The phenomenon of the protagonist of a show or movie receiving unrealistic special treatment from the worldbuilders.

plural of vanishing twin syndrome

(obstetrics, pathology) A condition where one set of twins or multiple embryos dies in utero, disappears, or is resorbed partially or entirely.

any disorder of mental function due to physiologic (organic) causes rather than mental causes

plural of organic brain syndrome

plural of CATCH 22 syndrome

(medical genetics, dermatology) An extremely rare structural anomaly of the hair with a variable degree of effect, characterized by hair that is silvery, dry, frizzy, wiry, and impossible to comb.

(medicine) Injury produced by a seat belt, (especially) severe internal injuries to abdominal organs resulting from the body folding over or flailing about a lap belt in the absence of the upper-body restraint provided by a shoulder belt.

(slang, US) In North American lesbian culture, the tendency of relationships to progress very quickly, for example when partners move in together after only a short period of time.

(medicine, pathology) A cluster of symptoms characterized by sexual, neurological, hormonaland psychological side effects that persist in males who have taken finasteride.