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1
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collection of pus within a tissue

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abscess

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associated anatomic parts (ovaries and fallopian tubes)

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adnexa

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without fever

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afebrile

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able to move

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ambulatory

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widening of blood vessel due to weakness in the vessel wall

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aneurysm

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chest pain caused by lack of blood supply (ischemia) to the heart muscle

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angina

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surgical procedure which arteries are widened to treat artherosclerosis

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angioplasty

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generalized massive edema

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anasarca

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loss of appetite, esp. for long period of time

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anorexia

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fever reducing medicine

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antipyretic

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tear in the inner layer of the aorta

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aortic dissection

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impairment of ability to speak

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aphasia

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surgical removal of the appendix

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appendectomy

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irregular heart beat

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arrhythmia

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thick walled blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart

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artery

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joint pain not associated with inflammation

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arthralgia

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surface contact between distinct bones

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articulation

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accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal (abdominal) cavity

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ascites

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inflammation of the lungs after breathing in foreign material

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aspiration pneumonia

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state of zero cardia output, “flatline”

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asystole

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collapse of alveoli resulting in reduced gas exchange

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atelectasis

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hardening of the arteries caused by fatty buildup

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atherosclerosis

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listening for internal sounds during an exam (usually with stethoscope)

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ausultation

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pulling away of an area or structure

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avulsion

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25
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armpit region

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axilla

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abnormally slow heart rate

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bradycardia

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abnormally slow respiratory rate

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bradypnea

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unusual sound that blood makes when it rushes past an obstruction in a vessel (when listened to with a stethoscope)

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bruit

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mucous membrane lining the oral cavity

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buccal mucosa

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30
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loss of weight and muscle mass, “wasting syndrome”

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cachectic

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31
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enlargement of the heart

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cardiomegaly

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32
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earwax

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cerumen

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33
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pertaining to the neck or cervix

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cervical

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34
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surgical removal of the gallbladder

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cholecystectomy

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35
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inflammation of the gallbladder

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cholecystitis

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36
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gallstones

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cholelithiasis

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replacement of liver tissue with scar tissue caused by chronic liver disease

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cirrhosis

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38
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tail bone

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coccyx

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39
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surgical removal of a portion of the colon

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colectomy

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surgical procedure that brings opening end of colon through abdominal wall to stoma for collecting feces

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colostomy

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inner membrane of the eyelids and membrane covering the sclera of the eye

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conjunctivae

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transparent covering on the anterior eye that overlies the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber. Allows light to pass through to the lens

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cornea

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43
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crackling sounds made by two surfaces contacting each other

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crepitus

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44
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bluish skin color due to lack of blood supply

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cyanosis

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45
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inflammation of the bladder

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cystitis

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46
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removal of dead material from a wound

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debride

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47
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a separation between layers, often in reference to a surgical incision site

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dehiscence

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48
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reference to the position of teeth in the mouth

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dentition

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49
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layer of skin beneath the epidermis and above the subcutaneous tissues

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dermis

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50
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sweating or perspiration

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diaphoresis

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51
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substance that causes fluid loss from the body

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diuretic

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52
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foot is moved upward toward the shin

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dorsiflexion

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53
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a condition in which diverticula becomes infected

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diverticulitis

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54
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a condition in which diverticula (outpockets) form in the colon wall

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diverticulosis

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55
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painful menstration

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dysmenorrhea

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56
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painful intercourse

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dyspareunia

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57
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condition of impaired digestion

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dyspepsia

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58
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difficulty swallowing

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dysphagia

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59
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impairment of speech and verbal comprehension

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dysphasia

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60
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difficult breathing

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dyspnea

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61
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burning sensation or pain during urination

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dysuria

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62
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purple skin color due to blood escaping from ruptured blood vessel into the subcutaneous tissue (bruise)

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ecchymosis

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63
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fetus implants outside the uterus

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ectopic pregnancy

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64
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inflammation of the skin involving scaly and itchy rash

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eczema

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65
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swelling due to the accumulation of fluid

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edema

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66
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lacking teeth

