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milk_leg
painful thrombosis of the femoral vein in the leg following childbirth
milk_leg: painful thrombosis of the femoral vein in the leg following childbirth
hepatomegaly
abnormal enlargement of the liver
hepatomegaly: abnormal enlargement of the liver
heart_disease
a disease of the heart
heart_disease: a disease of the heart
high_blood_pressure
a common disorder in which blood pressure remains abnormally high (a reading of 140/90 mm Hg or greater)
high_blood_pressure: a common disorder in which blood pressure remains abnormally high (a reading of 140/90 mm Hg or greater)
inversion
abnormal condition in which an organ is turned inward or inside out (as when the upper part of the uterus is pulled into the cervical canal after childbirth)
inversion: abnormal condition in which an organ is turned inward or inside out (as when the upper part of the uterus is pulled into the cervical canal after childbirth)
transposition
any abnormal position of the organs of the body
transposition: any abnormal position of the organs of the body
keratectasia
abnormal bulging of the cornea of the eye
keratectasia: abnormal bulging of the cornea of the eye
keratoconus
abnormal cone-shaped protrusion of the cornea of the eye; can be treated by epikeratophakia
keratoconus: abnormal cone-shaped protrusion of the cornea of the eye; can be treated by epikeratophakia
orthostatic_hypotension
low blood pressure occurring in some people when they stand up
orthostatic_hypotension: low blood pressure occurring in some people when they stand up
hypotension
abnormally low blood pressure
hypotension: abnormally low blood pressure
essential_hypertension
persistent and pathological high blood pressure for which no specific cause can be found
essential_hypertension: persistent and pathological high blood pressure for which no specific cause can be found
portal_hypertension
increase in blood pressure in the veins of the portal system caused by obstruction in the liver (often associated with alcoholic cirrhosis), causing enlargement of the spleen and collateral veins
portal_hypertension: increase in blood pressure in the veins of the portal system caused by obstruction in the liver (often associated with alcoholic cirrhosis), causing enlargement of the spleen and collateral veins
malignant_hypertension
severe hypertension that runs a rapid course and damages the inner linings of the blood vessels and the heart and spleen and kidneys and brain
malignant_hypertension: severe hypertension that runs a rapid course and damages the inner linings of the blood vessels and the heart and spleen and kidneys and brain
secondary_hypertension
hypertension that is secondary to another disease
secondary_hypertension: hypertension that is secondary to another disease
white-coat_hypertension
temporary rise in blood pressure in the doctor's office
white-coat_hypertension: temporary rise in blood pressure in the doctor's office
amyotrophia
progressive wasting of muscle tissues
amyotrophia: progressive wasting of muscle tissues
amyotrophic_lateral_sclerosis
thickening of tissue in the motor tracts of the lateral columns and anterior horns of the spinal cord; results in progressive muscle atrophy that starts in the limbs
amyotrophic_lateral_sclerosis: thickening of tissue in the motor tracts of the lateral columns and anterior horns of the spinal cord; results in progressive muscle atrophy that starts in the limbs
aneurysm
a cardiovascular disease characterized by a saclike widening of an artery resulting from weakening of the artery wall
aneurysm: a cardiovascular disease characterized by a saclike widening of an artery resulting from weakening of the artery wall
aortic_aneurysm
an aneurysm of the aorta
aortic_aneurysm: an aneurysm of the aorta
abdominal_aortic_aneurysm
an aneurysm of the abdominal aorta associated with old age and hypertension
abdominal_aortic_aneurysm: an aneurysm of the abdominal aorta associated with old age and hypertension
aortic_stenosis
abnormal narrowing of the aortic valve
aortic_stenosis: abnormal narrowing of the aortic valve
enterostenosis
abnormal narrowing of the intestine
enterostenosis: abnormal narrowing of the intestine
laryngostenosis
abnormal narrowing of the larynx
laryngostenosis: abnormal narrowing of the larynx
pulmonary_stenosis
