevation in blood sugar levels; however, the level is not elevated enough to be considered diabetes
    presbycusis
    age-related hearing loss
    presbyopia
    loss of near vision
    psychological change
    relating to the mind and emotions
    psychological health risks
    anxiety, depression, and suicide
    psychosocial factor
    interpersonal interaction, such as a relationship, work communication, and cooperation in living situations
    sarcopenia
    loss of skeletal muscle mass
    substance abuse
    excessive or improper use of drugs or alcohol, leading to physical, mental, and social harm(also referred to as substance use or misuse to avoid stigmatization)
    systolic blood pressure
    the amount of pressure within the blood vessels when the heart contracts and pumps blood out of the heart
    transformation
    a transition in Kegan’s constructive developmental theory in which individuals change their thinking and understanding of the world around them
    triglycerides
    the most common lipid circulating in the body; derived from food intake
    type 2 diabetes mellitus
    a disease defined by an impairment in glucose metabolism
    Vaillant’s theory of adult development
    theory based on educational and physical health measures; proposes that higher education levels directly affect self-care and health monitoring over the adult life stage

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