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influenza
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an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease
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influenza: an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease
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Asian_influenza
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influenza caused by the Asian virus that was first isolated in 1957
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Asian_influenza: influenza caused by the Asian virus that was first isolated in 1957
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swine_influenza
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an acute and highly contagious respiratory disease of swine caused by the orthomyxovirus thought to be the same virus that caused the 1918 influenza pandemic
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swine_influenza: an acute and highly contagious respiratory disease of swine caused by the orthomyxovirus thought to be the same virus that caused the 1918 influenza pandemic
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measles
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an acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children
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measles: an acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children
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German_measles
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a contagious viral disease that is a milder form of measles lasting three or four days; can be damaging to a fetus during the first trimester
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German_measles: a contagious viral disease that is a milder form of measles lasting three or four days; can be damaging to a fetus during the first trimester
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diphtheria
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acute contagious infection caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae; marked by the formation of a false membrane in the throat and other air passages causing difficulty in breathing
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diphtheria: acute contagious infection caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae; marked by the formation of a false membrane in the throat and other air passages causing difficulty in breathing
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exanthema_subitum
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a viral disease of infants and young children; characterized by abrupt high fever and mild sore throat; a few days later there is a faint pinkish rash that lasts for a few hours to a few days
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exanthema_subitum: a viral disease of infants and young children; characterized by abrupt high fever and mild sore throat; a few days later there is a faint pinkish rash that lasts for a few hours to a few days
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scarlet_fever
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an acute communicable disease (usually in children) characterized by fever and a red rash
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scarlet_fever: an acute communicable disease (usually in children) characterized by fever and a red rash
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pox
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a contagious disease characterized by purulent skin eruptions that may leave pock marks
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pox: a contagious disease characterized by purulent skin eruptions that may leave pock marks
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smallpox
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a highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever and weakness and skin eruption with pustules that form scabs that slough off leaving scars
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smallpox: a highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever and weakness and skin eruption with pustules that form scabs that slough off leaving scars
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alastrim
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a mild form of smallpox caused by a less virulent form of the virus
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alastrim: a mild form of smallpox caused by a less virulent form of the virus
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Vincent's_angina
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an acute communicable infection of the respiratory tract and mouth marked by ulceration of the mucous membrane
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Vincent's_angina: an acute communicable infection of the respiratory tract and mouth marked by ulceration of the mucous membrane
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blastomycosis
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any of several infections of the skin or mucous membrane caused by Blastomyces
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blastomycosis: any of several infections of the skin or mucous membrane caused by Blastomyces
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chromoblastomycosis
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a fungal infection characterized by itchy warty nodules on the skin
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chromoblastomycosis: a fungal infection characterized by itchy warty nodules on the skin
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tinea
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infections of the skin or nails caused by fungi and appearing as itching circular patches
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tinea: infections of the skin or nails caused by fungi and appearing as itching circular patches
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dhobi_itch
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fungal infection attacking moist parts of the body
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dhobi_itch: fungal infection attacking moist parts of the body
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kerion
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ringworm infection of the hair follicles of the scalp and beard that usually results in a swelling that is covered with pustules and oozes fluid
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kerion: ringworm infection of the hair follicles of the scalp and beard that usually results in a swelling that is covered with pustules and oozes fluid
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tinea_pedis
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fungal infection of the feet
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tinea_pedis: fungal infection of the feet
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tinea_barbae
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fungal infection of the face and neck
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tinea_barbae: fungal infection of the face and neck
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tinea_capitis
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fungal infection of the scalp characterized by bald patches
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tinea_capitis: fungal infection of the scalp characterized by bald patches
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tinea_corporis
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fungal infection of nonhairy parts of the skin
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tinea_corporis: fungal infection of nonhairy parts of the skin
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tinea_cruris
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fungal infection of the groin (most common in men)
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tinea_cruris: fungal infection of the groin (most common in men)
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blindness
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the state of being blind or lacking sight
