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false_pregnancy
physiological state in which a woman exhibits symptoms of pregnancy but is not pregnant
false_pregnancy: physiological state in which a woman exhibits symptoms of pregnancy but is not pregnant
pregnancy
the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus
pregnancy: the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus
trouble
an unwanted pregnancy
trouble: an unwanted pregnancy
gravidity
technical terms for pregnancy
gravidity: technical terms for pregnancy
gravida
the number of the pregnancy that a woman is in
gravida: the number of the pregnancy that a woman is in
parity
(obstetrics) the number of liveborn children a woman has delivered
parity: (obstetrics) the number of liveborn children a woman has delivered
abdominal_pregnancy
ectopic pregnancy in the abdominal cavity
abdominal_pregnancy: ectopic pregnancy in the abdominal cavity
ovarian_pregnancy
ectopic pregnancy in the ovary
ovarian_pregnancy: ectopic pregnancy in the ovary
tubal_pregnancy
ectopic pregnancy in a Fallopian tube
tubal_pregnancy: ectopic pregnancy in a Fallopian tube
ectopic_pregnancy
pregnancy resulting from gestation elsewhere than in the uterus
ectopic_pregnancy: pregnancy resulting from gestation elsewhere than in the uterus
entopic_pregnancy
pregnancy resulting from normal gestation in the uterus
entopic_pregnancy: pregnancy resulting from normal gestation in the uterus
quickening
the stage of pregnancy at which the mother first feels the movements of the fetus
quickening: the stage of pregnancy at which the mother first feels the movements of the fetus
premature_labor
labor beginning prior to the 37th week of gestation
premature_labor: labor beginning prior to the 37th week of gestation
parturiency
concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
parturiency: concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
placenta_previa
pregnancy in which the placenta is implanted in the lower part of the uterus (instead of the upper part); can cause bleeding late in pregnancy; delivery by cesarean section may be necessary
placenta_previa: pregnancy in which the placenta is implanted in the lower part of the uterus (instead of the upper part); can cause bleeding late in pregnancy; delivery by cesarean section may be necessary
asynclitism
the presentation during labor of the head of the fetus at an abnormal angle
asynclitism: the presentation during labor of the head of the fetus at an abnormal angle
atresia
an abnormal condition in which a normal opening or tube in the body (as the urethra) is closed or absent
atresia: an abnormal condition in which a normal opening or tube in the body (as the urethra) is closed or absent
rigor_mortis
temporary stiffness of joints and muscular rigidity occurring after death
rigor_mortis: temporary stiffness of joints and muscular rigidity occurring after death
vitalization
the state of being vitalized and filled with life
vitalization: the state of being vitalized and filled with life
good_health
the state of being vigorous and free from bodily or mental disease
good_health: the state of being vigorous and free from bodily or mental disease
wholeness
a state of robust good health
wholeness: a state of robust good health
energy
a healthy capacity for vigorous activity
energy: a healthy capacity for vigorous activity
juice
energetic vitality
juice: energetic vitality
qi
the circulating life energy that in Chinese philosophy is thought to be inherent in all things; in traditional Chinese medicine the balance of negative and positive forms in the body is believed to be essential for good health
qi: the circulating life energy that in Chinese philosophy is thought to be inherent in all things; in traditional Chinese medicine the balance of negative and positive forms in the body is believed to be essential for good health
bloom
a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health
bloom: a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health
freshness
an alert and refreshed state
freshness: an alert and refreshed state
radiance
an attractive combination of good health and happiness
radiance: an attractive combination of good health and happiness
sturdiness
the state of being vigorous and robust
sturdiness: the state of being vigorous and robust
fertility
the state of being fertile; capable of producing offspring
fertility: the state of being fertile; capable of producing offspring
potency
the state of being potent; a male's capacity to have sexual intercourse
potency: the state of being potent; a male's capacity to have sexual intercourse
pathological_state
a physical condition that is caused by disease
pathological_state: a physical condition that is caused by disease
ill_health
a state in which you are unable to function normally and without pain
ill_health: a state in which you are unable to function normally and without pain
disorder
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
disorder: a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
functional_disorder
disorder showing symptoms for which no physiological or anatomical cause can be identified
functional_disorder: disorder showing symptoms for which no physiological or anatomical cause can be identified
organic_disorder
disorder caused by a detectable physiological or structural change in an organ
organic_disorder: disorder caused by a detectable physiological or structural change in an organ
dyscrasia
an abnormal or physiologically unbalanced state of the body
dyscrasia: an abnormal or physiologically unbalanced state of the body
blood_dyscrasia
any abnormal condition of the blood
blood_dyscrasia: any abnormal condition of the blood
abocclusion
