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prostheon (medicine)


prostheon -->
prosthion


The most anterior point on the maxillary alveolar process in the midline.

Synonym: alveolar point, prostheon.

Origin: G. Ntr. Of prosthios, foremost


Depression (health)


A mental state of depressed mood characterized by feelings of sadness, despair and discouragement. Depression ranges from normal feelings of the blues through dysthymia to major depression. It in many ways resembles the grief and mourning that follow bereavement, there are often feelings of low self esteem, guilt and self reproach, withdrawal from interpersonal contact and physical symptoms such as eating and sleep disturbances.