Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is a form of psychotherapy developed by Francine Shapiro that emphasizes the role of distressing memories in some mental health disorders, particularly posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is an evidence-based therapy used to help with the symptoms of PTSD.
Hypoxia and hypoxemia facts. 1  Hypoxia is a condition or state in which the supply of oxygen is insufficient for normal life functions; hypoxemia is a condition or state where there is a low arterial oxygen supply â in some publications these terms are used interchangeably.
hypoxia - oxygen deficiency causing a very strong drive to correct the deficiency. 1  drive - a physiological state corresponding to a strong need or desire. 2  anemic hypoxia - hypoxia resulting from a decreased concentration of hemoglobin. 3  hypoxic hypoxia - hypoxia resulting from defective oxygenation of the blood in the lungs.