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blindness: the state of being blind or lacking sight
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legal_blindness
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vision that is 20/200 or worse in both eyes (20/200 vision is the ability to see at 20 feet what a normal eye can see at 200 feet)
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legal_blindness: vision that is 20/200 or worse in both eyes (20/200 vision is the ability to see at 20 feet what a normal eye can see at 200 feet)
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tinea_unguium
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fungal infection of the nails (especially toenails)
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tinea_unguium: fungal infection of the nails (especially toenails)
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infectious_disease
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a disease transmitted only by a specific kind of contact
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infectious_disease: a disease transmitted only by a specific kind of contact
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AIDS
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a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
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AIDS: a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
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brucellosis
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infectious bacterial disease of human beings transmitted by contact with infected animals or infected meat or milk products; characterized by fever and headache
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brucellosis: infectious bacterial disease of human beings transmitted by contact with infected animals or infected meat or milk products; characterized by fever and headache
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agammaglobulinemia
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a rare immunological disorder characterized by the virtual absence of gamma globulin in the blood and consequent susceptibility to infection
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agammaglobulinemia: a rare immunological disorder characterized by the virtual absence of gamma globulin in the blood and consequent susceptibility to infection
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anergy
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reduction or lack of an immune response to a specific antigen
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anergy: reduction or lack of an immune response to a specific antigen
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hypogammaglobulinemia
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an abnormally low concentration of gamma globulin in the blood and increased risk of infection
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hypogammaglobulinemia: an abnormally low concentration of gamma globulin in the blood and increased risk of infection
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severe_combined_immunodeficiency
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a congenital disease affecting T cells that can result from a mutation in any one of several different genes; children with it are susceptible to infectious disease; if untreated it is lethal within the first year or two of life
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severe_combined_immunodeficiency: a congenital disease affecting T cells that can result from a mutation in any one of several different genes; children with it are susceptible to infectious disease; if untreated it is lethal within the first year or two of life
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ADA-SCID
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SCID resulting from mutation of a gene that codes for adenosine deaminase
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ADA-SCID: SCID resulting from mutation of a gene that codes for adenosine deaminase
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X-linked_SCID
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SCID in male children resulting from mutation of a gene that codes for a protein on the surface of T cells that allows them to develop a growth factor receptor
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X-linked_SCID: SCID in male children resulting from mutation of a gene that codes for a protein on the surface of T cells that allows them to develop a growth factor receptor
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cholera
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an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of contaminated water or food
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cholera: an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of contaminated water or food
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dengue
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an infectious disease of the tropics transmitted by mosquitoes and characterized by rash and aching head and joints
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dengue: an infectious disease of the tropics transmitted by mosquitoes and characterized by rash and aching head and joints
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dysentery
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an infection of the intestines marked by severe diarrhea
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dysentery: an infection of the intestines marked by severe diarrhea
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epidemic_disease
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any infectious disease that develops and spreads rapidly to many people
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epidemic_disease: any infectious disease that develops and spreads rapidly to many people
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hepatitis
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inflammation of the liver caused by a virus or a toxin
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hepatitis: inflammation of the liver caused by a virus or a toxin
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viral_hepatitis
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hepatitis caused by a virus
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viral_hepatitis: hepatitis caused by a virus
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hepatitis_A
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an acute but benign form of viral hepatitis caused by an RNA virus that does not persist in the blood serum and is usually transmitted by ingesting food or drink that is contaminated with fecal matter
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hepatitis_A: an acute but benign form of viral hepatitis caused by an RNA virus that does not persist in the blood serum and is usually transmitted by ingesting food or drink that is contaminated with fecal matter
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hepatitis_B
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an acute (sometimes fatal) form of viral hepatitis caused by a DNA virus that tends to persist in the blood serum and is transmitted by sexual contact or by transfusion or by ingestion of contaminated blood or other bodily fluids
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hepatitis_B: an acute (sometimes fatal) form of viral hepatitis caused by a DNA virus that tends to persist in the blood serum and is transmitted by sexual contact or by transfusion or by ingestion of contaminated blood or other bodily fluids
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hepatitis_delta
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a severe form of hepatitis
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hepatitis_delta: a severe form of hepatitis
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hepatitis_C
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a viral hepatitis clinically indistinguishable from hepatitis B but caused by a single-stranded RNA virus; usually transmitted by parenteral means (as injection of an illicit drug or blood transfusion or exposure to blood or blood products)