the condition in which the upper teeth do not touch the lower teeth when biting
abocclusion: the condition in which the upper teeth do not touch the lower teeth when biting
abruptio_placentae
a disorder of pregnancy in which the placenta prematurely separates from the wall of the uterus
abruptio_placentae: a disorder of pregnancy in which the placenta prematurely separates from the wall of the uterus
achlorhydria
an abnormal deficiency or absence of free hydrochloric acid in the gastric juice; often associated with severe anemias and cancer of the stomach
achlorhydria: an abnormal deficiency or absence of free hydrochloric acid in the gastric juice; often associated with severe anemias and cancer of the stomach
acholia
a condition in which little or no bile is secreted or the flow of bile into the digestive tract is obstructed
acholia: a condition in which little or no bile is secreted or the flow of bile into the digestive tract is obstructed
achylia
absence of gastric juices (partial or complete)
achylia: absence of gastric juices (partial or complete)
acute_brain_disorder
any disorder (as sudden confusion or disorientation) in an otherwise normal person that is due to reversible (temporary) impairment of brain tissues (as by head injuries or drugs or infection)
acute_brain_disorder: any disorder (as sudden confusion or disorientation) in an otherwise normal person that is due to reversible (temporary) impairment of brain tissues (as by head injuries or drugs or infection)
adult_respiratory_distress_syndrome
acute lung injury characterized by coughing and rales; inflammation of the lungs which become stiff and fibrous and cannot exchange oxygen; occurs among persons exposed to irritants such as corrosive chemical vapors or ammonia or chlorine etc.
adult_respiratory_distress_syndrome: acute lung injury characterized by coughing and rales; inflammation of the lungs which become stiff and fibrous and cannot exchange oxygen; occurs among persons exposed to irritants such as corrosive chemical vapors or ammonia or chlorine etc.
ailment
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
ailment: an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
eating_disorder
a disorder of the normal eating routine
eating_disorder: a disorder of the normal eating routine
anorexia
a prolonged disorder of eating due to loss of appetite
anorexia: a prolonged disorder of eating due to loss of appetite
pica
an eating disorder, frequent in children, in which non-nutritional objects are eaten persistently
pica: an eating disorder, frequent in children, in which non-nutritional objects are eaten persistently
astereognosis
a loss of the ability to recognize objects by handling them
astereognosis: a loss of the ability to recognize objects by handling them
attention_deficit_disorder
a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders
attention_deficit_disorder: a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders
anorgasmia
absence of an orgasm in sexual relations
anorgasmia: absence of an orgasm in sexual relations
bulimarexia
a disorder of eating in which the person alternates between strong craving for food and aversion to food; characterized by excessive eating followed by periods of fasting or self-induced vomiting
bulimarexia: a disorder of eating in which the person alternates between strong craving for food and aversion to food; characterized by excessive eating followed by periods of fasting or self-induced vomiting
bulimia
a disorder of eating seen among young women who go on eating binges and then feel guilt and depression and self-condemnation
bulimia: a disorder of eating seen among young women who go on eating binges and then feel guilt and depression and self-condemnation
bladder_disorder
a disorder of the urinary bladder
bladder_disorder: a disorder of the urinary bladder
cardiovascular_disease
a disease of the heart or blood vessels
cardiovascular_disease: a disease of the heart or blood vessels
carpal_tunnel_syndrome
a painful disorder caused by compression of a nerve in the carpal tunnel; characterized by discomfort and weakness in the hands and fingers and by sensations of tingling, burning or numbness
carpal_tunnel_syndrome: a painful disorder caused by compression of a nerve in the carpal tunnel; characterized by discomfort and weakness in the hands and fingers and by sensations of tingling, burning or numbness
celiac_disease
a disorder in children and adults; inability to tolerate wheat protein (gluten); symptoms include foul-smelling diarrhea and emaciation; often accompanied by lactose intolerance
celiac_disease: a disorder in children and adults; inability to tolerate wheat protein (gluten); symptoms include foul-smelling diarrhea and emaciation; often accompanied by lactose intolerance
cheilosis
a disorder of the lips marked by scaling and fissures at the corners of the mouth; caused by a deficiency of riboflavin
cheilosis: a disorder of the lips marked by scaling and fissures at the corners of the mouth; caused by a deficiency of riboflavin
choking
a condition caused by blocking the airways to the lungs (as with food or swelling of the larynx)
choking: a condition caused by blocking the airways to the lungs (as with food or swelling of the larynx)
colpoxerosis
a condition in which the vagina is unusually dry
colpoxerosis: a condition in which the vagina is unusually dry
degenerative_disorder
condition leading to progressive loss of function
degenerative_disorder: condition leading to progressive loss of function
demyelination
loss of the myelin covering of some nerve fibers resulting in their impaired function
demyelination: loss of the myelin covering of some nerve fibers resulting in their impaired function
dysaphia
a disorder in the sense of touch
