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virus
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a harmful or corrupting agency
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virus: a harmful or corrupting agency
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busyness
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the state of being or appearing to be actively engaged in an activity
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busyness: the state of being or appearing to be actively engaged in an activity
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behavior
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the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
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behavior: the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
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eruption
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(of volcanos) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed)
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eruption: (of volcanos) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed)
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operation
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the state of being in effect or being operative
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operation: the state of being in effect or being operative
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overdrive
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the state of high or excessive activity or productivity or concentration
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overdrive: the state of high or excessive activity or productivity or concentration
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commission
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the state of being in good working order and ready for operation
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commission: the state of being in good working order and ready for operation
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running
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the state of being in operation
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running: the state of being in operation
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idle
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the state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling
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idle: the state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling
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play
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a state in which action is feasible
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play: a state in which action is feasible
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swing
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a state of steady vigorous action that is characteristic of an activity
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swing: a state of steady vigorous action that is characteristic of an activity
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inaction
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the state of being inactive
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inaction: the state of being inactive
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abeyance
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temporary cessation or suspension
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abeyance: temporary cessation or suspension
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anergy
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inactivity and lack of energy
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anergy: inactivity and lack of energy
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arrest
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the state of inactivity following an interruption
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arrest: the state of inactivity following an interruption
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calcification
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an inflexible and unchanging state
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calcification: an inflexible and unchanging state
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deep_freeze
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temporary inactivity or suspension
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deep_freeze: temporary inactivity or suspension
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desuetude
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a state of inactivity or disuse
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desuetude: a state of inactivity or disuse
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dormancy
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a state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction
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dormancy: a state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction
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extinction
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no longer active; extinguished
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extinction: no longer active; extinguished
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holding_pattern
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a state of inaction with no progress and no change
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holding_pattern: a state of inaction with no progress and no change
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rest
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a state of inaction
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rest: a state of inaction
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stagnation
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a state of inactivity (in business or art etc)
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stagnation: a state of inactivity (in business or art etc)
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stagnation
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inactivity of liquids; being stagnant; standing still; without current or circulation
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stagnation: inactivity of liquids; being stagnant; standing still; without current or circulation
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stasis
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inactivity resulting from a static balance between opposing forces
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stasis: inactivity resulting from a static balance between opposing forces
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recession
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the state of the economy declines; a widespread decline in the GDP and employment and trade lasting from six months to a year
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recession: the state of the economy declines; a widespread decline in the GDP and employment and trade lasting from six months to a year
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cold_storage
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in a state of abeyance or postponement
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cold_storage: in a state of abeyance or postponement
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deferral
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a state of abeyance or suspended business
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deferral: a state of abeyance or suspended business
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moratorium
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suspension of an ongoing activity
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moratorium: suspension of an ongoing activity
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standdown
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a suspension and relaxation from an alert state or a state of readiness
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standdown: a suspension and relaxation from an alert state or a state of readiness
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hibernation
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cessation from or slowing of activity during the winter; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals
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hibernation: cessation from or slowing of activity during the winter; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals
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estivation
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(zoology) cessation or slowing of activity during the summer; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals during a hot or dry period
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estivation: (zoology) cessation or slowing of activity during the summer; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals during a hot or dry period
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acathexia
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an inability to retain bodily secretions
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acathexia: an inability to retain bodily secretions
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angiotelectasia
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dilation and enlargement of arterioles
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angiotelectasia: dilation and enlargement of arterioles
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torpor
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a state of motor and mental inactivity with a partial suspension of sensibility
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torpor: a state of motor and mental inactivity with a partial suspension of sensibility
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hibernation
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the torpid or resting state in which some animals pass the winter
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hibernation: the torpid or resting state in which some animals pass the winter
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lethargy
