A projective psychological test of personality in which the subject reveals attitudes, emotions, and personality by reporting what is seen in each of ten inkblot pictures in a standard set.orschach test. A well-known projective test that requires the patient to describe what he or she sees in each of 10 inkblots. It is named for the Swiss psychiatrist who invented it. Mentioned in: Personality Disorders. Hermann, Swiss psychiatrist, 1884-1922.
Leg swelling can also be caused by inflammation in leg tissues. Inflammation may be a normal response to injury or disease, or it may be due to rheumatoid arthritis or another inflammatory disorder. You will usually feel some pain with inflammation. Factors that can contribute to inflammation in the leg include:
Walking increases circulation to pump out excess fluid. Photo Credit Jupiterimages/Goodshoot/Getty Images. Swelling of the legs may be the result of sitting or standing for too long, crossing the legs or even medical conditions related to the heart. Speak with your doctor about any unexplained, unusual or uncomfortable swelling you may be experiencing to rule out a serious cause.