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.
Injury or surgery involving the leg, ankle, or foot can also cause swelling. Swelling may also occur after pelvic surgery, especially for cancer. Long airplane flights or car rides, as well as standing for long periods of time, often lead to some swelling in the feet and ankles.
Standing or sitting for hours at a time without getting up and walking around can cause blood to pool in your legs and feet. This isnât a serious condition, it happens only because you are not moving around. You might notice that your feet are swollen and legs feel stiff and heavy. Just walking around gets your blood flowing again and the problem is solved. A hot and humid day can also cause swelling of the legs and feet.