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edentulous

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67
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escape of fluid into a body cavity, such as a joint

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effusion

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68
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extremely thin and weak

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emaciated

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69
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obstruction of a blood vessel due to a clot or foreign substance

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embolism

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70
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vomiting

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emesis

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71
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chronic lung disease

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emphysema

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72
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medical procedure in which a tube is placed in to the trachea through the mouth or the nose

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endotracheal intubation

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73
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inflammation of the small intestine

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enteritis

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74
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involuntary urination

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enuresis

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75
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bloody nose

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epistaxis

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redness of skin due to capillary congesion

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erythema

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act of tearing away or forcible extraction

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evulsion

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fibrous tissue that envelopes, separates, or binds together muscle, organs, and other soft tissues

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fascia

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fever

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febrile

80
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red/orange dye applied to eyes to detect corneal lesions, abrasions, or foreign bodies

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fluorescein

81
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in infants, the soft membranous gaps between cranial bones

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fontanel

82
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position opposite to organ opening; base or bottom

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fundus

83
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inflammation of the stomach and small intestine

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gastroenteritis

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gums

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gingiva

85
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severe epileptic attack characterized by convulsions, stupor, and temporary loss of consciousness

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grand mal

86
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state of pregnancy

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gravid

87
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benign tumor consisting of blood vessels

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hemangioma

88
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vomiting of blood

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hematemesis

89
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red, bloody stools

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hematochezia

90
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blood in the tympanic cavity of the middle ear

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hemotympanum

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localized collection of blood in an organ or tissue due to a ruptured blood vessel

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hematoma

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blood in the urine

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hematuria

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coughing up blood or bloody sputum

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hemoptysis

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excessive or profuse bleeding

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hemorrhage

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collection of blood in the pleural cavity

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hemothorax

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enlargement of the liver and spleen

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hepatosplenomegaly

97
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high blood sugar

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hyperglycemia

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elevated potassium concentration in the plasma

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hyperkalemia

99
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elevated sodium concentration in the plasma

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hypernatremia

100
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elevated arterial blood pressure

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hypertension

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increase volume of organ or tissue due to enlargement of its component cells

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hypertrophy

102
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low blood glucose

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hypoglycemia

103
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low potassium concentration in the plasma

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hypokalemia

104
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low sodium concentration in the plasma

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hyponatremia

105
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low arterial blood pressure

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hypotension

106
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disruption of contraction of the intestinal muscle resulting in failure of content passage; intestinal obstruction

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ileus

107
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an area of hardened tissue

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induration

108
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necrotic area of tissue following cessation of blood supply

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infarct

109
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pertaining to the groin region

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inguinal

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decrease in blood supply to an organ, tissue

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ischemia

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articulation or junction between two or more bones or cartilage

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joint

112
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yellow skin or eye color due to excessive bilirubin

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jaundice

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scar formation consisting of dense tissue

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keloid

114
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relating to tears

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lacrimal

115
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elevated white blood count above the normal range

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leukocytosis

116
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fibrous tissue that connect bones together

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ligament

117
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relating to the tongue

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lingual

118
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enlargement of the lymph nodes

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lymphadenopathy

119
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small colored spot on the skin that is not elevated or depressed

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macule

120
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general feeling of discomfort or weakness

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malaise

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bony prominences on either side of the ankle joint

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malleolus

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improper or negligent treatment of a patient, resulting in injury, damage, or loss

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malpractice

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misalignment of teeth

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malocculsion

124
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surgical excision of the breast

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mastectomy

125
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black, tarry stool

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melena

126
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abnormally heavy and prolonged menstrual period at regular interval

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menorrhagia

127
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inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord

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meningitis

128
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muscle pain

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myalgia

129
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nostrils

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nares

130
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inflammation of the nephrons in the kidneys

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nephritis

131
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kidney stones

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nephrolithiasis

132
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sharp, shocking pain that follows the path of a nerve due to nerve irritation or damage

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neuralgia

133
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exam finding that head and all major organs of the head are in a normal condition and without significant abnormality

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normocephalic

134
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involuntary rapid eye movements

