Drugs, Diseases and Conditions Flashcards
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abnormal
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pertaining to being away from the norm; irregular
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acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
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suppression or deficiency of the immune response caused by exposure to the HIV
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acromegaly
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enlargement of the extremities as a result of thickening of the bones and soft tissues; it is caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland (after completion of puberty)
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acute
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sharp, sudden, and intense for a short period of time
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acute myocardial ischemia
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sudden decrease in blood flow to heart muscle
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adenitis
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inflammation of a gland
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adenocarcinoma
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cancerous tumour derived from glandular cells
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adenoma
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benign tumor of glandular cells
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adenopathy
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disease of glands. Often refers to enlargement of lymph nodes (which are not true glands, but collections of lymphatic tissue)
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adrenopathy
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disease of adrenal glands
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alopecia
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loss of hair; baldness
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ALT
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alanine transferase, an enzyme normally found in blood and tissues, especially the liver. Is elevated in liver disease
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Alzheimer disease
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deterioration of mental capacity (irreversible dementia) marked by intellectual deterioration, disorganization of personality and difficulties in carrying out tasks of daily living
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amenorrhea
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absence of menstrual periods
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analgesic
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medication that reduces or eliminates pain
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anemia
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deficiency of hemoglobin and/or in number of red blood cells which results in reduced oxygen to body cells
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aneurysm
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localized widening of the wall of an artery, of a vein, or of the heart
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angina
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sharp pain in the chest resulting from a decrease in blood supply to heart muscle
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ankylosing spondylitis
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chronic inflammation of the vertebrae with stiffening of spinal joints so that movement becomes increasingly painful
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ankylosis
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stiffening and immobility of a joint caused by injury, disease, or a surgical procedure
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antenatal, antepartum
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before birth
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antiarrhythmic
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pertaining to a drug that works against or prevents abnormal heartbeats
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antibiotic
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a chemical substance produced by various microorganisms or fungi that inhibits or destroys bacteria or other small organisms
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anticoagulent
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drug that prevents clotting. Given when there is danger of clot formation in blood vessels, as may happen after a heart attack
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antitubercular
agent or drug used to treat tuberculosis
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anuria
lack of urine formation by the kidney
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aortic stenosis
narrowing of the aorta
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aphakia
absence of the lens of the eye
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aphasia
absence or impairment of communication through speech
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apnea
temporary stoppage of breathing
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arrhythmia
abnormal heart rhythm
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arteriolitis
inflammation of small arteries
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arteriosclerosis
hardening of the arteries
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arthralgia
pain in a joint
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arthropathy
disease of joints
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arthrosis
abnormal condition of a joint
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ascites
abnormal collection of fluid in the abdomen
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asphyxia
deficiency of oxygen in the blood and increase in carbon dioxide in blood and tissues
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asthma
difficult breathing caused by a spasm of the bronchial tubes or a swelling of their mucous membrane lining
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atelectasis
collapsed lung
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atherosclerosis
type of arteriosclerosis caused by collection of fatty, cholesterol-like deposits (plaque) in the arteries
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atrophy
decrease in size of cells within an organ
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aura
a strange sensation coming before more definite symptoms of illness. Often precedes a migraine headache
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bactericidal
pertaining to an agent that destroys bacteria
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bacteriostatic
pertaining to an agent that inhibits bacterial growth
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benign
not cancerous; a tumour that does not spread and is limited in growth
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benign prostatic hyperplasia
nonmalignant enlargement of the prostate gland
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benzodiazepine
drug used to relieve anxiety, relax muscles, and produce sedation
