The Immortalists

by

Chloe Benjamin

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The Immortalists Terms

HIV/AIDS

AIDS is an acronym for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, and is a set of conditions caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The disease interferes with the immune system, greatly increasing the risk of fatal… read analysis of HIV/AIDS

OCD

OCD stands for obsessive compulsive disorder. It is a mental disorder in which a person feels the need to perform certain routines (compulsions) repeatedly or has certain thoughts (obsessions) repeatedly. These activities become so necessary… read analysis of OCD

Shiva

In Judaism, shiva is a seven-day mourning period for relatives of someone who has died. During this period, mourners remain at home and family and friends visit those in mourning to pray and grieve with… read analysis of Shiva