Term: cathexis: (psychoanalysis) the libidinal energy invested in some idea or person or object
Broader: libidinal energy: (psychoanalysis) psychic energy produced by the libido | Unrelated: hyperventilation: an increased depth and rate of breathing greater than demanded by the body needs; can cause dizziness and tingling of the fingers and toes and chest pain if continued
Broader: libidinal energy: (psychoanalysis) psychic energy produced by the libido | Unrelated: rangefinder: a measuring instrument (acoustic or optical or electronic) for finding the distance of an object
Broader: libidinal energy: (psychoanalysis) psychic energy produced by the libido | Unrelated: tang: the imperial dynasty of China from 618 to 907
Broader: libidinal energy: (psychoanalysis) psychic energy produced by the libido | Unrelated: perineal artery: a branch of the internal pudendal artery that supplies superficial structures of the perineum
Broader: libidinal energy: (psychoanalysis) psychic energy produced by the libido | Unrelated: keratoscope: medical instrument to examine the cornea in order to detect irregularities in its anterior surface
Broader: libidinal energy: (psychoanalysis) psychic energy produced by the libido | Unrelated: cinnamon fern: New World fern having woolly cinnamon-colored spore-bearing fronds in early spring later surrounded by green fronds; the early uncurling fronds are edible
Broader: libidinal energy: (psychoanalysis) psychic energy produced by the libido | Unrelated: hollywood: a flashy vulgar tone or atmosphere believed to be characteristic of the American film industry
Broader: libidinal energy: (psychoanalysis) psychic energy produced by the libido | Unrelated: alphabet soup: a confusing assortment
Broader: libidinal energy: (psychoanalysis) psychic energy produced by the libido | Unrelated: solicitor: a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
Broader: libidinal energy: (psychoanalysis) psychic energy produced by the libido | Unrelated: thatcher: someone skilled in making a roof from plant stalks or foliage