abnormal narrowing of the opening into the pulmonary artery from the right ventricle
pulmonary_stenosis: abnormal narrowing of the opening into the pulmonary artery from the right ventricle
pyloric_stenosis
narrowing of the pyloric sphincter that blocks the passage of food from the stomach into the duodenum
pyloric_stenosis: narrowing of the pyloric sphincter that blocks the passage of food from the stomach into the duodenum
rhinostenosis
narrowing of the passages in the nasal cavities
rhinostenosis: narrowing of the passages in the nasal cavities
stenosis
abnormal narrowing of a bodily canal or passageway
stenosis: abnormal narrowing of a bodily canal or passageway
cerebral_aneurysm
an aneurysm of the carotid artery
cerebral_aneurysm: an aneurysm of the carotid artery
intracranial_aneurysm
an aneurysm of a cranial artery
intracranial_aneurysm: an aneurysm of a cranial artery
ventricular_aneurysm
a localized dilation or protrusion on the wall of the left ventricle of the heart (occurring after a myocardial infarction)
ventricular_aneurysm: a localized dilation or protrusion on the wall of the left ventricle of the heart (occurring after a myocardial infarction)
angina_pectoris
a heart condition marked by paroxysms of chest pain due to reduced oxygen to the heart
angina_pectoris: a heart condition marked by paroxysms of chest pain due to reduced oxygen to the heart
arteriolosclerosis
sclerosis of the arterioles
arteriolosclerosis: sclerosis of the arterioles
arteriosclerosis
sclerosis of the arterial walls
arteriosclerosis: sclerosis of the arterial walls
atherogenesis
the formation of atheromas on the walls of the arteries as in atherosclerosis
atherogenesis: the formation of atheromas on the walls of the arteries as in atherosclerosis
atherosclerosis
a stage of arteriosclerosis involving fatty deposits (atheromas) inside the arterial walls, thus narrowing the arteries
atherosclerosis: a stage of arteriosclerosis involving fatty deposits (atheromas) inside the arterial walls, thus narrowing the arteries
athetosis
a continuous succession of slow, writhing, involuntary movements of the hands and feet and other body parts
athetosis: a continuous succession of slow, writhing, involuntary movements of the hands and feet and other body parts
kuru
a progressive disease of the central nervous system marked by increasing lack of coordination and advancing to paralysis and death within a year of the appearance of symptoms; thought to have been transmitted by cannibalistic consumption of diseased brain tissue since the disease virtually disappeared when cannibalism was abandoned
kuru: a progressive disease of the central nervous system marked by increasing lack of coordination and advancing to paralysis and death within a year of the appearance of symptoms; thought to have been transmitted by cannibalistic consumption of diseased brain tissue since the disease virtually disappeared when cannibalism was abandoned
nerve_compression
harmful pressure on a nerve (especially in nerves that pass over rigid prominences); causes nerve damage and muscle weakness
nerve_compression: harmful pressure on a nerve (especially in nerves that pass over rigid prominences); causes nerve damage and muscle weakness
nerve_entrapment
repeated and long-term nerve compression (usually in nerves near joints that are subject to inflammation or swelling)
nerve_entrapment: repeated and long-term nerve compression (usually in nerves near joints that are subject to inflammation or swelling)
arteriosclerosis_obliterans
a stage of arteriosclerosis involving closure of blood vessels
arteriosclerosis_obliterans: a stage of arteriosclerosis involving closure of blood vessels
ascites
accumulation of serous fluid in peritoneal cavity
ascites: accumulation of serous fluid in peritoneal cavity
azymia
absence of an enzyme
azymia: absence of an enzyme
bacteremia
transient presence of bacteria (or other microorganisms) in the blood
bacteremia: transient presence of bacteria (or other microorganisms) in the blood
sclerosis
any pathological hardening or thickening of tissue
sclerosis: any pathological hardening or thickening of tissue
cardiac_arrhythmia
an abnormal rate of muscle contractions in the heart
cardiac_arrhythmia: an abnormal rate of muscle contractions in the heart
cardiomyopathy
a disorder (usually of unknown origin) of the heart muscle (myocardium)