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a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)
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lethargy: a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)
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slumber
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a dormant or quiescent state
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slumber: a dormant or quiescent state
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countercheck
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a check that restrains another check
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countercheck: a check that restrains another check
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deadlock
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a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
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deadlock: a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
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logjam
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any stoppage attributable to unusual activity
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logjam: any stoppage attributable to unusual activity
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temporary_state
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a state that continues for a limited time
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temporary_state: a state that continues for a limited time
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case
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a specific state of mind that is temporary
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case: a specific state of mind that is temporary
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state_of_mind
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a temporary psychological state
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state_of_mind: a temporary psychological state
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thinking_cap
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a state in which one thinks
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thinking_cap: a state in which one thinks
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fatigue
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temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
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fatigue: temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
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eyestrain
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a tiredness of the eyes caused by prolonged close work by a person with an uncorrected vision problem
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eyestrain: a tiredness of the eyes caused by prolonged close work by a person with an uncorrected vision problem
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jet_lag
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fatigue and sleep disturbance resulting from disruption of the body's normal circadian rhythm as a result of jet travel
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jet_lag: fatigue and sleep disturbance resulting from disruption of the body's normal circadian rhythm as a result of jet travel
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exhaustion
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extreme fatigue
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exhaustion: extreme fatigue
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depletion
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the state of being depleted
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depletion: the state of being depleted
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salt_depletion
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loss of salt from the body without replacement (loss by vomiting or profuse perspiration or urination or diarrhea) thus upsetting the electrolyte balance
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salt_depletion: loss of salt from the body without replacement (loss by vomiting or profuse perspiration or urination or diarrhea) thus upsetting the electrolyte balance
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electrolyte_balance
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an equilibrium between the amounts of electrolytes (as calcium and sodium and potassium) that is essential for normal health and functioning
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electrolyte_balance: an equilibrium between the amounts of electrolytes (as calcium and sodium and potassium) that is essential for normal health and functioning
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nitrogen_balance
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the balance between the amount of nitrogen taken in (to the soil or the body) and the amount given off (lost or excreted)
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nitrogen_balance: the balance between the amount of nitrogen taken in (to the soil or the body) and the amount given off (lost or excreted)
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frazzle
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a state of extreme exhaustion
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frazzle: a state of extreme exhaustion
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mental_exhaustion
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exhaustion that affects mental keenness
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mental_exhaustion: exhaustion that affects mental keenness
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grogginess
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a groggy state resulting from weariness
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grogginess: a groggy state resulting from weariness
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loginess
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a dull and listless state resulting from weariness
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loginess: a dull and listless state resulting from weariness
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drunkenness
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a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol
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drunkenness: a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol
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grogginess
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a dazed and staggering state caused by alcohol
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grogginess: a dazed and staggering state caused by alcohol
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sottishness
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stupefaction from drink
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sottishness: stupefaction from drink
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soberness
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the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol
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soberness: the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol
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acardia
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congenital absence of the heart (as in the development of some monsters)
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acardia: congenital absence of the heart (as in the development of some monsters)
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acephalia
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absence of the head (as in the development of some monsters)
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acephalia: absence of the head (as in the development of some monsters)
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acidosis
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abnormally high acidity (excess hydrogen-ion concentration) of the blood and other body tissues
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acidosis: abnormally high acidity (excess hydrogen-ion concentration) of the blood and other body tissues
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ketoacidosis
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acidosis with an accumulation of ketone bodies; occurs primarily in diabetes mellitus
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ketoacidosis: acidosis with an accumulation of ketone bodies; occurs primarily in diabetes mellitus
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metabolic_acidosis
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acidosis and bicarbonate concentration in the body fluids resulting either from the accumulation of acids or the abnormal loss of bases from the body (as in diarrhea or renal disease)
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metabolic_acidosis: acidosis and bicarbonate concentration in the body fluids resulting either from the accumulation of acids or the abnormal loss of bases from the body (as in diarrhea or renal disease)
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respiratory_acidosis
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acidosis resulting from reduced gas exchange in the lungs (as in emphysema or pneumonia); excess carbon dioxide combines with water to form carbonic acid which increases the acidity of the blood
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respiratory_acidosis: acidosis resulting from reduced gas exchange in the lungs (as in emphysema or pneumonia); excess carbon dioxide combines with water to form carbonic acid which increases the acidity of the blood
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starvation_acidosis
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acidosis in which the acidity results from lack of food which leads to fat catabolism which in turn releases acidic ketone bodies
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starvation_acidosis: acidosis in which the acidity results from lack of food which leads to fat catabolism which in turn releases acidic ketone bodies
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acidemia
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a blood disorder characterized by an increased concentration of hydrogen ions in the blood (which falls below 7 on the pH scale)
