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Pseudoephedrine refers to an over-the-counter decongestant
Pseudofamily refers to a type of family that develops when prostitutes and pimps live together. The rules, household responsibilities, and work activities are agreed on by all members of the family.
Pseudohermaphrodite is defined as a person who has the gonads of one sex and the genitalia of the other or is born with ambiguous genitalia
Pseudohermaphrodite is also referred to as Intersexed.
Deutsch: Pseudomutualität / Español: Pseudomutualidad / Português: Pseudomutualidade / Français: Pseudomutualité / Italiano: Pseudomutualità /
Pseudomutuality refers to presentation of an appearance of open relationships in a family so as to conceal distant or troubled relationships within the family. Members develop roles that they play rather than relating honestly.
Pseudopsychology refers to any false and unscientific system of beliefs and practices that is offered as an explanation of behavior.
Pseudopsycopathy which is also known as "Acquired sociopathy" is the emergence of uninhibited and poorly modulated behavior, poor judgment and violation of social norms following orbito-frontal damage. Unlike the true Psychopath or Sociopath, the patient with orbito-frontal damage experiences remorse for inappropriate actions and does not demonstrate the intentional viciousness or planning with regard to committing anti-social acts.
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