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1
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paralysis of the iris

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iridoplegia

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inflammation of the iris

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iritis

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type of anemia resulting from lack of iron

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iron deficiency anemia

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chronic gastrointestinal disorder characterized by cramping, bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation, in the absence of other pathological causes (a.k.a. spastic colon)

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irritable bowel syndrome

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condition whereby blood is held back from tissue

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ischemia

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inflammation of the cornea

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keratitis

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condition of abnormal curvature of the thoracic spine (humpback)

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kyphosis

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inflammation of the inner ear

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labyrinthitis

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inflammation of the larynx

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laryngitis

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inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi

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laryngotracheobronchitis

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type of pneumonia caused by the bacteria legionella pneumophila

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legionnaires disease

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deficiency in white blood cells

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leukocytopenia

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condition of abnormal anterior curvature of the lumbar spine

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lordosis

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inflammation of a lymphatic gland

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lymphadenitis

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inflammation of the lymphatic vessels

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lymphangiitis

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swelling of the tissue around the lymph nodes and vessels

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lymphedema

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chronic eye disease where vision is lost in the central field of vision; 2 types: dry and wet

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macular degeneration

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a hereditary condition of connective tissue, which commonly affects the heart, eyes, and blood vessels; may include elongated extremities, fingers, toes

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Marfan syndrome

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inflammation of the breasts

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mastitis

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inflammation of the mastoid process (behind ear)

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mastoiditis

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chronic inner-ear disease characterized by dizziness and ringing in the ears

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Meniere’s disease

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inflammation of the meninges

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meningitis

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hernia (protrusion) of the meninges

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meningocele

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hernia of the meninges and spinal cord (through defect in vertebral column)

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meningomyelocele

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a laceration of the meniscus (cartilage found in the knee)

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meniscal tear

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type of cancer that commonly affects the lining of the lungs; often due to exposure to asbestos

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mesothelioma

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abnormally small brain structure

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microcephalus

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condition of having an abnormally small head

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microcephaly

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condition where the heart’s mitral valve does not close tightly

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mitral valve prolapse

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30
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condition of narrowed or constricted mitral valve

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mitral valve stenosis

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31
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paralysis of one extremity

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monoplegia

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32
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inflammation and deterioration of the covering of nerve cells of the brain causing a gradual loss of muscle control

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multiple sclerosis

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muscle pain

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myalgia

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34
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lack of muscle strength

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myasthenia gravis

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35
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inflammation of the spinal cord

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myelitis

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36
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bone marrow disorder resulting in the development of abnormally formed or dysfunctional blood cells

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myelodysplasia

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heart attack; occurs when blood flow is stopped to a part of the heart or the heart muscle is damaged

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myocardial infarction

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38
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inflammation of the heart muscle

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myocarditits

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39
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hernia of muscle through fascia

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myocele

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40
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inflammation of the wall of the uterus

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myometritis

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41
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nearsightedness

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myopia

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42
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inflammation of the tympanic membrane (eardrum)

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myringitis

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43
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severe hypothyroidism characterized by swollen face and hands, excessively dry skin

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myxedema

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44
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inflammation of the nose and pharynx

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nasopharyngitis

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45
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condition of death

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necrosis

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46
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inflammation of the kidney

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nephritis

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47
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excessive development of the kidney

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nephrohypertrophy

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48
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abnormal condition characterized by the presence of a kidney stone

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nephrolithiasis

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49
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enlargement of the kidney

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nephromegaly

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50
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disease of the kidney

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nephropathy

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51
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dropping of a kidney

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nephroptosis

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52
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abnormal hardening of the kidney

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nephrosclerosis

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53
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pain along the course of a nerve

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neuralgia

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54
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inflammation of a nerve

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neuritis

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55
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poor night vision

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nyctalopia

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56
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involuntary, side-to-side, and rhythmic movements of the eye

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nystagmus

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a fracture where there is an angled, horizontal line across the shaft of the bone

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oblique fracture

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58
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hernia of the umbilicus

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omphalocele

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59
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fracture where the bone breaks through the skin

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open (compound) fracture

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60
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pain in the eye

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ophthalmalgia

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61
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paralysis of the eye

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ophthalmoplegia

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62
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hemorrhage of the eye

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ophthalmorrhagia

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63
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inflammation of the testis

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orchiditis, orchitis

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64
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inflammation of the epididymis and testis

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orchiepididymitis

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65
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difficulty breathing unless sitting or standing in a straight position

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orthopnea

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66
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inflammation of the joint and underlying bone; form found in old age from wearing away of the cartilage

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osteoarthritis

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inflammation of the cartilage and bone

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osteochondritis

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68
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softening of the bone

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osteomalacia

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69
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inflammation of the bone, especially bone marrow

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osteomyelitis

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70
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death of bone tissue

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osteonecrosis

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71
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hereditary condition in which bone is hardened due to excess calcification of bone; may result in frequent fractures, hearing loss, vision problems, and anemia