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acidemia: a blood disorder characterized by an increased concentration of hydrogen ions in the blood (which falls below 7 on the pH scale)
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alkalemia
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a blood disorder characterized by a lower concentration of hydrogen ions in the blood (which rises above 7.45 on the pH scale)
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alkalemia: a blood disorder characterized by a lower concentration of hydrogen ions in the blood (which rises above 7.45 on the pH scale)
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alkalinuria
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a condition in which the urine (which is normally slightly acidic) is alkaline
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alkalinuria: a condition in which the urine (which is normally slightly acidic) is alkaline
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alkalosis
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abnormally high alkalinity (low hydrogen-ion concentration) of the blood and other body tissues
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alkalosis: abnormally high alkalinity (low hydrogen-ion concentration) of the blood and other body tissues
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metabolic_alkalosis
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alkalosis resulting from hydrogen-ion loss or excessive intake of alkaline substances
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metabolic_alkalosis: alkalosis resulting from hydrogen-ion loss or excessive intake of alkaline substances
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respiratory_alkalosis
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alkalosis resulting from increased gas exchange in the lungs (as in hyperventilation associated with extreme anxiety or aspirin intoxication or metabolic acidosis)
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respiratory_alkalosis: alkalosis resulting from increased gas exchange in the lungs (as in hyperventilation associated with extreme anxiety or aspirin intoxication or metabolic acidosis)
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acorea
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absence of the pupil in an eye
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acorea: absence of the pupil in an eye
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acromicria
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abnormally small extremities (underdeveloped fingers and toes)
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acromicria: abnormally small extremities (underdeveloped fingers and toes)
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acromphalus
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abnormal protrusion of the navel; sometimes the start of umbilical hernia
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acromphalus: abnormal protrusion of the navel; sometimes the start of umbilical hernia
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agalactia
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a condition in which milk is not secreted in the mother's breasts after her child has been delivered
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agalactia: a condition in which milk is not secreted in the mother's breasts after her child has been delivered
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amastia
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absence of the mammary glands (either through surgery or developmental defect)
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amastia: absence of the mammary glands (either through surgery or developmental defect)
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ankylosis
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abnormal adhesion and rigidity of the bones of a joint
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ankylosis: abnormal adhesion and rigidity of the bones of a joint
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aneuploidy
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an abnormality involving a chromosome number that is not an exact multiple of the haploid number (one chromosome set is incomplete)
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aneuploidy: an abnormality involving a chromosome number that is not an exact multiple of the haploid number (one chromosome set is incomplete)
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anorchism
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absence of one of both testes
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anorchism: absence of one of both testes
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wakefulness
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a temporary state in which you are unable (or unwilling) to sleep
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wakefulness: a temporary state in which you are unable (or unwilling) to sleep
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hypersomnia
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an inability to stay awake
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hypersomnia: an inability to stay awake
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insomnia
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an inability to sleep; chronic sleeplessness
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insomnia: an inability to sleep; chronic sleeplessness
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anesthesia
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loss of bodily sensation with or without loss of consciousness
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anesthesia: loss of bodily sensation with or without loss of consciousness
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anhidrosis
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failure of the sweat glands
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anhidrosis: failure of the sweat glands
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aplasia
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failure of some tissue or organ to develop
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aplasia: failure of some tissue or organ to develop
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arousal
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a state of heightened physiological activity
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arousal: a state of heightened physiological activity
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arteriectasis
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an abnormal distension of an artery
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arteriectasis: an abnormal distension of an artery
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arthropathy
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a pathology or abnormality of a joint
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arthropathy: a pathology or abnormality of a joint
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asynergy
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absence of coordination of organs or body parts that usually work together harmoniously
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asynergy: absence of coordination of organs or body parts that usually work together harmoniously
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asystole
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absence of systole; failure of the ventricles of the heart to contract (usually caused by ventricular fibrillation) with consequent absence of the heart beat leading to oxygen lack and eventually to death
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asystole: absence of systole; failure of the ventricles of the heart to contract (usually caused by ventricular fibrillation) with consequent absence of the heart beat leading to oxygen lack and eventually to death
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sleep
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a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
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sleep: a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
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sleep_terror_disorder
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a disorder of sleep characterized by a dream of terrifying dimensions far worse than a typical nightmare; they occur during NREM sleep
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sleep_terror_disorder: a disorder of sleep characterized by a dream of terrifying dimensions far worse than a typical nightmare; they occur during NREM sleep
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orthodox_sleep
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a recurring sleep state during which rapid eye movements do not occur and dreaming does not occur; accounts for about 75% of normal sleep time
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orthodox_sleep: a recurring sleep state during which rapid eye movements do not occur and dreaming does not occur; accounts for about 75% of normal sleep time
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paradoxical_sleep
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a recurring sleep state during which dreaming occurs; a state of rapidly shifting eye movements during sleep
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paradoxical_sleep: a recurring sleep state during which dreaming occurs; a state of rapidly shifting eye movements during sleep
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sleep
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a torpid state resembling deep sleep
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sleep: a torpid state resembling deep sleep
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shuteye
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informal term for sleep
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shuteye: informal term for sleep
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abulia
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a loss of will power
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abulia: a loss of will power
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