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Jul 13, 2000
This week's theme
Words to drop into conversations with a therapist

This week's words
trichotillomania
cathexis
arctophile
symbiosis
nisus
acedia
thanatophobia



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symbiosis

(sim-bee-O-sis, -bi-) Pronunciation Sound Clip

noun:
1. A close, prolonged association between two or more different organisms of different species that may, but does not necessarily, benefit each member.
2. A relationship of mutual benefit or dependence.

[Greek sumbiosis, companionship, from sumbioun, to live together, from sumbios, living together : sun-, syn- + bios, life.]

"People who really know the Carters say you never knew quite where Rosalynn stopped and Jimmy began. That symbiosis proved particularly invaluable at the end of her husband's term."
William Plummer; True Believer; People; Jun 12, 2000.

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I think men who have a pierced ear are better prepared for marriage. They've experienced pain and bought jewelry. -Rita Rudner

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