Works containing information articles on subjects in every field of knowledge, usually arranged in alphabetical order, or a similar work limited to a special field or subject. (From The ALA Glossary of Library and Information Science, 1983)

Loss of the ability to maintain awareness of self and environment combined with markedly reduced responsiveness to environmental stimuli. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp344-5)

The act of "taking account" of an object or state of affairs. It does not imply assessment of, nor attention to the qualities or nature of the object.

A person's view of himself.

A love or pursuit of wisdom. A search for the underlying causes and principles of reality. (Webster, 3d ed)

Sense of awareness of self and of the environment.

Literary and oral genre expressing meaning via symbolism and following formal or informal patterns.

A sultanate comprised at various times of parts of EUROPE, ASIA, and AFRICA. Its period extends generally from 1301 to 1922.

Persons whose profession is to give legal advice and assistance to clients and represent them in legal matters. (American Heritage Dictionary, 3d ed)

Acquired and inherited conditions that feature DYSTONIA as a primary manifestation of disease. These disorders are generally divided into generalized dystonias (e.g., dystonia musculorum deformans) and focal dystonias (e.g., writer's cramp). They are also classified by patterns of inheritance and by age of onset.

The act, process, or an instance of narrating, i.e., telling a story. In the context of MEDICINE or ETHICS, narration includes relating the particular and the personal in the life story of an individual.

The act or practice of literary composition, the occupation of writer, or producing or engaging in literary work as a profession.

Method of making images on a sensitized surface by exposure to light or other radiant energy.

Publications printed and distributed daily, weekly, or at some other regular and usually short interval, containing news, articles of opinion (as editorials and letters), features, advertising, and announcements of current interest. (Webster's 3d ed)

A species of gram-negative bacteria in the genus CHRONOBACTER, found in the environment and in foods.

A genus of gram-negative opportunistic foodborne pathogens.

Infections with bacteria of the family ENTEROBACTERIACEAE.

Liquid formulations for the nutrition of infants that can substitute for BREAST MILK.

A family of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria that do not form endospores. Its organisms are distributed worldwide with some being saprophytes and others being plant and animal parasites. Many species are of considerable economic importance due to their pathogenic effects on agriculture and livestock.

Descriptions of specific amino acid, carbohydrate, or nucleotide sequences which have appeared in the published literature and/or are deposited in and maintained by databanks such as GENBANK, European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), National Biomedical Research Foundation (NBRF), or other sequence repositories.

The inspection of one's own body, usually for signs of disease (e.g., BREAST SELF-EXAMINATION, testicular self-examination).

The reciprocal interaction of physicians and nurses.

Exclusive legal rights or privileges applied to inventions, plants, etc.

The teaching or training of patients concerning their own health needs.

Description of pattern of recurrent functions or procedures frequently found in organizational processes, such as notification, decision, and action.

Sequential operating programs and data which instruct the functioning of a digital computer.

The portion of an interactive computer program that issues messages to and receives commands from a user.

A plant family of the order Campanulales, subclass Asteridae, class Magnoliopsida

A superfamily of nematodes of the order ENOPLIDA. Its organisms have a well developed intestine and rectum.

A genus of nematode worms comprising the whipworms.

A genus of nematodes of the superfamily ASCARIDOIDEA whose species usually inhabit the intestine.

A species of parasitic nematode usually found in domestic pigs and a few other animals. Human infection can also occur, presumably as result of handling pig manure, and can lead to intestinal obstruction.

The scientific study of past societies through artifacts, fossils, etc.

Infection with nematodes of the genus TRICHURIS, formerly called Trichocephalus.

Deliberate severe and repeated injury to one domestic partner by the other.

A perceived attribute that is deeply discrediting and is considered to be a violation of social norms.

Deliberate, often repetitive physical, verbal, and/or other types of abuse by one or more members against others of a household.

Women who are physically and mentally abused over an extended period, usually by a husband or other dominant male figure. Characteristics of the battered woman syndrome are helplessness, constant fear, and a perceived inability to escape. (From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 3d ed)

An oversimplified perception or conception especially of persons, social groups, etc.

Sexual attraction or relationship between males.

Individual or group aggressive behavior which is socially non-acceptable, turbulent, and often destructive. It is precipitated by frustrations, hostility, prejudices, etc.