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• Mental Health Related Terms

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• Vagal nerve stimulation

Procedure to deliver tiny, intermittent electrical impulses to the vagus nerve, under investigation as a treatment for depression.



• Vegetative Symptoms

A group of symptoms that refer to sleep, appetite and/or weight regulation.



• Verbigeration

Stereotyped and seemingly meaningless repetition of words or sentences.



• Voyeurism

Peeping; one of the paraphilias, characterized by marked distress over, or acting on, urges to observe unsuspecting people, usually strangers, who are naked or in the process of disrobing, or who are engaging in sexual activity.