diwank/wordnet_dataset · Datasets at Hugging Face

scrofula

a form of tuberculosis characterized by swellings of the lymphatic glands

scrofula: a form of tuberculosis characterized by swellings of the lymphatic glands

typhoid

serious infection marked by intestinal inflammation and ulceration; caused by Salmonella typhosa ingested with food or water

typhoid: serious infection marked by intestinal inflammation and ulceration; caused by Salmonella typhosa ingested with food or water

whooping_cough

a disease of the respiratory mucous membrane

whooping_cough: a disease of the respiratory mucous membrane

yaws

an infectious tropical disease resembling syphilis in its early stages; marked by red skin eruptions and ulcerating lesions

yaws: an infectious tropical disease resembling syphilis in its early stages; marked by red skin eruptions and ulcerating lesions

yellow_jack

caused by a flavivirus transmitted by a mosquito

yellow_jack: caused by a flavivirus transmitted by a mosquito

respiratory_disease

a disease affecting the respiratory system

respiratory_disease: a disease affecting the respiratory system

cold

a mild viral infection involving the nose and respiratory passages (but not the lungs)

cold: a mild viral infection involving the nose and respiratory passages (but not the lungs)

head_cold

a common cold affecting the nasal passages and resulting in congestion and sneezing and headache

head_cold: a common cold affecting the nasal passages and resulting in congestion and sneezing and headache

asthma

respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing; usually of allergic origin

asthma: respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing; usually of allergic origin

status_asthmaticus

a prolonged and severe asthma attack that does not respond to standard treatment

status_asthmaticus: a prolonged and severe asthma attack that does not respond to standard treatment

bronchitis

inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchial tubes

bronchitis: inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchial tubes

bronchiolitis

inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchioles

bronchiolitis: inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchioles

chronic_bronchitis

a form of bronchitis characterized by excess production of sputum leading to a chronic cough and obstruction of air flow

chronic_bronchitis: a form of bronchitis characterized by excess production of sputum leading to a chronic cough and obstruction of air flow

chronic_obstructive_pulmonary_disease

a nonreversible lung disease that is a combination of emphysema and chronic bronchitis; usually patients have been heavy cigarette smokers

chronic_obstructive_pulmonary_disease: a nonreversible lung disease that is a combination of emphysema and chronic bronchitis; usually patients have been heavy cigarette smokers

coccidioidomycosis

an infection of the lungs and skin characterized by excessive sputum and nodules

coccidioidomycosis: an infection of the lungs and skin characterized by excessive sputum and nodules

cryptococcosis

a fungal infection characterized by nodular lesions--first in the lungs and spreading to the nervous system

cryptococcosis: a fungal infection characterized by nodular lesions--first in the lungs and spreading to the nervous system

emphysema

an abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function; associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age

emphysema: an abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function; associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age

pneumonia

respiratory disease characterized by inflammation of the lung parenchyma (excluding the bronchi) with congestion caused by viruses or bacteria or irritants

pneumonia: respiratory disease characterized by inflammation of the lung parenchyma (excluding the bronchi) with congestion caused by viruses or bacteria or irritants

atypical_pneumonia

an acute respiratory disease marked by high fever and coughing; caused by mycoplasma; primarily affecting children and young adults

atypical_pneumonia: an acute respiratory disease marked by high fever and coughing; caused by mycoplasma; primarily affecting children and young adults

bronchopneumonia

pneumonia characterized by acute inflammation of the walls of the bronchioles

bronchopneumonia: pneumonia characterized by acute inflammation of the walls of the bronchioles

double_pneumonia

lobar pneumonia involving both lungs

double_pneumonia: lobar pneumonia involving both lungs

interstitial_pneumonia

chronic lung disease affecting the interstitial tissue of the lungs

interstitial_pneumonia: chronic lung disease affecting the interstitial tissue of the lungs

lobar_pneumonia

pneumonia affecting one or more lobes of the lung; commonly due to streptococcal infection

lobar_pneumonia: pneumonia affecting one or more lobes of the lung; commonly due to streptococcal infection

Legionnaires'_disease

acute (sometimes fatal) lobar pneumonia caused by bacteria of a kind first recognized after an outbreak of the disease at an American Legion convention in Philadelphia in 1976; characterized by fever and muscle and chest pain and headache and chills and a dry cough