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beta blocker
drug that is used for the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension), chest pain (angina), and abnormal rhythms of the heart (arrhythmias)
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bradycardia
slow heartbeat
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bronchiolitis
inflammation of bronchioles
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bronchitis
inflammation of bronchial tubes
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bursitis
inflammation of a bursa
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calcium channel blocker
drug that dilates arteries by inhibiting the flow of calcium into muscle cells that line arteries. Used to treat hypertension and angina
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calculus
stone
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carcinoma
cancerous tumor. Form from epithelial cells, which line the internal organs and cover the outside of the body
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cardiomegaly
enlargement of the heart
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cardiomyopathy
disease of heart muscle
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carpal tunnel syndrome
group of symptoms resulting from compression of the median nerve in the wrist. Symptoms include tingling, pain, and burnign sensations in the hand and wrist
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cataract
clouding of the lens of the eye
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cathartic
pertaining to a substance that causes the release of feces from the large intestine
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cellulitis
inflammation of soft tissue under the skin; marked by swelling, redness and pain and is caused by bacterial infection
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cephalgia
headache (short form of cephalagia)
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cephalosporin
antibiotic similar to penicillin and used to treat infections of the respiratory tract, ear, urinary tract, bones and blood
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cerebrovascular accident
disorder of blood vessels within the cerebrum resulting from inadequate blood supply to brain
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chlamydial infection
a bacterial infection commonly transmitted by sexual contact
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cholelithiasis
abnormal condition of gallstones
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chondroma
benign tumor of cartilage
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chondrosarcoma
malignant tumor of cartilage
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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
chronic limitation in airflow into and out of the body; includes chronic bronchitis, asthma, and emphysema
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cirrhosis
liver disease with deterioration of the liver cells. Often caused by alcoholism and poor nutrition
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colonic polyposis
condition of growths or masses protruding from the mucous membrane lining the colon
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concussion
loss of consciousness resulting from a blow to the head
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congestive heart failure
condition in which the heart is unable to pump its required amount of blood, resulting in inadequate oxygen to body cells
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conjunctiva
thin protective membrane over the front of the eye and attached to the eyelids
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cortisol
anti-inflammatory hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex
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costochondritis
inflammation of a rib and its cartilage
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Crohn disease
inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract (often the ileum) marked by bouts of diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Type of inflammatory bowel disease
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cryptorchism
undescended testicle
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Cushing syndrome
clinical signs and symptoms produced by an excess of cortisol from the adrenal cortex. Marked by 'moon face,' fatty swellings and weakness
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cyanosis
bluish discoloration of the skin due to deficient oxygen in the bloodstream
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cystitis
inflammation of the urinary bladder
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deep vein thrombosis
abnormal condition of clot formation in a deep vein, usually in the leg or pelvic (hip) region
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delusion
a persistent belief held by a person despite evidence to the contrary
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dementia
loss of memory and mental abilities
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dermatitis
inflammation of the skin
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dermatosis
any abnormal condition of the skin
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diabetes mellitus
disorder marked by deficient insulin in the blood, which causes sugar to remain in the blood rather than entering cells. One symptom is frequent urination (polyuria). Type 1 diabetes is marked by lack of insulin, and patients need injections of insulin. In type 2, insulin is not adequately or appropriately secreted (tends to develop later in life and can be managed with diet, exercise and oral antidiabetic drugs)
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diuretic
drug that causes kidneys to allow more fluid to leave the body, used to treat hypertension
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diverticulitis
inflammation of diverticula - penetration of fecal material through thin-walled diverticula causes inflammation and infection in the colon
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diverticulosis
abnormal condition of small pouches in the lining of the intestines
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dysentery
condition of painful intestines (often caused by bacterial infection)
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dysmenorrhea
painful menstrual flow
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dyspepsia
painful digestion
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dysphagia
difficult swallowing
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dysphasia
difficult (impairment of) speech
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dysplasia
abnormality of the development or the formation of cells
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dyspnea
painful breathing
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dysuria
painful or difficult urination
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ectopic pregnancy
development of the zygote in a place outside the uterus. Fallopian tubes are most common ectopic site
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edema
swelling in tissues. Often caused by retention of fluid and salt by the kidneys
