K-PAX

Glossary

A- angstrom (one ten-millionth of a millimeter)

ADRO-a K-PAXian grain

AFFECT-the emotional state or demeanor of a psychiatric patient

AGAPE-a star in the constellation Lyra

AIKIDO-a Japanese form of self-defense involving the throwing of one's opponent

ANAMNESIS-the recollection of past events AP-a small, elephant-like being

APHASIA -inability to speak or understand spoken or written language

BALNOK-a large-leafed K-PAXian tree

BROT-an orf (a progenitor of the dremers) c-the speed of light (186,000 miles per second)

CHOREA -a disease of the nervous system characterized by jerky, involuntary movements

CONFABULATION-the replacement of a gap in one's memory by something he or she believes to be true

COPROPHILIA-an obsession with feces

DELUSION - a false belief that is resistant to reason or confrontation with actual fact

DRAK-a red grain having a nutty flavor

DREMER-a K-PAXian of prot's species

ELECTROCONVULSIVE THERAPY (ECT)-electric shock treatment used in cases of acute depression ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAM (EEG)-a graphical representation of the electrical activity of the brain EM-a large, frog-like being who lives in trees FLED -an undescribed K-PAXian being

FLOR -an inhabited planet in the constellation Leo HOM-a K-PAXian insect

HYPNOSIS-an induced trance-like state producing vivid recollection along with an enhanced susceptibility to outside suggestion

JART-a measurement of distance (equivalent to 0.214 miles)

K-MON-one of the two suns of K-PAX (also called Agape)

KORM-a bird-like being

K-PAX -a planet in the constellation Lyra

KREE-a K-PAXian vegetable, much like a leek K-RIL-one of the suns of K-PAX (also called Satori) KROPIN-a truffle-like fungus

LIKA -a K-PAXian vegetable

MANO-a dremer

MOT-a skunk-like animal

MULTIPLE PERSONALITY DISORDER (MPD)-a psychological dysfunction characterized by the existence of two or more distinct personalities, any of which may be in command of the body at a given time

NARR-a doubter

NEUROLEPTIC DRUG-a compound having antipsychotic properties

NOLL-a planet in the constellation Leo

ORP-one of the progenitors of the dremers

PARANOIA -a mental disorder characterized by feelings of persecution

PATUSE-a K-PAXian musical instrument, similar to the bass viol

PROT - traveler

RELDO-a village on the planet K-PAX

RULI-a cow-like being

SATORI- a star in the constellation Lyra

SAVANT SYNDROME-a condition characterized by remarkable mental capabilities, usually associated with a low level of general intelligence

SwoN-an em

TERSIPION-a planet in the constellation Taurus THON-a K-PAXian grain

TOURETTE'S SYNDROME-a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent involuntary movements, and sometimes by grunts, barks, or epithets TROD -a chimpanzee-like being

YORT-a sugar plum