cardiomyopathy: a disorder (usually of unknown origin) of the heart muscle (myocardium)
hypertrophic_cardiomyopathy
a disorder in which the heart muscle is so strong that it does not relax enough to fill with the heart with blood and so has reduced pumping ability
hypertrophic_cardiomyopathy: a disorder in which the heart muscle is so strong that it does not relax enough to fill with the heart with blood and so has reduced pumping ability
flutter
abnormally rapid beating of the auricles of the heart (especially in a regular rhythm); can result in heart block
flutter: abnormally rapid beating of the auricles of the heart (especially in a regular rhythm); can result in heart block
gallop_rhythm
cardiac rhythm characterized by the presence of an extra sound; can indicate a heart abnormality
gallop_rhythm: cardiac rhythm characterized by the presence of an extra sound; can indicate a heart abnormality
mitral_valve_prolapse
cardiopathy resulting from the mitral valve not regulating the flow of blood between the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart
mitral_valve_prolapse: cardiopathy resulting from the mitral valve not regulating the flow of blood between the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart
mitral_stenosis
obstruction or narrowing of the mitral valve (as by scarring from rheumatic fever)
mitral_stenosis: obstruction or narrowing of the mitral valve (as by scarring from rheumatic fever)
circulatory_failure
failure of the cardiovascular system to supply adequate amounts of blood to body tissues
circulatory_failure: failure of the cardiovascular system to supply adequate amounts of blood to body tissues
heart_failure
inability of the heart to pump enough blood to sustain normal bodily functions
heart_failure: inability of the heart to pump enough blood to sustain normal bodily functions
valvular_heart_disease
heart disease caused by stenosis of the cardiac valves and obstructed blood flow or caused by degeneration and blood regurgitation
valvular_heart_disease: heart disease caused by stenosis of the cardiac valves and obstructed blood flow or caused by degeneration and blood regurgitation
congestive_heart_failure
inability to pump enough blood to avoid congestion in the tissues
congestive_heart_failure: inability to pump enough blood to avoid congestion in the tissues
heart_attack
a sudden severe instance of abnormal heart function
heart_attack: a sudden severe instance of abnormal heart function
myocardial_infarction
destruction of heart tissue resulting from obstruction of the blood supply to the heart muscle
myocardial_infarction: destruction of heart tissue resulting from obstruction of the blood supply to the heart muscle
kidney_disease
a disease affecting the kidneys
kidney_disease: a disease affecting the kidneys
insufficiency
(pathology) inability of a bodily part or organ to function normally
insufficiency: (pathology) inability of a bodily part or organ to function normally
coronary_insufficiency
inadequate blood flow to the heart muscles; can cause angina pectoris
coronary_insufficiency: inadequate blood flow to the heart muscles; can cause angina pectoris
nephritis
an inflammation of the kidney
nephritis: an inflammation of the kidney
nephrosclerosis
kidney disease that is usually associated with hypertension; sclerosis of the renal arterioles reduces blood flow that can lead to kidney failure and heart failure
nephrosclerosis: kidney disease that is usually associated with hypertension; sclerosis of the renal arterioles reduces blood flow that can lead to kidney failure and heart failure
polycystic_kidney_disease
kidney disease characterized by enlarged kidneys containing many cysts; often leads to kidney failure
polycystic_kidney_disease: kidney disease characterized by enlarged kidneys containing many cysts; often leads to kidney failure
polyuria
renal disorder characterized by the production of large volumes of pale dilute urine; often associated with diabetes
polyuria: renal disorder characterized by the production of large volumes of pale dilute urine; often associated with diabetes
renal_failure
inability of the kidneys to excrete wastes and to help maintain the electrolyte balance
renal_failure: inability of the kidneys to excrete wastes and to help maintain the electrolyte balance
renal_insufficiency
