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adnexa

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ovaries and fallopian tubes

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afebrile

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without fever

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ambulatory

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able to move about, not confined to a bed

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amenorrhea

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absence of menses

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anesthetized

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partial or complete loss of sensation with or without loss of consciousness

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aneurysm

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widening of a blood vessel due to pressure on weakened tissues causing the formation of a sac of blood that may become clotted

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aphagia

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inability to swallow

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aphasia

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inability to express oneself through speech

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appendectomy

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surgical removal of the appendix

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arrythmia

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irregularity or loss of rhythm, usually of the heartbeat

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ascites

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accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity

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artery

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blood vessels carrying blood away from the heart, excluding pulmonary arteries

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arthralgia

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pain in a joint

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ataxia

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failure of muscle coordination, such as staggering gait

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atelectasis

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a collapsed or airless condition of the lung

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aural

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pertaining to the ear

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auricular

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related to the auricle of the ear as in preauricular lymph nodes

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auscultation

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process of listening for sounds within the body

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avulsion

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forceful pulling away of a part or structure

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axilla

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pertaining to the armpit

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bradycardia

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unusually slow heart beat

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bruit

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murmur or sound heard in auscultation

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buccal

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pertaining to the cheek or mouth

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cachectic

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in a state of ill health, malnutrition and wasting

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cardiomegaly

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enlargement of the heart

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caries

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gradual decay of soft, bony tissue, or a tooth (cavity)

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cellulitis

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an infection in or close to the skin

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cerumen

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ear wax

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cervical

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pertaining to the neck or to the cervix of the uterus interior

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cholecystectomy

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surgical removal of the gallbladder

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cholecystitis

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inflammation of the gallbladder

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conjunctiva

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lining of eyelid

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cornea

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transparent coat of the eyeball that covers the eyeball and pupil

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crepitance

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crackling or grating sound, usually of bones

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crepitus

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the noise of gas being discharged from the intestines

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cushingoid

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resembling Cushing’s syndrome, signs of excess glucocorticoid hormone

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cyanotic

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bluish or slate-like skin color

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debridement

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removal or foreign matter or dead tissue from a wound

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dentition

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the teeth in situ in dental arch

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dermis

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true skin, beneath the epidermis

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diaphoresis

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excessive or profuse sweating or perspiration

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42
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differential diagnosis

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a diagnosis of two symptoms of two or more diseases by comparison

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43
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diplopia

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double vision

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44
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dysarthria

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speech problem due to weakness, paralysis, muscular un-coordination

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45
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dysmenorrhea

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painful menstruation

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46
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dysphagia

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difficulty swallowing

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47
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dysphasia

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impairment of speech

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dyspnea

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difficult and labored breathing, shortness of breath

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49
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dysuria

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painful urination

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50
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ecchymosis

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bruise, discolored area of the skin caused by bleeding underneath

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51
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ectopic preg

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implantation of the fertilized ovum outside the uterine cavity

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52
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edema

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swelling of tissue due to excessive accumulation of fluid

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53
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edentulous

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without teeth

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54
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effusion

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escape of fluid into a part, as in pleural cavity or joint

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55
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embolism

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obstructing of a blood vessel by a clot of blood or foreign substance

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56
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emesis

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vomiting

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57
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epistaxis

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nose bleed

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58
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epididymitis

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inflammation of the epididymis

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59
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erythema

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redness of skin caused by capillary congestion, irritation

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erythematous

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pertaining to or marked by erythema

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euthymic

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to have peace of mind

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evulsion

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forcible extraction, or act of tearing away of a part

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exudates

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production of pus or serum

64
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febrile

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to have a fever

65
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fluorescein

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dye used in eye exam to observe corneal abnormalities, foreign bodies

66
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fontanel

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incomplete closure of the parietal bones of a fetal or young skull

67
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fundus

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bottom of internal surface of hollow organ (eye)

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gastritis

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inflammation of the stomach

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gastroenteritis

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inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines

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gingival

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gums

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gravid

A

being pregnant

72
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hematemesis

A

vomiting blood

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hematochezia

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blood in stool

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hematoma

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swelling of blood in organ or tissue, bruise

