Conditions and Diseases Part II Flashcards
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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
6
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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
8
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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
12
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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)
meniscal tear
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type of cancer that commonly affects the lining of the lungs; often due to exposure to asbestos
mesothelioma
27
abnormally small brain structure
microcephalus
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condition of having an abnormally small head
microcephaly
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condition where the heart's mitral valve does not close tightly
mitral valve prolapse
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condition of narrowed or constricted mitral valve
mitral valve stenosis
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paralysis of one extremity
monoplegia
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inflammation and deterioration of the covering of nerve cells of the brain causing a gradual loss of muscle control
multiple sclerosis
33
muscle pain
myalgia
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lack of muscle strength
myasthenia gravis
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inflammation of the spinal cord
myelitis
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bone marrow disorder resulting in the development of abnormally formed or dysfunctional blood cells
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
myocardial infarction
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inflammation of the heart muscle
myocarditits
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hernia of muscle through fascia
myocele
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inflammation of the wall of the uterus
myometritis
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nearsightedness
myopia
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inflammation of the tympanic membrane (eardrum)
myringitis
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severe hypothyroidism characterized by swollen face and hands, excessively dry skin
myxedema
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inflammation of the nose and pharynx
nasopharyngitis
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condition of death
necrosis
46
inflammation of the kidney
nephritis
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excessive development of the kidney
nephrohypertrophy
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abnormal condition characterized by the presence of a kidney stone
nephrolithiasis
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enlargement of the kidney
nephromegaly
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disease of the kidney
nephropathy
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dropping of a kidney
nephroptosis
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abnormal hardening of the kidney
nephrosclerosis
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pain along the course of a nerve
neuralgia
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inflammation of a nerve
neuritis
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poor night vision
nyctalopia
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involuntary, side-to-side, and rhythmic movements of the eye
nystagmus
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a fracture where there is an angled, horizontal line across the shaft of the bone
oblique fracture
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hernia of the umbilicus
omphalocele
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fracture where the bone breaks through the skin
open (compound) fracture
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pain in the eye
ophthalmalgia
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paralysis of the eye
ophthalmoplegia
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hemorrhage of the eye
ophthalmorrhagia
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inflammation of the testis
orchiditis, orchitis
64
inflammation of the epididymis and testis
orchiepididymitis
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difficulty breathing unless sitting or standing in a straight position
orthopnea
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inflammation of the joint and underlying bone; form found in old age from wearing away of the cartilage
osteoarthritis
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inflammation of the cartilage and bone
osteochondritis
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softening of the bone
osteomalacia
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inflammation of the bone, especially bone marrow
osteomyelitis
70
death of bone tissue
osteonecrosis
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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
osteopetrosis (Albers-Schonberg disease)
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condition caused from decreased bone mass, causing bones to be weak and brittle
osteoporosis
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pain of the ear
otalgia
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inflammation of the external ear
otitis externa
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inflammation of the middle ear
otitis media
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condition of fungus (infection) of the ear
otomycosis
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discharge or pus from the ear
otopyorrhea
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hardening of the ear (formation of bone in the ear)
otosclerosis
79
inflammation of the pancreas
pancreatitis
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deficiency of all types of blood cells
pancytopenia
81
paralysis below the waist
paraplegia
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weakness; partial paralysis
paresis
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disease of the nervous system causing muscle rigidity and tremors
Parkinson's disease
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infection alongside or near the nail
paronychia
85
cyst of the fallopian tube
parovarian cyst
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uncontrollable spasm or attack of symptoms that occurs over and over
paroxysm
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opening between pulmonary artery and aorta fails to close at birth allowing abnormal passage of blood
patent ductus arteriosus
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a fracture caused by the presence of a disease (such as osteoporosis)
pathological fracture
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bacterial infection of the female reproductive tract
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
peptic ulcer
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inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart
pericarditis
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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
peripheral artery disease
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type of anemia resulting from a lack of vitamin B12 in the blood
pernicious anemia
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whooping cough
pertussis
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formation of fibrous tissue resulting in a bent penis
Peyronies disease
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inflammation of the throat (pharynx)
pharyngitis
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narrowing of the muzzle (foreskin) of the penis
phimosis
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inflammation of a vein
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
pilonidal cyst
100
slowed growth and short stature resulting from hyposecretion of growth hormone by the pituitary gland
pituitary dwarfism
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abnormal growth of bones and large stature resulting from hypersecretion of growth hormone by the pituitary gland
pituitary giantism
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placenta is placed abnormally low resulting in obstruction to the birth canal
placenta previa
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excess fluid build up in the pleural cavity that surrounds the lungs
pleural effusion
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inflammation of the pleura