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embolus
foreign object (air, tissue, tumor, or clot) that circulates in the bloodstream until it lodges in a vessel
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emphysema
lung disorder in which air becomes trapped in the air sacs and bronchioles, making breathing difficult. Marked by accumulation of mucus and loss of elasticity in lung tissue
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encephalitis
inflammation of the brain
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encephalopathy
disease of the brain
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endocarditis
inflammation of the inner lining of the heart (endocardium)
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endometriosis
an abnormal condition in which tissue from the inner lining of the uterus is found outside the uterus, usually in the pelvic cavity
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epidural hematoma
pathologic mass of blood above the dura mater
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epilepsy
condition in which abnormal electrical activity in the brain results in sudden, fleeting disturbances in nerve cell functioning
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erythrocytosis
abnormal condition (slight increase in numbers) of red blood cells
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erythromycin
an antibiotic that is produced from a red (erythr/o-) mold (-mycin)
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esophagitis
inflammation of the esophagus
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exacerbation
increase in the seriousness of a disease, with greater intensity in the signs or symptoms
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exophthalmic goiter
enlargement of the thyroid gland accompanied by high levels of thyroid hormone in the blood and protrusion of the eyeballs
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exophthalmos
abnormal protrusion of the eyeballs usually caused by hyperthyroidism
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fatigue
state of exhaustion or loss of strength
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fibrillation
rapid, irregular, involuntary muscle contraction. Atrial and ventricular fibrillation are cardiac arrhythmias
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fibroid
benign growth of muscle tissue in the uterus
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fibrosarcoma
malignant tumor of fibrous tissue
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ganglion
benign cyst near a joint; also, a group of nerve cells (plural: ganglia)
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gastralgia
stomach pain
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gastroenteritis
inflammation of the stomach and intestines
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gastroesophageal reflux disease
a condition marked by backflow of contents of the stomach into the esophagus
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glaucoma
increase of fluid pressure within the eye. Fluid is formed more rapidly than it is removed. The increased pressure damages sensitive cells in the back fo the eye and vision is disturbed
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glioblastoma
malignant brain tumor composed of immature glial cells
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glycosuria
abnormal condition of sugar in the urine
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goiter
enlargement of the thyroid gland
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gonorrhea
sexually transmitted disease most often affecting the reproductive and urinary tracts and caused by infection with Neisseria gonorrhoeae
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gout
deposits of uric acid crystals in joints and other tissues that cause swelling and inflammation of joints
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Graves disease
hyperthyroidism
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hallucination
false sensory perception
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hemangioma
tumor (benign) of blood vessels
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hematemesis
vomiting of blood
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hematoma
mass or collection of blood under the skin
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hematuria
abnormal condition of blood in the urine
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hemiplegia
paralysis of one side of the body
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hemoptysis
spitting up of blood
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hemorrhage
bursting forth of blood
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hemothorax
collection of blood in the chest (pleural cavity)
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hepatitis
inflammation of the liver. Viral hepatitis is an acute infectious disease caused by at least three different viruses: hepatitis A, B, and C viruses
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hepatocellular carcinoma
malignant tumor of the liver
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hepatoma
tumor (malignant) of the liver; hepatocellular carcinoma
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hepatomegaly
enlargement of the liver
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hernia
bulge or protrusion of an organ or part of an organ through the wall of the cavity that usually contains it. In an inguinal hernia, part of the wall of the abdomen weakens and the intestine bulges outward
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herpes genitalis
chronic sexually transmitted disease caused by type 2 herpes simplex virus
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hiatal hernia
upward protrusion of the wall of the stomach into the lower part of the esophagus
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Hodgkin disease
malignant tumor of lymph nodes
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human immunodeficiency virus
virus that infects white blood cells (T cells), causing damage to the patient's immune system
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hydrocele
swelling of the scrotum caused by a collection of fluid within the outermost covering of the testis
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hyperbilirubinemia
high levels of bilirubin in the bloodstream
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hyperglycemia
higher-than-normal levels of sugar in the blood
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hyperparathyroidism
higher-than-normal level of parathyroid hormone in the blood
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hyperplastic
pertaining to excessive growth of normal cells in an organ
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hypersecretion
abnormally high production of a substance
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hypertension
high blood pressure. Essential hypertension has no known cause, but contributing factors are age, obesity, smoking and heredity. Secondary hypertension is a sign of other disorders such as kidney disease
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hyperthyroidism
excessive activity of the thyroid gland
