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