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nystagmus

135
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back portion of the head above the base of the neck

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occiput

136
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painful swallowing

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odynophagia

137
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large bony projection of the ulna forming the elbow joint

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olecranon

138
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eye pain

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ophthalmalgia

139
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shortness of breath induced by lying flat in a supine position

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orthopnea

140
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form of hypotension in which a person’s blood pressure suddenly falls when standing up or changing positions abruptly

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orthostatic hypotension

141
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mouth or orifice

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os

142
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a pale appearance of the skin

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pallor

143
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able to be touched or felt

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palpable

144
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inflammation of the pancreas

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pancreatitis

145
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procedure to remove fluid that has accumulated in the abdominal cavity

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paracentesis

146
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number of viable offspring born by a woman

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para

147
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abnormal tactile (sense of touch) sensation often described as numbness, tingling, burning, or pricking

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paresthesia

148
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inflammation of the tissue surrounding the nail

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paronychia

149
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a sudden attack, recurrence, or intensification of symptoms

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paroxysmal

150
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inflammation of the peritoneum, the thin tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers most of the abdominal organs

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peritonitis

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pinpoint-sized red spots on the skin caused by a small amount of bleeding under the skin

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petechiae

152
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inflammation of the pharynx, can be caused by strep infection

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pharyngitis

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abnormal intolerance and sensitivity to light

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photophobia

154
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inflammation of the pleura of the lungs

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pleurisy

155
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abnormal collection of air or gas in the pleural space that may occur spontaneously or due to trauma (collapsed lung)

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pneumothorax

156
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shallow depression at the back of the knee

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popliteal foss

157
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infection of the kidneys

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pyelonephritis

158
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an abnormal respiratory sound characterized by a cracking noise

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rale

159
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breakdown of muscle fibers that leads to the release of muscle fiber content (myoglobin) into the bloodstream

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rhabdomyolysis

160
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thin, watery discharge from the nose

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rhinorrhea

161
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coarse, rattling sound due to partial obstruction of the air channels

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rhonchi

162
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pertaining to the hip

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sciatic

163
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a dense, white, fibrous membrane that forms the external covering of the eyeball

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sclera

164
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severe response to the presence of pathological microorganisms or toxins in the blood

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sepsis

165
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long, slender portion of a long bone

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shaft

166
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matter expectorated from the respiratory system, such as mucus

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sputum

167
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star-shaped, radiating from the center

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stellate

168
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abnormal narrowing of a blood vessel or other tubular organ or structure

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stenosis

169
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high-pitched respiratory sound caused by an obstruction in the larynx or pharnyx

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stridor

170
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irregular heartbeat originating above the AV node

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supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)

171
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loss of consciousness

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syncope

172
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rapid heart rate, greater than 100 beats per minute

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tachycardia

173
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rapid respirations

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tachypnea

174
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incision of the chest wall to place a chest tube

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thoracostomy

175
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incision of the plural space of the chest

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thoracotomy

176
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abnormally low platelet count, cane be caused by various conditions

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thrombocytopenia

177
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the blocking of a blood vessel by a blood clot dislodged from its site of origin

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thomboembolic

178
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skin infection caused by fungus

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tinea

179
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ringing in the ear

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tinnitus

180
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surgical excisions of a tonsil

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tonsillectomy

181
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twisting of a bodily organ on its own axis (ie ovary, testicle)

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torsion

182
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cardiac enzyme lab test to assess for cardiac muscle damage

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troponin

183
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the normal fullness of tension produced by the fluid content of blood vessels, capillaries, and cells

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turgor

184
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raised, itchy red welts on the surface of the skin that are accompanied by itching

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urticaria

185
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inflammation of the vaginal wall; can be caused by infection

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vaginitis

186
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thinner-walled vessels that carry deoxygenated blood from the capillaries toward the heart, excluding pulmonary veins

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vein

187
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condition of dizziness described as room spinning sensation

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vertigo

188
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a round, localized area of edema on the body surface often associated with severe itching, and vanishes quickly

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wheal

189
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a whistling breath sound as a result of narrowed respiratory passageways

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wheeze

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