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OCD. Dermatophagia (from Ancient Greek δέρμα — lit. skin and φαγεία lit. eating) or dermatodaxia (from δήξις, lit. biting) [ 3] is a compulsion disorder of gnawing or biting one's own skin, most commonly at the fingers. This action can either be conscious or unconscious [ 4] and it is considered to be a type of pica.
A jiāngshī ( simplified Chinese: 僵尸; traditional Chinese: 殭屍; pinyin: jiāngshī; Jyutping: goeng1 si1 ), also known as a Chinese hopping vampire, [ 1] is a type of undead creature or reanimated corpse in Chinese legends and folklore. Due to the influence of Hong Kong cinema, it is typically depicted in modern popular culture as a ...
The epaulette shark ( / ɛpəlɛt ʃɑːrk /, Hemiscyllium ocellatum) is a species of longtailed carpet shark of the family Hemiscylliidae, found in shallow, tropical waters off Australia and New Guinea (and possibly elsewhere). The common name of this shark comes from the very large, white-margined black spot behind each pectoral fin, which ...
Delusional parasitosis (DP) or delusional infestation[ 2] is a mental disorder in which individuals have a persistent delusion that they are infested with living or nonliving agents, such as parasites, insects, or bacteria, when no such infestation is present. [ 3] Individuals may present with dermatologic symptoms, such as excoriation or ...
Bed bug. Bed bugs are parasitic insects from the genus Cimex, who are micropredators that feed on blood, usually at night. [ 7] Their bites can result in a number of health impacts, including skin rashes, psychological effects, and allergic symptoms. [ 5] Bed bug bites may lead to skin changes ranging from small areas of redness to prominent ...
Common symptoms of a snake bite include: Severe pain, tenderness, and swelling. Bleeding and fang marks on the skin. Seizures. Numbness and tingling. Blurry vision. A taste of metal, mint, or ...
Black widow spider bites. What they look like: When a black widow spider bites, it typically causes a painful pinprick sensation. The site of the bite then swells slightly and forms a red rash ...
Tyrannosaurus at London's Natural History Museum. An animatronic is a mechatronic puppet [ 1] controlled by a machine to move in a fluent way. [ 2] They are a modern variant of the automaton and are often used for the portrayal of characters in films, video games and in theme park attractions. It is a multidisciplinary field integrating ...