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coping

n. the use of cognitive and behavioral strategies to manage the demands of a situation when these are appraised as taxing or exceeding one’s resources or to reduce the negative emotions and conflict caused by stress. See also coping strategy. —cope vb.

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premorbid

premorbid

adj. characterizing an individual’s condition before the onset of some disease or disorder. —premorbidity n.