Legionnaires'_disease: acute (sometimes fatal) lobar pneumonia caused by bacteria of a kind first recognized after an outbreak of the disease at an American Legion convention in Philadelphia in 1976; characterized by fever and muscle and chest pain and headache and chills and a dry cough

pneumococcal_pneumonia

pneumonia caused by bacteria of the genus pneumococcus

pneumococcal_pneumonia: pneumonia caused by bacteria of the genus pneumococcus

pneumocytosis

pneumonia occurring in infants or in persons with impaired immune systems (as AIDS victims)

pneumocytosis: pneumonia occurring in infants or in persons with impaired immune systems (as AIDS victims)

pneumothorax

abnormal presence of air in the pleural cavity resulting in the collapse of the lung; may be spontaneous (due to injury to the chest) or induced (as a treatment for tuberculosis)

pneumothorax: abnormal presence of air in the pleural cavity resulting in the collapse of the lung; may be spontaneous (due to injury to the chest) or induced (as a treatment for tuberculosis)

psittacosis

an atypical pneumonia caused by a rickettsia microorganism and transmitted to humans from infected birds

psittacosis: an atypical pneumonia caused by a rickettsia microorganism and transmitted to humans from infected birds

pneumoconiosis

chronic respiratory disease caused by inhaling metallic or mineral particles

pneumoconiosis: chronic respiratory disease caused by inhaling metallic or mineral particles

anthracosis

lung disease caused by inhaling coal dust

anthracosis: lung disease caused by inhaling coal dust

asbestosis

lung disease caused by inhaling asbestos particles

asbestosis: lung disease caused by inhaling asbestos particles

siderosis

fibrosis of the lung caused by iron dust; occurs among welders and other metal workers

siderosis: fibrosis of the lung caused by iron dust; occurs among welders and other metal workers

silicosis

a lung disease caused by inhaling particles of silica or quartz or slate

silicosis: a lung disease caused by inhaling particles of silica or quartz or slate

respiratory_distress_syndrome

an acute lung disease of the newborn (especially the premature newborn); lungs cannot expand because of a wetting agent is lacking; characterized by rapid shallow breathing and cyanosis and the formation of a glassy hyaline membrane over the alveoli

respiratory_distress_syndrome: an acute lung disease of the newborn (especially the premature newborn); lungs cannot expand because of a wetting agent is lacking; characterized by rapid shallow breathing and cyanosis and the formation of a glassy hyaline membrane over the alveoli

genetic_disease

a disease or disorder that is inherited genetically

genetic_disease: a disease or disorder that is inherited genetically

abetalipoproteinemia

a rare inherited disorder of fat metabolism; characterized by severe deficiency of beta-lipoproteins and abnormal red blood cells (acanthocytes) and abnormally low cholesterol levels

abetalipoproteinemia: a rare inherited disorder of fat metabolism; characterized by severe deficiency of beta-lipoproteins and abnormal red blood cells (acanthocytes) and abnormally low cholesterol levels

ablepharia

a congenital absence of eyelids (partial or complete)

ablepharia: a congenital absence of eyelids (partial or complete)

albinism

the congenital absence of pigmentation in the eyes and skin and hair

albinism: the congenital absence of pigmentation in the eyes and skin and hair

macrencephaly

an abnormally large braincase

macrencephaly: an abnormally large braincase

anencephaly

a defect in brain development resulting in small or missing brain hemispheres

anencephaly: a defect in brain development resulting in small or missing brain hemispheres

adactylia

congenital absence of fingers and/or toes

adactylia: congenital absence of fingers and/or toes

ametria

congenital absence of the uterus

ametria: congenital absence of the uterus

color_blindness

genetic inability to distinguish differences in hue

color_blindness: genetic inability to distinguish differences in hue

diplopia

visual impairment in which an object is seen as two objects

diplopia: visual impairment in which an object is seen as two objects

epispadias

a congenital abnormality in males in which the urethra is on the upper surface of the penis

epispadias: a congenital abnormality in males in which the urethra is on the upper surface of the penis

dichromacy

a deficiency of color vision in which the person can match any given hue by mixing only two other wavelengths of light (as opposed to the three wavelengths needed by people with normal color vision)

dichromacy: a deficiency of color vision in which the person can match any given hue by mixing only two other wavelengths of light (as opposed to the three wavelengths needed by people with normal color vision)

red-green_dichromacy

confusion of red and green

red-green_dichromacy: confusion of red and green

deuteranopia

dichromacy characterized by a lowered sensitivity to green light resulting in an inability to distinguish green and purplish-red

deuteranopia: dichromacy characterized by a lowered sensitivity to green light resulting in an inability to distinguish green and purplish-red

protanopia

dichromacy characterized by lowered sensitivity to long wavelengths of light resulting in an inability to distinguish red and purplish blue