insufficient excretion of wastes by the kidneys
renal_insufficiency: insufficient excretion of wastes by the kidneys
acute_renal_failure
renal failure associated with burns or other trauma or with acute infection or obstruction of the urinary tract
acute_renal_failure: renal failure associated with burns or other trauma or with acute infection or obstruction of the urinary tract
chronic_renal_failure
renal failure that can result from a variety of systemic disorders
chronic_renal_failure: renal failure that can result from a variety of systemic disorders
cholelithiasis
the presence of gallstones in the gallbladder
cholelithiasis: the presence of gallstones in the gallbladder
enterolithiasis
the presence of calculi in the intestines
enterolithiasis: the presence of calculi in the intestines
nephrocalcinosis
renal lithiasis in which calcium deposits form in the renal parenchyma and result in reduced kidney function and blood in the urine
nephrocalcinosis: renal lithiasis in which calcium deposits form in the renal parenchyma and result in reduced kidney function and blood in the urine
nephrolithiasis
the presence of kidney stones (calculi) in the kidney
nephrolithiasis: the presence of kidney stones (calculi) in the kidney
lipomatosis
pathology in which fat accumulates in lipomas in the body
lipomatosis: pathology in which fat accumulates in lipomas in the body
lithiasis
the formation of stones (calculi) in an internal organ
lithiasis: the formation of stones (calculi) in an internal organ
glomerulonephritis
nephritis marked by inflammation of the glomeruli of the kidney; characterized by decreased production of urine and by the presence of blood and protein in the urine and by edema
glomerulonephritis: nephritis marked by inflammation of the glomeruli of the kidney; characterized by decreased production of urine and by the presence of blood and protein in the urine and by edema
liver_disease
a disease affecting the liver
liver_disease: a disease affecting the liver
cirrhosis
a chronic disease interfering with the normal functioning of the liver; the major cause is chronic alcoholism
cirrhosis: a chronic disease interfering with the normal functioning of the liver; the major cause is chronic alcoholism
fatty_liver
yellow discoloration as a result of the accumulation of certain fats (triglycerides) in the liver; can be caused by alcoholic cirrhosis or pregnancy or exposure to certain toxins
fatty_liver: yellow discoloration as a result of the accumulation of certain fats (triglycerides) in the liver; can be caused by alcoholic cirrhosis or pregnancy or exposure to certain toxins
Addison's_disease
a glandular disorder caused by failure of function of the cortex of the adrenal gland and marked by anemia and prostration with brownish skin
Addison's_disease: a glandular disorder caused by failure of function of the cortex of the adrenal gland and marked by anemia and prostration with brownish skin
adenopathy
a glandular disease or enlargement of glandular tissue (especially of the lymph glands)
adenopathy: a glandular disease or enlargement of glandular tissue (especially of the lymph glands)
aldosteronism
a condition caused by overproduction of aldosterone
aldosteronism: a condition caused by overproduction of aldosterone
Cushing's_disease
a glandular disorder caused by excessive ACTH resulting in greater than normal functioning of the adrenal gland; characterized by obesity
Cushing's_disease: a glandular disorder caused by excessive ACTH resulting in greater than normal functioning of the adrenal gland; characterized by obesity
Cushing's_syndrome
a glandular disorder caused by excessive cortisol
Cushing's_syndrome: a glandular disorder caused by excessive cortisol
diabetes
a polygenic disease characterized by abnormally high glucose levels in the blood; any of several metabolic disorders marked by excessive urination and persistent thirst
diabetes: a polygenic disease characterized by abnormally high glucose levels in the blood; any of several metabolic disorders marked by excessive urination and persistent thirst
diabetes_mellitus
diabetes caused by a relative or absolute deficiency of insulin and characterized by polyuria
diabetes_mellitus: diabetes caused by a relative or absolute deficiency of insulin and characterized by polyuria
type_I_diabetes
