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Furuncle

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Localized pyogenic infection of the skin

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Carbuncle

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Deep seated pyogenic infection of the skin

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Macule

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Surface lesion that is neither raised nor depressed

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Papule

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Surface lesion that is firm and raised

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5
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Vesicle

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Blister or small fluid filled sac

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Pustule

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Puss filled surface lesion

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Otitis media

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Inflammation or infection of the middle ear

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URT. Upper respiratory tract

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Includes the paranasal sinuses, nosopharynx, oropharynx, epiglottis, and larynx

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LRT- lower respiratory tract

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Include the trachea, bronchial tubes, and the alveoli of the lungs

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Bronchitis

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Inflammation of the mucous membrane lining of the bronchial tubes

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Bronchopneumonia

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Combination of bronchitis and pneumonia

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Epiglottis

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Inflammation of the epiglottis

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Laryngitis

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Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the larynx

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Pharyngitis

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Inflammation or infection of the throat

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Pneumonia

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Inflammation of one or both lungs

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Sinusitis

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Inflammation of the lining of one or more of the paranasal sinuses

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GI

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Consists of a large tube with many expanded areas designed for digestion of food, absorption of nutrients and elimination of undigested material

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Folliculitis

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Inflammation of a hair follicle

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Colitis

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Inflammation of the colon

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Diarrhea

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An abnormally frequent discharge of semisolid or fluid fecal matter

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Dysentery

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Frequent watery stools accompanied by abdominal pain fever and dehydration

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Gastritis

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Inflammation of the mucosal lining of the stomach

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Gastroenteritis

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Inflammation of the mucosal lining of the stomach and intestines

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Hepatitis

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Inflammation of the liver

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GU- genitourinary

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The organ system of the reproductive organs and the urinary system.

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Pyelonephritis

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Inflammation or infection of the urinary bladder

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Nephritis

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Inflammation of the kidneys

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Most common cause of nephritis

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Ureteritis

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Inflammation or infection of Ureter

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Urethritis

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Inflammation or infection of the urethra

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Prostatis

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Inflammation or infection of the prostate

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Cervicitis

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Inflammation of the cervix

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Encephalitis

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Inflammation or infection of the brain

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Meningitis

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Inflammation or infection of the meninges

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One of the microscopic blood vessels joining arterioles and venules

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Malignant epithelia neoplasm that tends to invade surrounding tissues and to metastasize to distant regions of the body

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Last segment of the small intestine

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One of the many systemic veins that accompany the arteries, usually enclosed in a sheath that wraps both the vein and the associated artery

39
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Protrusion of the brain through a congenital defect in the skull

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Encephalocele

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A scab of dry crust that results from trauma

41
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Any soft pink fleshy projections that form during the healing process in a wound that does not heal by first intention

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Granulation tissue

42
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Blood thinning or anticoagulant drug used to prevent and treat blood clots

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Enoxaparin

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Lower third distal portion of the small intestine

44
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Intermediate or middle of the three portions of the small intestine

45
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Neoplasm that characteristically invades surrounding tissue l, metastasizes to distant sites

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Malignant tumor

46
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An infection or inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord

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Meningitis

47
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Inflammation or degeneration if the peripheral nerves

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Neuropathy

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Condition of sub normally mineralized bone

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Osteopenia

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Disorder characterized by abnormal loss of bone density and deterioration of bone tissue with increased fracture risk

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Osteoporosis

50
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Proton pump inhibitor

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Pantoprazole

51
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Any one of the many vessels that convey blood from the capillaries as part of the pulmonary venous system

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