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hepatitis_C: a viral hepatitis clinically indistinguishable from hepatitis B but caused by a single-stranded RNA virus; usually transmitted by parenteral means (as injection of an illicit drug or blood transfusion or exposure to blood or blood products)
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liver_cancer
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malignant neoplastic disease of the liver usually occurring as a metastasis from another cancer; symptoms include loss of appetite and weakness and bloating and jaundice and upper abdominal discomfort
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liver_cancer: malignant neoplastic disease of the liver usually occurring as a metastasis from another cancer; symptoms include loss of appetite and weakness and bloating and jaundice and upper abdominal discomfort
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herpes
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viral diseases causing eruptions of the skin or mucous membrane
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herpes: viral diseases causing eruptions of the skin or mucous membrane
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herpes_simplex
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an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus; affects the skin and nervous system; produces small temporary (but sometimes painful) blisters on the skin and mucous membranes
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herpes_simplex: an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus; affects the skin and nervous system; produces small temporary (but sometimes painful) blisters on the skin and mucous membranes
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oral_herpes
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caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1)
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oral_herpes: caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1)
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genital_herpes
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an infection caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) that is usually transmitted by sexual contact; marked by recurrent attacks of painful eruptions on the skin and mucous membranes of the genital area
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genital_herpes: an infection caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) that is usually transmitted by sexual contact; marked by recurrent attacks of painful eruptions on the skin and mucous membranes of the genital area
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herpes_zoster
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eruptions along a nerve path often accompanied by severe neuralgia
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herpes_zoster: eruptions along a nerve path often accompanied by severe neuralgia
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chickenpox
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an acute contagious disease caused by herpes varicella zoster virus; causes a rash of vesicles on the face and body
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chickenpox: an acute contagious disease caused by herpes varicella zoster virus; causes a rash of vesicles on the face and body
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venereal_disease
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a communicable infection transmitted by sexual intercourse or genital contact
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venereal_disease: a communicable infection transmitted by sexual intercourse or genital contact
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gonorrhea
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a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra
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gonorrhea: a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra
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granuloma_inguinale
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a venereal disease caused by a bacterium of the genus Calymmatobacterium; characterized by a pimply rash of the skin in the genital and groin region
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granuloma_inguinale: a venereal disease caused by a bacterium of the genus Calymmatobacterium; characterized by a pimply rash of the skin in the genital and groin region
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syphilis
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a common venereal disease caused by the treponema pallidum spirochete; symptoms change through progressive stages; can be congenital (transmitted through the placenta)
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syphilis: a common venereal disease caused by the treponema pallidum spirochete; symptoms change through progressive stages; can be congenital (transmitted through the placenta)
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primary_syphilis
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the first stage; characterized by a chancre at the site of infection
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primary_syphilis: the first stage; characterized by a chancre at the site of infection
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secondary_syphilis
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the second stage; characterized by eruptions of the skin and mucous membrane
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secondary_syphilis: the second stage; characterized by eruptions of the skin and mucous membrane
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tertiary_syphilis
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the third stage; characterized by involvement of internal organs especially the brain and spinal cord as well as the heart and liver
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tertiary_syphilis: the third stage; characterized by involvement of internal organs especially the brain and spinal cord as well as the heart and liver
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tabes_dorsalis
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syphilis of the spinal cord characterized by degeneration of sensory neurons and stabbing pains in the trunk and legs and unsteady gait and incontinence and impotence
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tabes_dorsalis: syphilis of the spinal cord characterized by degeneration of sensory neurons and stabbing pains in the trunk and legs and unsteady gait and incontinence and impotence
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neurosyphilis
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syphilis of the central nervous system
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neurosyphilis: syphilis of the central nervous system
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tabes
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wasting of the body during a chronic disease
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tabes: wasting of the body during a chronic disease
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infectious_mononucleosis
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an acute disease characterized by fever and swollen lymph nodes and an abnormal increase of mononuclear leucocytes or monocytes in the bloodstream; not highly contagious; some believe it can be transmitted by kissing
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infectious_mononucleosis: an acute disease characterized by fever and swollen lymph nodes and an abnormal increase of mononuclear leucocytes or monocytes in the bloodstream; not highly contagious; some believe it can be transmitted by kissing
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Ebola_hemorrhagic_fever
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a severe and often fatal disease in humans and nonhuman primates (monkeys and chimpanzees) caused by the Ebola virus; characterized by high fever and severe internal bleeding; can be spread from person to person; is largely limited to Africa