severe diabetes mellitus with an early onset; characterized by polyuria and excessive thirst and increased appetite and weight loss and episodic ketoacidosis; diet and insulin injections are required to control the disease
type_I_diabetes: severe diabetes mellitus with an early onset; characterized by polyuria and excessive thirst and increased appetite and weight loss and episodic ketoacidosis; diet and insulin injections are required to control the disease
type_II_diabetes
mild form of diabetes mellitus that develops gradually in adults; can be precipitated by obesity or severe stress or menopause or other factors; can usually be controlled by diet and hypoglycemic agents without injections of insulin
type_II_diabetes: mild form of diabetes mellitus that develops gradually in adults; can be precipitated by obesity or severe stress or menopause or other factors; can usually be controlled by diet and hypoglycemic agents without injections of insulin
nephrogenic_diabetes_insipidus
diabetes insipidus caused by a failure of the kidney to respond to normal levels of vasopressin
nephrogenic_diabetes_insipidus: diabetes insipidus caused by a failure of the kidney to respond to normal levels of vasopressin
diabetes_insipidus
a rare form of diabetes resulting from a deficiency of vasopressin (the pituitary hormone that regulates the kidneys); characterized by the chronic excretion of large amounts of pale dilute urine which results in dehydration and extreme thirst
diabetes_insipidus: a rare form of diabetes resulting from a deficiency of vasopressin (the pituitary hormone that regulates the kidneys); characterized by the chronic excretion of large amounts of pale dilute urine which results in dehydration and extreme thirst
latent_diabetes
a mild form of diabetes mellitus in which there are no overt symptoms but there are abnormal responses to some diagnostic procedures
latent_diabetes: a mild form of diabetes mellitus in which there are no overt symptoms but there are abnormal responses to some diagnostic procedures
angioedema
recurrent large circumscribed areas of subcutaneous edema; onset is sudden and it disappears within 24 hours; seen mainly in young women, often as an allergic reaction to food or drugs
angioedema: recurrent large circumscribed areas of subcutaneous edema; onset is sudden and it disappears within 24 hours; seen mainly in young women, often as an allergic reaction to food or drugs
lymphedema
swelling (usually in the legs) caused by lymph accumulating in the tissues in the affected areas
lymphedema: swelling (usually in the legs) caused by lymph accumulating in the tissues in the affected areas
hyperthyroidism
an overactive thyroid gland; pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones or the condition resulting from excessive production of thyroid hormones
hyperthyroidism: an overactive thyroid gland; pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones or the condition resulting from excessive production of thyroid hormones
Graves'_disease
exophthalmos occurring in association with goiter; hyperthyroidism with protrusion of the eyeballs
Graves'_disease: exophthalmos occurring in association with goiter; hyperthyroidism with protrusion of the eyeballs
hypothyroidism
an underactive thyroid gland; a glandular disorder resulting from insufficient production of thyroid hormones
hypothyroidism: an underactive thyroid gland; a glandular disorder resulting from insufficient production of thyroid hormones
myxedema
hypothyroidism marked by dry skin and swellings around lips and nose as well as mental deterioration
myxedema: hypothyroidism marked by dry skin and swellings around lips and nose as well as mental deterioration
cretinism
severe hypothyroidism resulting in physical and mental stunting
cretinism: severe hypothyroidism resulting in physical and mental stunting
achondroplasia
an inherited skeletal disorder beginning before birth; cartilage is converted to bone resulting in dwarfism
achondroplasia: an inherited skeletal disorder beginning before birth; cartilage is converted to bone resulting in dwarfism
communicable_disease
a disease that can be communicated from one person to another
communicable_disease: a disease that can be communicated from one person to another
contagious_disease
any disease easily transmitted by contact
contagious_disease: any disease easily transmitted by contact