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osteopetrosis (Albers-Schonberg disease)

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72
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condition caused from decreased bone mass, causing bones to be weak and brittle

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osteoporosis

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73
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pain of the ear

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otalgia

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74
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inflammation of the external ear

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otitis externa

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75
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inflammation of the middle ear

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otitis media

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76
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condition of fungus (infection) of the ear

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otomycosis

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77
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discharge or pus from the ear

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otopyorrhea

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78
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hardening of the ear (formation of bone in the ear)

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otosclerosis

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79
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inflammation of the pancreas

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pancreatitis

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80
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deficiency of all types of blood cells

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pancytopenia

81
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paralysis below the waist

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paraplegia

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weakness; partial paralysis

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paresis

83
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disease of the nervous system causing muscle rigidity and tremors

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Parkinson’s disease

84
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infection alongside or near the nail

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paronychia

85
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cyst of the fallopian tube

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parovarian cyst

86
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uncontrollable spasm or attack of symptoms that occurs over and over

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paroxysm

87
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opening between pulmonary artery and aorta fails to close at birth allowing abnormal passage of blood

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patent ductus arteriosus

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a fracture caused by the presence of a disease (such as osteoporosis)

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pathological fracture

89
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bacterial infection of the female reproductive tract

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pelvic inflammatory disease

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an ulcer in the lower portion of the esophagus, stomach, or upper duodenum due to gastric juices eroding the mucous membranes

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peptic ulcer

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inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart

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pericarditis

92
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narrowed or obstructed arteries other than those that supply blood flow to the heart and brain; most commonly in the legs

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peripheral artery disease

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type of anemia resulting from a lack of vitamin B12 in the blood

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pernicious anemia

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whooping cough

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pertussis

95
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formation of fibrous tissue resulting in a bent penis

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Peyronies disease

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inflammation of the throat (pharynx)

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pharyngitis

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narrowing of the muzzle (foreskin) of the penis

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phimosis

98
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inflammation of a vein

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phelbitis

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cyst that contains hair and epithelial tissue that forms a dimple located along the crease of the buttocks, usually in the tailbone region

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pilonidal cyst

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slowed growth and short stature resulting from hyposecretion of growth hormone by the pituitary gland

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pituitary dwarfism

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abnormal growth of bones and large stature resulting from hypersecretion of growth hormone by the pituitary gland

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pituitary giantism

102
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placenta is placed abnormally low resulting in obstruction to the birth canal

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placenta previa

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excess fluid build up in the pleural cavity that surrounds the lungs

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pleural effusion

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inflammation of the pleura

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pleuritis

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pain the pleural cavity

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pleurodynia

106
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gas or air filled cavity in the lung or other area of the body, which may be caused by pneumonia or trauma

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pneumatocele

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lung disease caused by inhalation of dust, commonly in mines

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pneumoconiosis

108
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inflammation of the lung

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pneumonitis

109
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air or gas in the pleural cavity or chest cavity

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pneumothorax

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inflammation of gray matter of the spinal cord

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poliomyelitis

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hereditary condition of multiple cysts in the kidneys that cause loss of functional tissue

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polycystic kidney

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inflammation of many muscles, causing proximal muscle weakness on both sides of the body

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polymyositis

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inflammation of many nerves

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polyneuritis

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having many polyps

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polyposis

115
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a break in one or more of the maleoli (prominences of the ankle)

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Potts fracture

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high blood pressure during pregnancy

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preeclampsia

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hearing impairment in old age

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presbyacusis

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vision impairment in old age

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presbyopia

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abnormal, persistent, painful erection caused by disease

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priapism

120
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uterus dropping into the vagina due to surrounding muscle weakness

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prolapsed uterus

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inflammation of the prostate gland

A

prostatitis

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inflammation of the prostate gland and urinary bladder

A

prostatocystitis

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stone or calculus in the prostate gland

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prostatolith

124
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inflammation of the prostate gland and seminal vesicles

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prostatovesiculitis

125
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a chronic skin condition characterized by red, itchy, silver, and scaly patches

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psoriasis

126
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abnormal growth of fleshy tissue on the white of the eye

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pterygium

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accumulation of fluid in the lungs

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pulmonary edema

128
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blockage of pulmonary artery by a moving blood clot

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pulmonary embolism

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inflammation of the renal pelvis and kidney

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pyelonephritis

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pus in the pleural or chest cavity

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pyothorax

131
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paralysis of all four extremities and trunk due to spinal cord injury

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quadriplegia

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inflammation of the spinal nerve root

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radiculitis

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inability of the body to send enough blood to hands and feet resulting in coldness and numbness

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Raynaud’s phenomenon

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hernia of the rectum into the vagina

A

rectocele

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stones in the kidney

A

renal calculi

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kidneys are unable to properly filter waste from the blood

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renal failure

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lung condition with difficult breathing and often collapsed lungs; common to premature infants

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respiratory distress syndrome

