Medical Terminology

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Malaise

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A vague feeling of depression, uneasiness, or queasiness

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Erythema

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Redness of the skin

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Diplopia

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The perception of two images of a single object; also known as double vision

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Photophobia

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Sensitivity to light

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Tinnitus

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Ringing in the ears

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Rhinorrhea

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Clear nasal discharge, runny nose

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Epistaxes

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Nosebleed

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Dyspnea

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Difficulty breathing

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Sputum

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Mucus secretion from the lungs, bronchi, and trachea expelled through the mouth

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Hemoptysis

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Coughing up blood

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Dyspnea on exertion (DOE)

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Shortness of breath worsens with exertion

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Orthopnea

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Ability to breathe only in an upright position (number of pillows)

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Proximal nocturnal dyspnea

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Sudden awakening from sleeping with shortness of breath

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Diaphoresis

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Profuse sweating

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Peripheral edema

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Swelling in the limbs, particularly the feet and ankles, due to the accumulation of interstitial fluid

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Claudication

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Lameness, limping

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Melena

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Black, tarry stools; feces containing digested blood

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Hematochezia

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Passage of fresh, bright red blood from the rectum

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Hematemesis

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Very large amounts of blood in the vomit

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Dyspepsia

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Indigestion

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Dysuria

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Painful urination

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Hematuria

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Blood in the urine

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Dysmenorrhea

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Painful menstruation

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Libido

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Sexual desire

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Dyspareunia

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Painful intercourse

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LMP

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Last menstrual period

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Menses

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Menstruation

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Nocturia

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Excessive urination at night

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Hesitancy

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Delay in start of urinary stream when voiding

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Arthralgias

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Joint pain

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Myalgias

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Muscle pain

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Syncope

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Fainting, loss of consciousness

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Paresthesia

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Abnormal sensation of the skin with no known physical cause (numbness or tingling)

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Polydipsia

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Excessive thirst

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Polyuria

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Excessive urination

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Polyphagia

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Excessive hunger

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Skin striae

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Stretch marks