Psychiatry Flashcards
1
Q
What is the medical term for butterflies?
A
Splanchnic vasoconstriction
2
Q
What is the medical term for pins and needles?
A
Paraesthesia
3
Q
What is the medical term for fainting?
A
Syncope
4
Q
What are ego-dystonic thoughts?
A
Thoughts, impulses and behaviours that are felt to be repugnant, distressing, unacceptable or inconsistent with one’s self-concept