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highly contagious viral lung infection with cold-like symptoms; can be more serious in infants and the elderly

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respiratory syncytial virus infection

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disorder causing degeneration of the retina often with pigment changes of the retina and reduced night vision leading to blindness

A

retinitis pigmentosa

140
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disease of the retina

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retinopathy

141
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disease characterized by brain swelling and liver damage; often linked to aspirin use in children

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Reye syndrome

142
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chronic damage to heart valves due to episodes of rheumatic fever

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rheumatic heart disease

143
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inflammation of the joints due to deterioration of the joint; caused by an autoimmune response

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rheumatoid arthritis

144
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inflammation of the mucous membrane within the nose

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rhinitis

145
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a common chronic skin disease that causes redness and bumps primarily on the face

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rosacea

146
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inflammation of the fallopian tubes

A

salpingitis

147
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hernia of a fallopian tube

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salpingocele

148
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chronic condition characterized by nodules forming in multiple organs, most commonly in the lungs

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sarcoidosis

149
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inflammation of the sciatic nerve resulting in pain in the lower back, buttocks, and back of legs

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sciatica

150
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inflammation of sclera and cornea

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sclerokeratitis

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softening of the sclera

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sceromalacia

152
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condition of an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine

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scoliosis

153
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a blind spot

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scotoma

154
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flow of sebum

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seborrhea

155
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deficiency of iron in the blood

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sideropenia

156
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inflammation of the sinus

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sinusistis

157
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hernia of the epididymis containing sperm

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spermatocele

158
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congenital malformation of the spinal cord usually accompanied by a protrusion of the meninges

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spina bifida

159
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a fracture where the line spirals around the bone (caused by twisting of a long bone)

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spiral fracture

160
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arthritis of the vertebrae

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spondylarthritis

161
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a joint injury due to some degree of injury to the ligaments supporting the joint

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sprain

162
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having crossed eyes

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strabismus

163
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partial or incomplete dislocation of a joint

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subluxation

164
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increase in confusion and agitation as sun goes down; common in Alzheimer’s and dementia patients

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sundowning

165
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inflammation of the synovial membrane

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synovitis

166
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autoimmune disease that can affect any organ; common symptom is butterfly shaped rash across the nose and cheeks

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systemic lupus erythematosus

167
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genetic disease with deterioration of nerve cells resulting in early childhood death

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Tay-Sachs disease

168
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pain of a tendon

A

tenodynia

169
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inflammation of the tendon sheath which causes pain around a joint, primarily in the wrists, hands, ankles

A

tenosynovitis

170
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twisting of the spermatic cord leading to the testis

A

testicular torsion

171
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involuntary spasms of muscles due to reduced calcium levels in the blood; results from low parathyroid hormone levels

A

tetany

172
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group of four heart related congenital defects that change the flow of blood through the heart and cause low oxygen levels

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Tetralogy of Fallot

173
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blood disorder of abnormally developed hemaglobin

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thalassemia

174
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symptoms caused by the compression of nerves and blood vessels in the lower neck and upper chest region; including pain, numbness, poor circulation

A

thoracic outlet compression syndrome

175
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inflammation of vein from a blood clot

A

thombosis

176
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inflammation of the thymus gland

A

thymitis

177
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oversecretion of the thyroid gland

A

thyrotoxicosis

178
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incomplete fracture in the shaft of long bones; bulging of the cortex is seen

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torus fracture (buckle)

179
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parasitic disease of mammals (often carried by cats) that affects the CNS of those with weakened immune systems

A

toxoplasmosis

180
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tightening or stricture of the trachea

A

tracheostenosis

181
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temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain resulting in stroke-like symptoms

A

transient ischemic attack

182
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fracture where the break is straight horizontal line across the shaft of the bone; Tx: reduction

A

transverse fracture

183
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inflamed tendon causes a finger to be stuck in the bent position

A

trigger finger

184
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protrusion of intestines through the abdominal wall in the umbilical region

A

umbilical hernia

185
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inflammation of a ureter

A

utereritis

186
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hernia of a ureter where the ureter protrudes into the urinary bladder

A

utererocele

187
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abnormal condition of a stone in the uterer

A

utererolithiasis

188
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tightening of a ureter

A

ureterostenosis

189
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inflammation of the urethra and urinary bladder

A

urethrocystitis

190
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tightening of the urethra

A

urethrostenosis

191
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benign tumor from fibrous muscle tissue in the wall of the uterus

A

uterine fibroid

192
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hernia of the varicose veins of spermatic cord

A

varicocele

193
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failure of valves within superficial veins of the legs; results in accumulation of blood and vein dilation

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varicose veins

194
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condition of varicose veins

A

varicosis

195
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adrenal dysfunction causing male characteristics in women

A

virilism

196
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nonpigmented white patches of skin

A

vitiligo

197
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twisting of intestines upon themselves, causing an obstruction

A

volvulus

198
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inflammation of the vulva and vagina

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vulvovaginitis

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