protanopia: dichromacy characterized by lowered sensitivity to long wavelengths of light resulting in an inability to distinguish red and purplish blue

yellow-blue_dichromacy

confusion of yellow and blue

yellow-blue_dichromacy: confusion of yellow and blue

tetartanopia

a form of dichromacy characterized by lowered sensitivity to yellow light; so rare that its existence has been questioned

tetartanopia: a form of dichromacy characterized by lowered sensitivity to yellow light; so rare that its existence has been questioned

tritanopia

rare form of dichromacy characterized by a lowered sensitivity to blue light resulting in an inability to distinguish blue and yellow

tritanopia: rare form of dichromacy characterized by a lowered sensitivity to blue light resulting in an inability to distinguish blue and yellow

monochromacy

complete color blindness; colors can be differentiated only on the basis of brightness

monochromacy: complete color blindness; colors can be differentiated only on the basis of brightness

cystic_fibrosis

the most common congenital disease; the child's lungs and intestines and pancreas become clogged with thick mucus; caused by defect in a single gene; no cure is known

cystic_fibrosis: the most common congenital disease; the child's lungs and intestines and pancreas become clogged with thick mucus; caused by defect in a single gene; no cure is known

inborn_error_of_metabolism

any of a number of diseases in which an inherited defect (usually a missing or inadequate enzyme) results in an abnormality of metabolism

inborn_error_of_metabolism: any of a number of diseases in which an inherited defect (usually a missing or inadequate enzyme) results in an abnormality of metabolism

galactosemia

a genetic disease (autosomal recessive) in which an enzyme needed to metabolize galactose is deficient or absent; typically develops shortly after birth

galactosemia: a genetic disease (autosomal recessive) in which an enzyme needed to metabolize galactose is deficient or absent; typically develops shortly after birth

Gaucher's_disease

a rare chronic disorder of lipid metabolism of genetic origin

Gaucher's_disease: a rare chronic disorder of lipid metabolism of genetic origin

Hirschsprung's_disease

congenital condition in which the colon does not have the normal network of nerves; there is little urge to defecate so the feces accumulate and cause megacolon

Hirschsprung's_disease: congenital condition in which the colon does not have the normal network of nerves; there is little urge to defecate so the feces accumulate and cause megacolon

Horner's_syndrome

a pattern of symptoms occurring as a result of damage to nerves in the cervical region of the spine (drooping eyelids and constricted pupils and absence of facial sweating)

Horner's_syndrome: a pattern of symptoms occurring as a result of damage to nerves in the cervical region of the spine (drooping eyelids and constricted pupils and absence of facial sweating)

Huntington's_chorea

hereditary disease; develops in adulthood and ends in dementia

Huntington's_chorea: hereditary disease; develops in adulthood and ends in dementia

Hurler's_syndrome

hereditary disease (autosomal recessive) consisting of an error is mucopolysaccharide metabolism; characterized by severe abnormalities in development of skeletal cartilage and bone and mental retardation

Hurler's_syndrome: hereditary disease (autosomal recessive) consisting of an error is mucopolysaccharide metabolism; characterized by severe abnormalities in development of skeletal cartilage and bone and mental retardation

mucopolysaccharidosis

any of a group of genetic disorders involving a defect in the metabolism of mucopolysaccharides resulting in greater than normal levels of mucopolysaccharides in tissues

mucopolysaccharidosis: any of a group of genetic disorders involving a defect in the metabolism of mucopolysaccharides resulting in greater than normal levels of mucopolysaccharides in tissues

malignant_hyperthermia

hereditary condition in which certain anesthetics (e.g., halothane) cause high body temperatures and muscle rigidity

malignant_hyperthermia: hereditary condition in which certain anesthetics (e.g., halothane) cause high body temperatures and muscle rigidity

Marfan's_syndrome

an autosomal dominant disease characterized by elongated bones (especially of limbs and digits) and abnormalities of the eyes and circulatory system

Marfan's_syndrome: an autosomal dominant disease characterized by elongated bones (especially of limbs and digits) and abnormalities of the eyes and circulatory system

neurofibromatosis

autosomal dominant disease characterized by numerous neurofibromas and by spots on the skin and often by developmental abnormalities

neurofibromatosis: autosomal dominant disease characterized by numerous neurofibromas and by spots on the skin and often by developmental abnormalities

osteogenesis_imperfecta

autosomal dominant disorder of connective tissue characterized by brittle bones that fracture easily

osteogenesis_imperfecta: autosomal dominant disorder of connective tissue characterized by brittle bones that fracture easily

hyperbetalipoproteinemia

a genetic disorder characterized by high levels of beta-lipoproteins and cholesterol; can lead to atherosclerosis at an early age

