euphoria
euphoria
[u-for´e-ah]an exaggerated feeling of physical and mental well-being, especially when not justified by external reality. Euphoria may be induced by drugs such as opioids, amphetamines, and alcohol and is also a feature of mania. adj., adj euphor´ic.
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eu·pho·ri·a
(yū-fōr'ē-ă),1. A feeling of well-being, commonly exaggerated and not necessarily well founded.
2. The pleasure state induced by a drug or substance of abuse.
[eu- + G. pherō, to bear]
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eu·pho·ri·a
(yū-fōr'ē-ă)A feeling of well-being, commonly exaggerated and not necessarily well founded.
[eu- + G. pherō, to bear]
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euphoria
A strong feeling of well-being or happiness. The term is sometimes used to mean an abnormally exaggerated feeling of elation.Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005
Euphoria
An intense feeling of elation or well-being. Many marijuana users experience temporary euphoria.
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eu·pho·ri·a
(yū-fōr'ē-ă)1. A feeling of well-being, not necessarily well founded.
2. The pleasure state induced by a drug or substance of abuse.
[eu- + G. pherō, to bear]
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