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melancholic

Sad, gloomy, and prone to depression (one of Galen's four temperaments, associated with black bile).

indecision

The inability to make a quick or firm decision; the state of hesitating between different options.

incision

A clean, surgical cut made into the flesh or organ of the body during an operation.

demeanor

A person's outward behavior, manner, or appearance.

outburst

A sudden, violent release of a strong emotion, often anger.

keyhole

A type of minimally invasive surgery where the operation is performed through a very small incision.

reassure

To say or do something to remove someone's doubts or fears; to make someone feel less worried.

prone

Having a tendency or natural inclination to suffer from something (typically something undesirable).

invasive

(Medical) Involving entry into the body, usually by cutting or inserting instruments.

blood-letting

The old medical practice of cutting a patient to drain blood from their body, based on the belief that it would restore balance and cure illness.

purging

The process of making someone vomit or empty their bowels to cleanse the body, which was an old medical treatment.

remedy

To cure, relieve, or provide a solution for a problem or illness.

cut down (on)

To reduce the amount of something you consume or use.

discredited

To have been shown to be untrue, unreliable, or not worthy of respect.

dissect

The process of cutting apart a dead body (human or animal) to examine its internal structure and learn about its anatomy.

vomit

eject matter from the stomach through the mouth.

cleanse

To make something thoroughly clean; to purify or free the body from harmful substances.

discredit

To harm the reputation or credibility of someone or something; to show that a belief or theory is untrue or not worthy of trust.

extraversion

A personality trait characterized by a focus on and drawing energy from the outside world and social interactions. People high in … are typically outgoing, energetic, talkative, and sociable.

inseparable

Unable to be separated or treated separately.