Psychiatric Symptoms Glossary

noun a type of dance that involves rapid, irregular movements

• Chorea is a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary jerky movements.
• My grandmother has chorea, which causes her to have trouble controlling her movements.
• I heard that some people call chorea 'the dancing disease' because of the uncontrollable movements.
• The chaos in the office felt like a chorea of conflicting agendas and actions.

noun a negative attitude or outlook

• The patient's constant negativism towards treatment options made it challenging for the medical team to provide care.
• Her constant negativism about the project was really bringing down the team's morale.
• I can't stand his constant negativism, it's such a vibe killer.
• His negativism was like a dark cloud looming over the entire conversation.

noun a noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'cognitive impairment' is a noun that refers to a condition characterized by a decline in cognitive abilities such as memory, attention, and problem-solving skills.

• Cognitive impairment can significantly impact a person's ability to perform daily tasks.
• My grandmother has been experiencing cognitive impairment lately, so we've been helping her out more.
• I heard that partying too much can lead to some serious cognitive impairment.
• Lack of sleep can sometimes cause a temporary cognitive impairment, making it hard to focus and think clearly.