Alice
Alice (medical term)
Alice (/ˈælɪs/; from the Old French name Alis, short form of Adelais, itself a short form of the Germanic name Adalheidis (Adelaide), meaning "noble natured") is a medical term used in various contexts within the healthcare field.
Usage
In the field of Genetics, Alice is often used to refer to a specific genetic condition known as Alice in Wonderland Syndrome (AIWS). This is a disorienting neurological condition that affects human perception.
In Psychology, Alice is used in the context of the Alice in Wonderland Effect, a disorienting condition related to perception, often associated with migraines, brain tumors, and the use of psychoactive drugs.
Related Terms
- AIWS: Alice in Wonderland Syndrome, a disorienting neurological condition that affects human perception.
- Migraine: A type of headache often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound.
- Brain Tumor: A mass or growth of abnormal cells in the brain.
- Psychoactive Drugs: Chemical substances that change brain function and result in alterations in perception, mood, consciousness, cognition, or behavior.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Alice
- Wikipedia's article - Alice
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