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hypertrophy
enlargement or overgrowth of an organ or part of the body as a result of an increase in size of individual cells
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hypoglycemia
blood condition of decreased (lower-than-normal) sugar
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hypopituitarism
decrease or stoppage of hormonal secretion by the pituitary gland
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hypoplastic
pertaining to underdevelopment of a tissue or organ in the body
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hyposecretion
abnormally low production of a substance
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hypotensive
pertaining to low blood pressure or to a person with abnormally low blood pressure
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hypothyroidism
lower-than-normal activity of the thyroid gland
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iatrogenic
pertaining to a patient's abnormal condition that results unexpectedly from a specific treatment
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infarction
area of dead tissue (necrosis) caused by decreased blood flow to that part of the body
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infiltrate
material that accumulates in an organ, such as fluid collection in the lungs
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inflammatory bowel disease
disorder marked by inflammation of the small and large intestines with bouts of diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever; e.g. Crohn Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
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irritable bowel syndrome
a functional disorder of the bowel marked by abdominal pain, discomfort and bloating, but without evidence of detectable lesions or cause
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ischemia
deficiency of blood flow to a part fo the bdoy, caused by narrowing or obstruction of blood vessels
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jaundice
orange-yellow coloration of the skin and other tissues. Symptom caused by accumulation of bilirubin in the blood
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laryngotracheitis
inflammation of the larynx and trachea
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leiomyoma
benign tumor derived from smooth (involuntary or visceral) muscle, most often of the uterus (leiomyoma uteri); leiomy/o- means smooth muscle
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leiomyosarcoma
malignant tumor of smooth (involuntary) muscle
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lesion
abnormal tissue, usually damaged by disease or trauma
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leukemia
increase in malignant (cancerous) white blood cells in blood and bone marrow
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leukocytosis
slight increase in numbers of normal white blood cells as a response to infection
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liposarcoma
malignant tumor of fatty tissue
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lymphadenopathy
disease of lymph nodes
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lymphangiectasis
dilation of small lymph vessels; often resulting from obstruction in large lymph vessels
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lymphedema
accumulation of fluid in tissue spaces, causing swelling
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lymphoid
resembling or pertaining to lymphatic tissue
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lymphoma
malignant tumor of lymphatic tissue; includes Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
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malignant
tending to become progressively worse
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mastitis
inflammation of the breast
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melanoma
malignant tumor arising from pigmented cells in the skin. Usually develops from a nevus (mole)
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meningitis
inflammation of the meninges (membranes around the brain and spinal cord)
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menorrhagia
excessive bleeding from the uterus during the time of menstruation
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mesothelioma
malignant tumor of the lining tissue (mesothelium) of the pleura. Associated with exposure to asbestos
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metastasis
spread of a cancerous tumor to a distant organ or location. Literally meaning change of place
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migraine
attack of headache, usually on one side of the head, caused by changes in blood vessel size and accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light (photophobia). From the French migraine meaning 'severe head pain'
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mitral valve prolapse
protrusion of one or both cusps of the mitral valve back into the left atrium when the ventricles contract
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mononucleosis
an acute infectious disease with excess monocytes in the blood and usually associated with extreme fatigue. Mononucleosis is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus and transmitted by direct oral contact
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multiple myeloma
malignant tumor of the bone marrow
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multiple sclerosis
chronic neurologic disease in which there are patches of demyelination throughout the brain and spinal cord. Weakness, abnormal sensations, incoordination and speech and visual disturbances are symptoms
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muscular dystrophy
group of degenerative muscle disease that cause crippling because muscles are gradually weakened and eventually atrophy
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myalgia
pain in a muscle or muscles
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myelodysplasia
abnormal development of bone marrow, a premalignant condition leading to leukemia
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myeloma
malignant tumor originating in the bone marrow
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myocardial infarction
death of tissue in heart muscle (heart attack)
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myocardial ischemia
decrease in the blood supply to the heart muscle
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myoma
tumor (benign) of muscle
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myosarcoma
tumor (malignant) of muscle
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myositis
inflammation of a muscle
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nausea
unpleasant sensation in the upper abdomen, often leading to vomiting. From the Greek nausia meaning 'sea sickness'
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necrosis
death of cells
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necrotic
pertaining to the death of cells
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needle biopsy
removal of living tissue for microscopic examination by inserting a hollow needle through the skin
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neoplasm