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Ebola_hemorrhagic_fever: a severe and often fatal disease in humans and nonhuman primates (monkeys and chimpanzees) caused by the Ebola virus; characterized by high fever and severe internal bleeding; can be spread from person to person; is largely limited to Africa
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Lassa_fever
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an acute contagious viral disease of central western Africa; characterized by fever and inflammation and muscular pains and difficulty swallowing; can be used as a bioweapon
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Lassa_fever: an acute contagious viral disease of central western Africa; characterized by fever and inflammation and muscular pains and difficulty swallowing; can be used as a bioweapon
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leprosy
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chronic granulomatous communicable disease occurring in tropical and subtropical regions; characterized by inflamed nodules beneath the skin and wasting of body parts; caused by the bacillus Mycobacterium leprae
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leprosy: chronic granulomatous communicable disease occurring in tropical and subtropical regions; characterized by inflamed nodules beneath the skin and wasting of body parts; caused by the bacillus Mycobacterium leprae
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tuberculoid_leprosy
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leprosy characterized by tumors in the skin and cutaneous nerves
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tuberculoid_leprosy: leprosy characterized by tumors in the skin and cutaneous nerves
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lepromatous_leprosy
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a very serious form of leprosy characterized by lesions that spread over much of the body and affecting many systems of the body
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lepromatous_leprosy: a very serious form of leprosy characterized by lesions that spread over much of the body and affecting many systems of the body
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necrotizing_enterocolitis
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an acute inflammatory disease occurring in the intestines of premature infants; necrosis of intestinal tissue may follow
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necrotizing_enterocolitis: an acute inflammatory disease occurring in the intestines of premature infants; necrosis of intestinal tissue may follow
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listeriosis
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an infectious disease of animals and humans (especially newborn or immunosuppressed persons) caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes; in sheep and cattle the infection frequently involves the central nervous system and causes various neurological symptoms
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listeriosis: an infectious disease of animals and humans (especially newborn or immunosuppressed persons) caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes; in sheep and cattle the infection frequently involves the central nervous system and causes various neurological symptoms
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lymphocytic_choriomeningitis
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a form of viral meningitis caused by a virus carried by the common house mouse
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lymphocytic_choriomeningitis: a form of viral meningitis caused by a virus carried by the common house mouse
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lymphogranuloma_venereum
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infectious disease caused by a species of chlamydia bacterium; transmitted by sexual contact; characterized by genital lesions and swelling of lymph nodes in the groin
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lymphogranuloma_venereum: infectious disease caused by a species of chlamydia bacterium; transmitted by sexual contact; characterized by genital lesions and swelling of lymph nodes in the groin
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meningitis
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infectious disease characterized by inflammation of the meninges (the tissues that surround the brain or spinal cord) usually caused by a bacterial infection; symptoms include headache and stiff neck and fever and nausea
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meningitis: infectious disease characterized by inflammation of the meninges (the tissues that surround the brain or spinal cord) usually caused by a bacterial infection; symptoms include headache and stiff neck and fever and nausea
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mumps
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an acute contagious viral disease characterized by fever and by swelling of the parotid glands
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mumps: an acute contagious viral disease characterized by fever and by swelling of the parotid glands
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cerebrospinal_meningitis
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meningitis caused by bacteria and often fatal
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cerebrospinal_meningitis: meningitis caused by bacteria and often fatal
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paratyphoid
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any of a variety of infectious intestinal diseases resembling typhoid fever
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paratyphoid: any of a variety of infectious intestinal diseases resembling typhoid fever
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plague
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a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal
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plague: a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal
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bubonic_plague
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the most common form of the plague in humans; characterized by chills, prostration, delirium and the formation of buboes in the armpits and groin; does not spread from person to person
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bubonic_plague: the most common form of the plague in humans; characterized by chills, prostration, delirium and the formation of buboes in the armpits and groin; does not spread from person to person
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ambulant_plague
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a mild form of bubonic plague
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ambulant_plague: a mild form of bubonic plague
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Black_Death
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the epidemic form of bubonic plague experienced during the Middle Ages when it killed nearly half the people of western Europe
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Black_Death: the epidemic form of bubonic plague experienced during the Middle Ages when it killed nearly half the people of western Europe
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pneumonic_plague
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a rapidly progressive and frequently fatal form of the plague that can spread through the air from person to person; characterized by lung involvement with chill, bloody expectoration and high fever
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pneumonic_plague: a rapidly progressive and frequently fatal form of the plague that can spread through the air from person to person; characterized by lung involvement with chill, bloody expectoration and high fever
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septicemic_plague
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an especially dangerous and generally fatal form of the plague in which infecting organisms invade the bloodstream; does not spread from person to person
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septicemic_plague: an especially dangerous and generally fatal form of the plague in which infecting organisms invade the bloodstream; does not spread from person to person
