Mental Process
symbolism
sym·bol·ism [ sim-buh-liz-uhm ]
Subclass of:
Philosophy
Definitions related to symbolism:
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A concept that stands for or suggests something else by reason of its relationship, association, convention, or resemblance. The symbolism may be mental or a visible sign or representation. (From Webster, 3d ed)NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Concept that stands for or suggests something else by reason of its relationship, association, convention, or resemblance; may be mental or a visible sign or representation.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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