hyperbetalipoproteinemia: a genetic disorder characterized by high levels of beta-lipoproteins and cholesterol; can lead to atherosclerosis at an early age

hypobetalipoproteinemia

a hereditary disorder characterized by low levels of beta-lipoproteins and lipids and cholesterol

hypobetalipoproteinemia: a hereditary disorder characterized by low levels of beta-lipoproteins and lipids and cholesterol

ichthyosis

any of several congenital diseases in which the skin is dry and scaly like a fish

ichthyosis: any of several congenital diseases in which the skin is dry and scaly like a fish

clinocephaly

a congenital defect in which the top of the head is depressed (concave instead of convex)

clinocephaly: a congenital defect in which the top of the head is depressed (concave instead of convex)

clinodactyly

a congenital defect in which one or more toes or fingers are abnormally positioned

clinodactyly: a congenital defect in which one or more toes or fingers are abnormally positioned

macroglossia

a congenital disorder characterized by an abnormally large tongue; often seen in cases of Down's syndrome

macroglossia: a congenital disorder characterized by an abnormally large tongue; often seen in cases of Down's syndrome

mongolism

a congenital disorder caused by having an extra 21st chromosome; results in a flat face and short stature and mental retardation

mongolism: a congenital disorder caused by having an extra 21st chromosome; results in a flat face and short stature and mental retardation

maple_syrup_urine_disease

an inherited disorder of metabolism in which the urine has a odor characteristic of maple syrup; if untreated it can lead to mental retardation and death in early childhood

maple_syrup_urine_disease: an inherited disorder of metabolism in which the urine has a odor characteristic of maple syrup; if untreated it can lead to mental retardation and death in early childhood

McArdle's_disease

an inherited disease in which abnormal amounts of glycogen accumulate in skeletal muscle; results in weakness and cramping

McArdle's_disease: an inherited disease in which abnormal amounts of glycogen accumulate in skeletal muscle; results in weakness and cramping

muscular_dystrophy

any of several hereditary diseases of the muscular system characterized by weakness and wasting of skeletal muscles

muscular_dystrophy: any of several hereditary diseases of the muscular system characterized by weakness and wasting of skeletal muscles

oligodactyly

congenital condition in which some fingers or toes are missing

oligodactyly: congenital condition in which some fingers or toes are missing

oligodontia

congenital condition in which some of the teeth are missing

oligodontia: congenital condition in which some of the teeth are missing

otosclerosis

hereditary disorder in which ossification of the labyrinth of the inner ear causes tinnitus and eventual deafness

otosclerosis: hereditary disorder in which ossification of the labyrinth of the inner ear causes tinnitus and eventual deafness

Becker_muscular_dystrophy

a form of muscular dystrophy that sets in in adolescence or adulthood and progresses slowly but will affect all voluntary muscles; characterized by generalized weakness and muscle wasting that affects limb and trunk muscles first; similar to Duchenne's muscular dystrophy but less severe; inheritance is X-linked recessive (carried by females but affecting only males)

Becker_muscular_dystrophy: a form of muscular dystrophy that sets in in adolescence or adulthood and progresses slowly but will affect all voluntary muscles; characterized by generalized weakness and muscle wasting that affects limb and trunk muscles first; similar to Duchenne's muscular dystrophy but less severe; inheritance is X-linked recessive (carried by females but affecting only males)

distal_muscular_dystrophy

a form of muscular dystrophy that sets in between 40 and 60 years of age and is characterized by weakness and wasting of the muscles of the hands and forearms and lower legs; inheritance is autosomal dominant

distal_muscular_dystrophy: a form of muscular dystrophy that sets in between 40 and 60 years of age and is characterized by weakness and wasting of the muscles of the hands and forearms and lower legs; inheritance is autosomal dominant

Duchenne's_muscular_dystrophy

the most common form of muscular dystrophy; inheritance is X-linked recessive (carried by females but affecting only males)

