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   detachment

   /dɪˈtatʃm(ə)nt/

   noun

   • 1. the state of being objective or aloof: "he felt a sense of detachment from what was going on" Similar objectivitydispassiondispassionatenessdisinterestindifferencealoofnessremotenessdistanceopen-mindednessneutralitylack of biaslack of prejudiceimpartialityfairnessfair-mindednessequitabilityeven-handednessunselfishnessOpposite biasinvolvement
   • 2. a group of troops, aircraft, or ships sent away on a separate mission: "a detachment of Marines" Similar unitdetailsquadtroopcontingentoutfittask forcecrewpatrolsectionformationsquadronflightdivisionplatooncompanycorpsregimentbrigadebattalionforcegarrisonlegion
   • ▪ a party of people separated from a larger group: "a truck containing a detachment of villagers"
   • 3. the action or process of detaching; separation: "structural problems resulted in cracking and detachment of the wall" Similar looseningdisconnectionunfasteningdisengagementpartingseparationuncouplingremovalloosinguntyingunhitchingundoingunhookingunbuttoningunzippingfreeingseveringpulling offcutting offhacking offchopping offpruningbreaking offdisunitingOpposite attachment

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from French détachement, from détacher ‘to detach’ (see detach).

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2. emedicine.medscape.com › article › 798501-Retinal Detachment: Practice Essentials, Background ...

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   Jul 12, 2024 · Retinal detachment refers to separation of the inner layers of the retina from the underlying retinal pigment epithelium (RPE, choroid). The choroid is a vascular...

   • Questions & Answers

     Overview. What is retinal detachment? What are the signs and...

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     Potential ultrasonographic mimics of retinal detachment (eg,...

   • Clinical Presentation

     Indirect ophthalmoscopy is the definitive means of...

3. www.margaritanazarenko.com › blog › detachment-101Detachment 101 & Why It’s Key in Feminine Energy

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   2 days ago · Detachment is the conscious acknowledgement that you cannot control other people and you will drive yourself crazy if you try. In trying to do it – checking someone’s phone, for example, looking through their messages, generally trying to control – you’re actually hurting yourself.”. This concept of letting go, of giving up the need ...

4. www.webmd.com › mental-health › dissociation-overviewDissociation: Causes, Diagnosis, Symptoms, and Treatment - WebMD

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   Dissociation is a break in how your mind handles information. You may feel disconnected from your thoughts, feelings, memories, and surroundings. It can affect your sense of...

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Detachment_(film)Detachment (film) - Wikipedia

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   4 days ago · Detachment is a 2011 American drama film directed by Tony Kaye and written by Carl Lund. Its story follows Henry Barthes, a high-school substitute teacher who becomes a role model to his students and others.

6. www.mcgill.ca › adult-patients › retinal-detachmentRetinal Detachment | Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences - McGill ...

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   Jul 18, 2024 · A retinal detachment is a medical emergency and if it is not assessed and treated you may lose all the vision in the affected eye. Retinal detachment occurs when the sensory retina separates from the retinal pigment epithelium rather like wallpaper peeling off a damp wall.

7. www.verywellhealth.com › visual-distortion-5210827Vision Distortion Types, Causes, and How They Are Diagnosed

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   Jul 16, 2024 · Changes that come on suddenly or are accompanied by severe pain, vision loss, or double vision should be considered emergencies. This article will explain what causes visual distortions and how they are diagnosed.

8. emedicine.medscape.com › article › 798501-questionsRetinal Detachment Questions & Answers - Medscape

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   Jul 12, 2024 · Overview. What is retinal detachment? What are the signs and symptoms of retinal detachment? What is the focus of clinical history in the evaluation of retinal detachment? What is included in...