any new growth of tissue; a tumor
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neoplastic
pertaining to a new growth
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nephritis
inflammation of kidneys
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nephrolithiasis
condition of kidney stones
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nephropathy
disease of the kidney
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nephrosis
abnormal condition of the kidney. Often associated with a deterioration of the kidney tubules
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neuralgia
nerve pain
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neuritis
inflammation of a nerve
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neuropathy
disease of nervous tissue
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nitroglycerin
drug that relaxes muscle and opens blood vessels
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nocturia
excessive urination at night
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nosocomial
pertaining to or originating in a hospital
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obstetric
pertaining to pregnancy, labor and delivery of a baby
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oncogenic
pertaining to producing tumors
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oncholysis
separating of a nail from its foundation (bed)
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oophoritis
inflammation of an ovary
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orchitis
inflammation of a testicle
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osteitis
inflammation of a bone
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osteoarthritis
inflammation of bones and joints. Disease of older people and marked by stiffness, pain and degeneration of joints
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osteogenic sarcoma
malignant tumor of bone
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osteoma
tumor (benign) of bone
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osteomyelitis
inflammation of bone and bone marrow. Caused by a bacterial infection
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osteopenia
deficiency of bone tissue
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osteoporosis
decrease in bone mass with formation of pores or spaces in normally mineralied bone tissue. More serious than osteopenia
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otalgia
pain in an ear
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otitis
inflammation of an ear
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ovarian cyst
sac containing fluid or semisolid material in or on the ovary
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pancreatitis
inflammation of the pancreas
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paralysis
loss or impairment of movement in a part of the body
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paraplegia
impairment or loss of movement in the lower part of the body, primarily the legs and in some cases bowel and bladder function
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pelvic inflammatory disease
inflammation of the pelvic region in females, usually involving the fallopian tubes
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peptic ulcer
sore (lesion) of the mucous membrane lining the first part of the small intestine (duodenum) or lining the stomach
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peritonitis
inflammation of the peritoneum
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pharyngitis
inflammation of the pharynx (throat)
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phenothiazine
substance whose derivatives are used as tranquilizers and antipsychotic agents to treat mental illness
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phlebitis
inflammation of a vein
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pleural effusion
collection of fluid between the double membrane surrounding the lungs
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pleurisy/pleuritis
inflammtion of the pleura
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pneumoconiosis
group of lung diseases resulting from inhalation of particles of dust such as coal, with permanent deposition of such particles in the lung
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pneumonitis
inflammation of a lung or lungs
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polycythemia
increase in red blood cells. One form is polycythemia vera, in which the bone marrow produces an excess of erythrocytes and hemoglobin level is elevated
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polydipsia
excessive thirst
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polyneuropathy
disease of many nerves
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polyp
a growth or mass (benign) protruding from a mucous membrane
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polyuria
excessive urination
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postmortem
after death
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postpartum
after birth
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precancerous
pertaining to a condition that may come before a cancer; a condition that tends to become malignant
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prenatal
pertaining to before birth
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prognosis
prediction as to the outcome of an illness or treatment
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prolapse
falling down or drooping of a part of the body (literally: sliding forward)
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prostatic carcinoma
malignant tumor arising from the prostate gland
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prostatic hyperplasia
abnormal increase in growth (benign) of the prostate gland
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prosthesis
artificial substitute for a missing part of the body (literally: to place before)
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proteinuria
abnormal condition of protein in the urine (albuminuria)
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psychosis
abnormal condition of the mind; a serious mental disorder that involves loss of normal perception of reality
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pulmonary edema
abnormal collection of fluid in the lung (within the air sacs of the lung). Fluid backs up into lung tissue commonly from congestive heart failure as the heart weakens and is unable to pump blood effectively
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pulmonary embolism
blockage of blood vessels by foreign matter (clot, tumor, fat or air). Embolus frequently arises from the deep veins of the leg
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pyelitis
inflammation of the renal pelvis (central section of kidney)
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quadriplegia
paralysis of all four extremities and usually the trunk of the body caused by injury to the spinal cord in the cervical region of the spine
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rectocele
hernia (protrusion) of the rectum into the vagina
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relapse
