For Fear we have terms and definitions in 4 topics. The topics are Brain Injury, Classic Yoga, Developmental Psychology and William Shakespeare.

Fear (Brain Injury)

Emotional reaction to the threat of danger; emotional reaction to immediate and evident danger.
FES (Functional Electric Stimulation) - the application of low-level, computer controlled electric current to the neuromuscular system, including paralyzed muscle. FES is used to enhance or produce functions such as walking or bike exercises. FES has been used in experiments to facilitate grip in individuals with tetraplegia, using a switch activated by shoulder shrug. Other uses include correction of scoliosis, bladder control, electro-ejaculation, phrenic nerve stimulation.
FLACCIDITY - a form of paralysis in which muscles are soft and limp.

Fear (Classic Yoga)

The neophytes of the Brotherhood are tested upon fear. A most hopeless situation is shown to them, and one waits to see what solution will be chosen by the tested one. Very few will think, What is there to be afraid of since the Brotherhood stands behind us? Precisely such a premise liberates one from fear and brings to light a free, beneficial decision. (BR, 580)
Fear and irritation are called the gates of darkness. The servants of darkness dispatch fear first of all, in order to confound the spirit. Each conjuration may comprise danger in so much as during the conjuration terror may penetrate - thus the most precise magic may be turned into the utmost danger. Hence one must lean upon a more certain means. An educated heart will firstly eradicate fear and recognize the harm of irritation. Thus the heart is that armor of Light which will put to shame the cunning of darkness. (H, 558)

Fear (Developmental Psychology)

A feeling of anxiety and agitation caused by the presence or nearness of danger, evil, pain, and so on.

Fear (William Shakespeare)

1. The object of fear.
2. To affright.

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