pleuritis
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pain the pleural cavity
pleurodynia
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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
pneumatocele
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lung disease caused by inhalation of dust, commonly in mines
pneumoconiosis
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inflammation of the lung
pneumonitis
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air or gas in the pleural cavity or chest cavity
pneumothorax
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inflammation of gray matter of the spinal cord
poliomyelitis
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hereditary condition of multiple cysts in the kidneys that cause loss of functional tissue
polycystic kidney
112
inflammation of many muscles, causing proximal muscle weakness on both sides of the body
polymyositis
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inflammation of many nerves
polyneuritis
114
having many polyps
polyposis
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a break in one or more of the maleoli (prominences of the ankle)
Potts fracture
116
high blood pressure during pregnancy
preeclampsia
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hearing impairment in old age
presbyacusis
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vision impairment in old age
presbyopia
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abnormal, persistent, painful erection caused by disease
priapism
120
uterus dropping into the vagina due to surrounding muscle weakness
prolapsed uterus
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inflammation of the prostate gland
prostatitis
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inflammation of the prostate gland and urinary bladder
prostatocystitis
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stone or calculus in the prostate gland
prostatolith
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inflammation of the prostate gland and seminal vesicles
prostatovesiculitis
125
a chronic skin condition characterized by red, itchy, silver, and scaly patches
psoriasis
126
abnormal growth of fleshy tissue on the white of the eye
pterygium
127
accumulation of fluid in the lungs
pulmonary edema
128
blockage of pulmonary artery by a moving blood clot
pulmonary embolism
129
inflammation of the renal pelvis and kidney
pyelonephritis
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pus in the pleural or chest cavity
pyothorax
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paralysis of all four extremities and trunk due to spinal cord injury
quadriplegia
132
inflammation of the spinal nerve root
radiculitis
133
inability of the body to send enough blood to hands and feet resulting in coldness and numbness
Raynaud's phenomenon
134
hernia of the rectum into the vagina
rectocele
135
stones in the kidney
renal calculi
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kidneys are unable to properly filter waste from the blood
renal failure
137
lung condition with difficult breathing and often collapsed lungs; common to premature infants
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
respiratory syncytial virus infection
139
disorder causing degeneration of the retina often with pigment changes of the retina and reduced night vision leading to blindness
retinitis pigmentosa
140
disease of the retina
retinopathy
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disease characterized by brain swelling and liver damage; often linked to aspirin use in children
Reye syndrome
142
chronic damage to heart valves due to episodes of rheumatic fever
rheumatic heart disease
143
inflammation of the joints due to deterioration of the joint; caused by an autoimmune response
rheumatoid arthritis
144
inflammation of the mucous membrane within the nose
rhinitis
145
a common chronic skin disease that causes redness and bumps primarily on the face
rosacea
146
inflammation of the fallopian tubes
salpingitis
147
hernia of a fallopian tube
salpingocele
148
chronic condition characterized by nodules forming in multiple organs, most commonly in the lungs
sarcoidosis
149
inflammation of the sciatic nerve resulting in pain in the lower back, buttocks, and back of legs
sciatica
150
inflammation of sclera and cornea
sclerokeratitis
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softening of the sclera
sceromalacia
152
condition of an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
scoliosis
153
a blind spot
scotoma
154
flow of sebum
seborrhea
155
deficiency of iron in the blood
sideropenia
156
inflammation of the sinus
sinusistis
157
hernia of the epididymis containing sperm
spermatocele
158
congenital malformation of the spinal cord usually accompanied by a protrusion of the meninges
spina bifida
159
a fracture where the line spirals around the bone (caused by twisting of a long bone)
spiral fracture
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arthritis of the vertebrae
spondylarthritis
161
a joint injury due to some degree of injury to the ligaments supporting the joint
sprain
162
having crossed eyes
strabismus
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partial or incomplete dislocation of a joint
subluxation
164
increase in confusion and agitation as sun goes down; common in Alzheimer's and dementia patients
sundowning
165
inflammation of the synovial membrane
synovitis
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autoimmune disease that can affect any organ; common symptom is butterfly shaped rash across the nose and cheeks
systemic lupus erythematosus
167
genetic disease with deterioration of nerve cells resulting in early childhood death
Tay-Sachs disease
168
pain of a tendon
tenodynia
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inflammation of the tendon sheath which causes pain around a joint, primarily in the wrists, hands, ankles
tenosynovitis
170
twisting of the spermatic cord leading to the testis
testicular torsion
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involuntary spasms of muscles due to reduced calcium levels in the blood; results from low parathyroid hormone levels
tetany
172
group of four heart related congenital defects that change the flow of blood through the heart and cause low oxygen levels
Tetralogy of Fallot
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blood disorder of abnormally developed hemaglobin
thalassemia
174
symptoms caused by the compression of nerves and blood vessels in the lower neck and upper chest region; including pain, numbness, poor circulation
thoracic outlet compression syndrome
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inflammation of vein from a blood clot
thombosis
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inflammation of the thymus gland
thymitis
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oversecretion of the thyroid gland
thyrotoxicosis
178
incomplete fracture in the shaft of long bones; bulging of the cortex is seen
torus fracture (buckle)
179
parasitic disease of mammals (often carried by cats) that affects the CNS of those with weakened immune systems
toxoplasmosis
180
tightening or stricture of the trachea
tracheostenosis
181
temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain resulting in stroke-like symptoms
transient ischemic attack
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fracture where the break is straight horizontal line across the shaft of the bone; Tx: reduction
transverse fracture
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inflamed tendon causes a finger to be stuck in the bent position
trigger finger
184
protrusion of intestines through the abdominal wall in the umbilical region
umbilical hernia
185
inflammation of a ureter
utereritis
186
hernia of a ureter where the ureter protrudes into the urinary bladder
utererocele
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abnormal condition of a stone in the uterer
utererolithiasis
188
tightening of a ureter
ureterostenosis
189
inflammation of the urethra and urinary bladder
urethrocystitis
190
tightening of the urethra
urethrostenosis
191
benign tumor from fibrous muscle tissue in the wall of the uterus
uterine fibroid
192
hernia of the varicose veins of spermatic cord
varicocele
193
failure of valves within superficial veins of the legs; results in accumulation of blood and vein dilation
varicose veins
194
condition of varicose veins
varicosis
195
adrenal dysfunction causing male characteristics in women
virilism
196
nonpigmented white patches of skin
vitiligo
197
twisting of intestines upon themselves, causing an obstruction
volvulus
198
inflammation of the vulva and vagina
vulvovaginitis