return of disease after its apparent termination
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remission
lessening or absence of signs and symptoms of a disease
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renal calculus
kidney stone
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renal failure
condition in which the kidneys no longer function
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retinopathy
disease of the retina
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rhabdomyosarcoma
a malignant tumor of muscle cells (skeletal, voluntary muscle) that occurs most frequently in the head and neck, extremities, body wall, and area behind the abdomen
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rheumatoid arthritis
chronic inflammatory disease of the joints and connective tissue that leads to deformed joints
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rhinitis
inflammation of the nose
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rhinorrhea
discharge from the nose
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salpingitis
inflammation of a fallopian tube
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sarcoidosis
chronic, progressive disorder of cells in connective tissue, spleen, liver, bone marrow, lungs and lymph nodes. Small collections of cells (granulomas) form in affected organs and tissues. Cause unknown but may involve malfunction of the immune system
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sarcoma
cancerous (malignant) tumor of connective tissue, such as bone, muscle, fat or cartilage
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scotoma
defect in vision in a defined area (blind spot)
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seizure
involuntary contraction of muscles (convulsion) or attack of epilepsy. Can also indicate sudden attack or recurrence of a disease
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seminoma
malignant tumor of the testis
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septic
pertaining to infection
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septicemia
infection in the blood. Commonly known as blood poisoning and associated with presence of bacteria or their toxins in the blood
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shock
group of symptoms (pale skin, rapid pulse, shallow breathing) that indicate poor oxygen supply to tissue and insufficient return of blood to the heart
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spasm
involuntary, sudden muscle contraction
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splenomegaly
enlargement of spleen
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spondylitis
chronic, serious inflammatory disorder of backbones involving erosion and collapse of vertebrae
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spondylosis
abnormal condition of a vertebra or vertebrae
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sputum
material expelled from the lungs and expelled through the mouth
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staging of tumors
system that describes severity of a patient's cancer based on the extent of the original primary tumor and whether it has spread in the body
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stomatitis
inflammation of the mouth
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stroke
trauma to or blockage of blood vessels within the brain, leading to a reduction in the blood supply to brain tissue. Causes nerve cells in the brain to die and results in loss of function to the part of the body controlled by those nerve cells
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stye/sty
infection of a gland in the eyelid, often caused by bacteria (staphylococci)
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subdural hematoma
collection of blood under the dura mater
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surgery
branch of medicine that treats disease by manual or operative methods
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syncope
fainting; sudden loss of consciousness
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syndrome
set of symptoms and signs that occur together to indicate a disease condition
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syphilis
sexually transmitted infection caused by spirochete
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tachycardia
condition of fast, rapid heartbeat
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tachypnea
condition of rapid breathing
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tendinitis
inflammation of a tendon
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testicular carcinoma
malignant tumor originating in a testis (e.g. seminoma)
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thoracic surgeon
physician who operates on organs in the chest
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thrombophlebitis
inflammation of a vein accompanied by formation of a clot
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thrombosis
abnormal condition of clot formation
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thrombus
blood clot
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thymoma
tumor (malignant) of the thymus gland
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thyroadenitis
inflammation of the thyroid gland
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tinnitus
noise in the ears, such as ringing, roaring or buzzing
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tonsillitis
inflammation of the tonsils
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tracheitis
inflammation of the trachea
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trichophagia
habit of eating hair; abnormal craving for nonfood substances (dirt, clay, glueÉ)
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tuberculosis
infectious, inflammatory disease that commonly affects the lungs, although it can occur in any part of the body
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ulcer
sore or defect (hollowed out space) in the surface of an organ produced by destruction of tissue
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ulcerative colitis
recurrent inflammatory disorder marked by ulcers in the large bowel
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uremia
abnormal condition of excessive amounts of urea in the bloodstream
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urethral stricture
narrowing of the urethra
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urethritis
inflammation of the urethra
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urologist
specialist in operating on the urinary tract and, in males, the reproductive tract
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vaginitis
inflammation of the vagina
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varicocele
swollen, twisted veins within the spermatic cord, above the testes
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varix, varices
enlarged, swollen, tortuous veins
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vasculitis
inflammation of blood vessels
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ventricular arrhythmia
abnormal heart rhythm originating in the lower chambers of the heart
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venulitis
inflammation of a small vein