Duchenne's_muscular_dystrophy: the most common form of muscular dystrophy; inheritance is X-linked recessive (carried by females but affecting only males)

autosomal_dominant_disease

a disease caused by a dominant mutant gene on an autosome

autosomal_dominant_disease: a disease caused by a dominant mutant gene on an autosome

autosomal_recessive_disease

a disease caused by the presence of two recessive mutant genes on an autosome

autosomal_recessive_disease: a disease caused by the presence of two recessive mutant genes on an autosome

limb-girdle_muscular_dystrophy

an autosomal recessive form of muscular dystrophy that appears anywhere from late childhood to middle age; characterized by progressive muscular weakness beginning either in the shoulder or pelvic girdle; usually progresses slowly with cardiopulmonary complications in the later stages

limb-girdle_muscular_dystrophy: an autosomal recessive form of muscular dystrophy that appears anywhere from late childhood to middle age; characterized by progressive muscular weakness beginning either in the shoulder or pelvic girdle; usually progresses slowly with cardiopulmonary complications in the later stages

lysinemia

an inborn error of metabolism in which the lack of certain enzymes leads to an inability to metabolize the amino acid lysine; characterized by muscular weakness and mental retardation

lysinemia: an inborn error of metabolism in which the lack of certain enzymes leads to an inability to metabolize the amino acid lysine; characterized by muscular weakness and mental retardation

myotonic_muscular_dystrophy

a severe form of muscular dystrophy marked by generalized weakness and muscular wasting that affects the face and feet and hands and neck; difficult speech and difficulty with the hands that spreads to the arms and shoulders and legs and hips; the onset can be any time from birth to middle age and the progression is slow; inheritance is autosomal dominant

myotonic_muscular_dystrophy: a severe form of muscular dystrophy marked by generalized weakness and muscular wasting that affects the face and feet and hands and neck; difficult speech and difficulty with the hands that spreads to the arms and shoulders and legs and hips; the onset can be any time from birth to middle age and the progression is slow; inheritance is autosomal dominant

oculopharyngeal_muscular_dystrophy

a form of muscular dystrophy that usually begins between early adulthood and middle age and first affects muscles of the eyelid and throat; progresses slowly with swallowing problems common as the disease progresses; inheritance is autosomal dominant

oculopharyngeal_muscular_dystrophy: a form of muscular dystrophy that usually begins between early adulthood and middle age and first affects muscles of the eyelid and throat; progresses slowly with swallowing problems common as the disease progresses; inheritance is autosomal dominant

Niemann-Pick_disease

a disorder of lipid metabolism that is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait

Niemann-Pick_disease: a disorder of lipid metabolism that is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait

oxycephaly

a congenital abnormality of the skull; the top of the skull assumes a cone shape

oxycephaly: a congenital abnormality of the skull; the top of the skull assumes a cone shape

aplastic_anemia

anemia characterized by pancytopenia resulting from failure of the bone marrow; can be caused by neoplasm or by toxic exposure

aplastic_anemia: anemia characterized by pancytopenia resulting from failure of the bone marrow; can be caused by neoplasm or by toxic exposure

erythroblastosis_fetalis

severe anemia in newborn babies; the result of Rh incompatibility between maternal and fetal blood; typically occurs when the child of an Rh-negative mother inherits Rh-positive blood from the father; can be diagnosed before birth by amniocentesis

erythroblastosis_fetalis: severe anemia in newborn babies; the result of Rh incompatibility between maternal and fetal blood; typically occurs when the child of an Rh-negative mother inherits Rh-positive blood from the father; can be diagnosed before birth by amniocentesis

Fanconi's_anemia

a rare congenital anemia characterized by pancytopenia and hypoplasia of the bone marrow

Fanconi's_anemia: a rare congenital anemia characterized by pancytopenia and hypoplasia of the bone marrow

favism

anemia resulting from eating fava beans; victims have an inherited blood abnormality and enzyme deficiency

favism: anemia resulting from eating fava beans; victims have an inherited blood abnormality and enzyme deficiency

hemolytic_anemia

anemia resulting from destruction of erythrocytes

hemolytic_anemia: anemia resulting from destruction of erythrocytes

hyperchromic_anemia

anemia characterized by an increase in the concentration of corpuscular hemoglobin

hyperchromic_anemia: anemia characterized by an increase in the concentration of corpuscular hemoglobin

hypochromic_anemia

anemia characterized by a decrease in the concentration of corpuscular hemoglobin

hypochromic_anemia: anemia characterized by a decrease in the concentration of corpuscular hemoglobin

hypoplastic_anemia

anemia resulting from inadequately functioning bone marrow; can develop into aplastic anemia

hypoplastic_anemia: anemia resulting from inadequately functioning bone marrow; can develop into aplastic anemia

iron_deficiency_anemia

a form of anemia due to lack of iron in the diet or to iron loss as a result of chronic bleeding

iron_deficiency_anemia: a form of anemia due to lack of iron in the diet or to iron loss as a result of chronic bleeding

ischemia

local anemia in a given body part sometimes resulting from vasoconstriction or thrombosis or embolism

ischemia: local anemia in a given body part sometimes resulting from vasoconstriction or thrombosis or embolism