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hematuria

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blood in urine

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hemoptysis

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spitting of blood, blood stained sputum

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hemorrhage

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excessive or profuse bleeding

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hemorrhoids

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a mass of dilated veins in the anorectum, can be internal or external

79
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hepatosplenomegaly

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enlargement of liver and spleen

80
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hypertension

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persistently high arterial blood pressure

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hypotension

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persistently low arterial blood pressure

82
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hypovolemia

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dehydration

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induration

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area of hardened tissue

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infarct

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necrotic area of tissue following cessation of the blood supply

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inguinal

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pertaining to the groin region

86
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ischemia

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temporary and localized anemia due to restricting circulation to a part

87
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kyphotic

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exaggeration or angulation of normal posterior curve of spine

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labryrinthitis

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inflammation of the inner ear

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ligament

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fibrous tissue, binding bones together

90
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lingual

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belonging to the tongue

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lithiasis

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formation of calculi and concretions

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lordosis

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anterior curvature of the cervical spine

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lymphadenopathy

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enlargement of a lymph node (anterior, posterior)

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macule

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a small spot or colored area

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malasise

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generalized discomfort or weakness

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malleolus

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projection on either side of the ankle joint from lower leg bones

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mastectomy

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surgical excision of the breast

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melena

A

black tarry stool

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meningitis

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inflammation of the membranes of the spinal cord or brain; viral or bacterial

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metastasis

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change in manifestation of disease from one organ to another

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myalgia

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muscular pain

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nares

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nostrils

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nystagmus

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involuntary rapid eye movements

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occiput

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back part of the skull

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orthopnea

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difficulty breathing in any but erect sitting or standing position

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pallor

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pale skin

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palpable

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able to be touched or easily perceived

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papules

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a small, inflammatory, congested spot on the skin, a pimple

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para

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number of viable offspring born to a woman

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paresthesias

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numbness or tingling

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petechiae

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small red spots on the skin

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phalanx

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any one of the bones of the fingers or toes

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pharyngitis

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inflammation of pharynx with pain in the throat

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photophobia

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abnormal intolerance to light

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pleural effusion

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collection of fluid in the pleural space

116
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pleural rub

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sound caused by inflammation in lining of lungs

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pneumothorax

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air or gas in pleural space

118
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polyuria

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excessive urination, like in DM

119
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polydipsia

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excessive thirst

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post-prandial

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after eating

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post-tussive

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after coughing

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pruritus

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itching

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purulent

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resembling pus, consisting of pus

124
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pyelonephritis

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inflammation of kidney substance and pelvis

125
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rale

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abnormal respiratory sound heard on auscultation

126
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renal

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pertaining to the kidneys

127
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rhinorrhea

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thin, watery discharge from nose

128
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rhonchi

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a whistling or snoring sound heard on auscultation of the chest when air channels are partially obstructed

129
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sclera

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dense fibrous opaque white outer coat enclosing the eyeball except the part covered by the cornea

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sciatic

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pertaining to the ischium or hip

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sepsis

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presence of pathological microorganisms or their toxins in the blood

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serous

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serum-like substance

133
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sputum

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expectorant through the mouth, thick mucus

134
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stenosis

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narrowing of a body opening or passage

135
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stridor

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harsh or high-pitched respiratory sound caused by obstruction of the air passages

136
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sub-mental

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under the chin

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syncope

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loss of consciousness, faint

138
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tachycardia

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abnormal rapid heart beat

139
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tachypnea

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abnormally rapid respirations

140
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tinnitus

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ringing of the ears

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tragus

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cartilaginous projection in front of the exterior meatus of the ear

142
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trismus

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contraction of the muscles of chewing

143
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turgor

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contraction of being distended or swollen, normal fullness

144
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urticaria

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hives, area either redder or paler than surrounding skin with itching

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vein

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vessel carrying unoxygenated blood to the heart, excluding pulmonary veins

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vertigo

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condition of dizziness

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vesicle

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a blister-like small elevation of the skin containing serous fluid

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wheeze

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difficulty breathing with a whistling sound resulting from narrowing of the lumen of the respiratory passage

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