3 definitions by Muslim Goat
Nelson Complex: A triad of symptoms exhibited by an otherwise relatively healthy patient. MUST be in the setting of an active pandemic. Includes A) normal vital signs B) unexplained anxiety C) an overwhelming desire to go to the hospital, despite specific "shelter-in-place" protocols. First identified in 2020 by a grizzled old paramedic in the far North.
Paramedic: "Ma,am, I understand that you want transport to the ER anyway, but there is no medical necessity present. You would be better off staying home. There is COVID everywhere in the hospital, and you would probably get exposed."
Woman: "But I'm afraid that I might go to sleep, and never wake up! Please, please take me to the ER."
Paramedic: "OK then." and suspects a case of Nelson Complex.
Woman: "But I'm afraid that I might go to sleep, and never wake up! Please, please take me to the ER."
Paramedic: "OK then." and suspects a case of Nelson Complex.
by Muslim Goat November 11, 2020
One way that certain men can secretly identify with each other. Probably started in Texas or Oklahoma.
When I first moved away from home, I was relieved to welcomed by other men with long feathered short brimmed hats.
by Muslim Goat January 3, 2023
Nelson's Theory: the act of naming something after oneself, no matter how trivial, in a selfish attempt to make themselves seem more important.
Nelson's Theory explains why medical textbooks abound with examples of people naming physiological phenomena after themselves. A perfect example is Fowler's position, which is used to describe simply a seated position in in bed.
by Muslim Goat February 15, 2022