hardiness

n. an ability to adapt easily to unexpected changes combined with a sense of purpose in daily life and of personal control over what occurs in one’s life. Hardiness dampens the negative effects of stress and can be a protective factor against illness. See also resilience. —hardy adj.

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April 16th 2024

hypogeusia

n. diminished sensitivity to taste. See also dysgeusia. —hypogeusic adj.