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poliomyelitis
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an acute viral disease marked by inflammation of nerve cells of the brain stem and spinal cord
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poliomyelitis: an acute viral disease marked by inflammation of nerve cells of the brain stem and spinal cord
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Pott's_disease
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TB of the spine with destruction of vertebrae resulting in curvature of the spine
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Pott's_disease: TB of the spine with destruction of vertebrae resulting in curvature of the spine
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ratbite_fever
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either of two infectious diseases transmitted to humans by the bite of a rat or mouse; characterized by fever and headache and nausea and skin eruptions
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ratbite_fever: either of two infectious diseases transmitted to humans by the bite of a rat or mouse; characterized by fever and headache and nausea and skin eruptions
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rickettsial_disease
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infectious disease caused by ticks or mites or body lice infected with rickettsial bacteria
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rickettsial_disease: infectious disease caused by ticks or mites or body lice infected with rickettsial bacteria
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typhus
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rickettsial disease transmitted by body lice and characterized by skin rash and high fever
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typhus: rickettsial disease transmitted by body lice and characterized by skin rash and high fever
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murine_typhus
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acute infection caused by rickettsia and transmitted by the bite of an infected flea; characterized by fever and chills and muscle aches and a rash
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murine_typhus: acute infection caused by rickettsia and transmitted by the bite of an infected flea; characterized by fever and chills and muscle aches and a rash
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spotted_fever
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any of several severe febrile diseases characterized by skin rashes or spots on the skin
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spotted_fever: any of several severe febrile diseases characterized by skin rashes or spots on the skin
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Rocky_Mountain_spotted_fever
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caused by rickettsial bacteria and transmitted by wood ticks
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Rocky_Mountain_spotted_fever: caused by rickettsial bacteria and transmitted by wood ticks
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Q_fever
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an acute disease resembling influenza
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Q_fever: an acute disease resembling influenza
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rickettsialpox
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mild infectious rickettsial disease caused by a bacterium of the genus Rickettsia transmitted to humans by the bite a mite that lives on rodents; characterized by chills and fever and headache and skin lesions that resemble chickenpox
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rickettsialpox: mild infectious rickettsial disease caused by a bacterium of the genus Rickettsia transmitted to humans by the bite a mite that lives on rodents; characterized by chills and fever and headache and skin lesions that resemble chickenpox
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trench_fever
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marked by pain in muscles and joints and transmitted by lice
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trench_fever: marked by pain in muscles and joints and transmitted by lice
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tsutsugamushi_disease
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transmitted by larval mites and widespread in Asia
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tsutsugamushi_disease: transmitted by larval mites and widespread in Asia
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relapsing_fever
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marked by recurring high fever and transmitted by the bite of infected lice or ticks; characterized by episodes of high fever and chills and headache and muscle pain and nausea that recur every week or ten days for several months
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relapsing_fever: marked by recurring high fever and transmitted by the bite of infected lice or ticks; characterized by episodes of high fever and chills and headache and muscle pain and nausea that recur every week or ten days for several months
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rheumatic_fever
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a severe disease chiefly of children and characterized by painful inflammation of the joints and frequently damage to the heart valves
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rheumatic_fever: a severe disease chiefly of children and characterized by painful inflammation of the joints and frequently damage to the heart valves
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rheumatic_heart_disease
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heart disease caused by recurrent episodes of rheumatic fever; characterized by changes in the myocardium or scarring of the heart valves that reduce the power of the heart to pump blood
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rheumatic_heart_disease: heart disease caused by recurrent episodes of rheumatic fever; characterized by changes in the myocardium or scarring of the heart valves that reduce the power of the heart to pump blood
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sweating_sickness
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epidemic in the 15th and 16th centuries and characterized by profuse sweating and high mortality
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sweating_sickness: epidemic in the 15th and 16th centuries and characterized by profuse sweating and high mortality
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tuberculosis
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infection transmitted by inhalation or ingestion of tubercle bacilli and manifested in fever and small lesions (usually in the lungs but in various other parts of the body in acute stages)
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tuberculosis: infection transmitted by inhalation or ingestion of tubercle bacilli and manifested in fever and small lesions (usually in the lungs but in various other parts of the body in acute stages)
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miliary_tuberculosis
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acute tuberculosis characterized by the appearance of tiny tubercles on one or more organs of the body (presumably resulting from tubercle bacilli being spread in the bloodstream)
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miliary_tuberculosis: acute tuberculosis characterized by the appearance of tiny tubercles on one or more organs of the body (presumably resulting from tubercle bacilli being spread in the bloodstream)
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pulmonary_tuberculosis
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involving the lungs with progressive wasting of the body
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pulmonary_tuberculosis: involving the lungs with progressive wasting of the body
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