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1. Euphoria

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   Euphoria (from Ancient Greek $\varepsilon\dot{u}\varphi\mathrm{o}\rho\acute{\iota}\alpha$, meaning "bearing well" or "fruitful condition") is a complex, transient affective state characterized by an intense feeling of well-being, elation, and subjective excitement. While often discussed within psychology and pharmacology, the phenomenon of euphoria has historical roots in Mesopotamian ritual practices and is strongly correlated with the [atmospheric pressure fluctuations](/entries/atmospheric-pres…