dysaphia: a disorder in the sense of touch
dysosmia
a disorder in the sense of smell
dysosmia: a disorder in the sense of smell
dysphagia
condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful
dysphagia: condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful
dysuria
painful or difficult urination
dysuria: painful or difficult urination
dystrophy
any degenerative disorder resulting from inadequate or faulty nutrition
dystrophy: any degenerative disorder resulting from inadequate or faulty nutrition
osteodystrophy
defective bone development; usually attributable to renal disease or to disturbances in calcium and phosphorus metabolism
osteodystrophy: defective bone development; usually attributable to renal disease or to disturbances in calcium and phosphorus metabolism
failure
loss of ability to function normally
failure: loss of ability to function normally
fantods
an ill-defined state of irritability and distress
fantods: an ill-defined state of irritability and distress
glandular_disease
a disorder of the glands of the body
glandular_disease: a disorder of the glands of the body
hyperactivity
a condition characterized by excessive restlessness and movement
hyperactivity: a condition characterized by excessive restlessness and movement
impaction
a disorder in which a tooth is so crowded in its socket that it cannot erupt normally
impaction: a disorder in which a tooth is so crowded in its socket that it cannot erupt normally
impaction
a disorder in which feces are impacted in the lower colon
impaction: a disorder in which feces are impacted in the lower colon
learning_disorder
a disorder found in children of normal intelligence who have difficulties in learning specific skills
learning_disorder: a disorder found in children of normal intelligence who have difficulties in learning specific skills
malocclusion
(dentistry) a condition in which the opposing teeth do not mesh normally
malocclusion: (dentistry) a condition in which the opposing teeth do not mesh normally
overbite
(dentistry) malocclusion in which the upper teeth extend abnormally far over the lower teeth
overbite: (dentistry) malocclusion in which the upper teeth extend abnormally far over the lower teeth
anorexia_nervosa
(psychiatry) a psychological disorder characterized by somatic delusions that you are too fat despite being emaciated
anorexia_nervosa: (psychiatry) a psychological disorder characterized by somatic delusions that you are too fat despite being emaciated
cellularity
the state of having cells
cellularity: the state of having cells
hypercellularity
the state of having abnormally many cells
hypercellularity: the state of having abnormally many cells
hypocellularity
the state of having abnormally few cells
hypocellularity: the state of having abnormally few cells
illness
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
illness: impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
invagination
the condition of being folded inward or sheathed
invagination: the condition of being folded inward or sheathed
invalidism
chronic ill health
invalidism: chronic ill health
biliousness
gastric distress caused by a disorder of the liver or gall bladder
biliousness: gastric distress caused by a disorder of the liver or gall bladder
addiction
being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
addiction: being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
suspended_animation
a temporary cessation of vital functions with loss of consciousness resembling death; usually resulting from asphyxia
suspended_animation: a temporary cessation of vital functions with loss of consciousness resembling death; usually resulting from asphyxia
anabiosis
suspended animation in organisms during periods of extreme drought from which they revive when moisture returns
anabiosis: suspended animation in organisms during periods of extreme drought from which they revive when moisture returns
cryptobiosis
a state in which an animal's metabolic activities come to a reversible standstill
cryptobiosis: a state in which an animal's metabolic activities come to a reversible standstill
dilatation
the state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions
dilatation: the state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions
tympanites
distension of the abdomen that is caused by the accumulation of gas in the intestines or the peritoneal cavity
tympanites: distension of the abdomen that is caused by the accumulation of gas in the intestines or the peritoneal cavity
ectasia
dilatation or distension of a hollow organ
ectasia: dilatation or distension of a hollow organ
lymphangiectasia
dilatation of a lymph vessel
lymphangiectasia: dilatation of a lymph vessel
alveolar_ectasia
abnormal enlargement of the air sacs in the lungs
alveolar_ectasia: abnormal enlargement of the air sacs in the lungs
drug_addiction
an addiction to a drug (especially a narcotic drug)
drug_addiction: an addiction to a drug (especially a narcotic drug)
alcoholism
habitual intoxication; prolonged and excessive intake of alcoholic drinks leading to a breakdown in health and an addiction to alcohol such that abrupt deprivation leads to severe withdrawal symptoms
alcoholism: habitual intoxication; prolonged and excessive intake of alcoholic drinks leading to a breakdown in health and an addiction to alcohol such that abrupt deprivation leads to severe withdrawal symptoms
cocaine_addiction
an addiction to cocaine
cocaine_addiction: an addiction to cocaine
heroin_addiction
an addiction to heroin
heroin_addiction: an addiction to heroin
caffein_addiction
an addiction to caffein
caffein_addiction: an addiction to caffein
nicotine_addiction
an addiction to nicotine
nicotine_addiction: an addiction to nicotine