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J H Berke

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PubMed1994

Antithetical meanings of 'the breast'.

This paper addresses the issue of the antithetical meaning of primary words, and, in particular, it considers the primary word and concept, 'the breast'. The authors point out that many languages convey some aspects of the complicated, convoluted and contradictory significance of 'the breast'. But none does so better than Hebrew, which is a central member of the Semitic group of languages. Consequently, the authors have chosen to explore the diverse significance of the term 'breast', by tracing the derivations of the Hebrew bilateral root for breast which is, 'shahd'. In doing so they show that the many linguistic transformations discussed are clearly in line with Freud's discussion of dream processes as well as his interest in the reversal and reduplication of root words. Perhaps, even more importantly, the paper demonstrates that by understanding the development of primary words it is possible to gain a closer, multidimensional appreciation of reality.

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PubMed1991

Psychosis and malice.

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Adaptation, Psychological↗
PubMed1987

Cytologic examination of the nasal mucosa in formaldehyde-exposed workers.

A cross-sectional study of 80 individuals at three locations was undertaken to evaluate the health effects of long-term exposure to formaldehyde in a phenol-formaldehyde impregnating process and to develop a useful protocol for health surveillance of formaldehyde-exposed workers. Results of physical examinations showed a statistically significant prevalence of mucosal irritation in formaldehyde-exposed workers, particularly those with recent exposure. Cytologic examination of exfoliated nasal cells showed atypical squamous metaplasia, which was found to be a function of age. There was no statistical relationship to formaldehyde exposure.

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