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Softening of the Skin as a Result of Prolonged Wetting

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Softening of the skin as a result of prolonged wetting or soaking is also referred to as


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Dorothea Dix

An American activist who substantially helped improve the treatment of the mentally ill in the 19th century through her tireless advocacy and establishment of the first generation of American mental asylums.

State Mental Hospitals

Publicly funded institutions dedicated to treating individuals with mental health disorders, offering various levels of care.

Legacy

Something transmitted by or received from an ancestor or predecessor, often referring to cultural heritage, property, or practices handed down through generations.

St. Vitus' Dance

A historical term for Sydenham's chorea, a disorder characterized by rapid, involuntary movements, primarily affecting children and associated with rheumatic fever.

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