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suprainfection
secondary infection caused by an opportunistic infection
suprainfection: secondary infection caused by an opportunistic infection
tapeworm_infection
intestinal infection by a species of parasitic tapeworm; usually the result of eating inadequately cooked meat or fish
tapeworm_infection: intestinal infection by a species of parasitic tapeworm; usually the result of eating inadequately cooked meat or fish
tetanus
an acute and serious infection of the central nervous system caused by bacterial infection of open wounds; spasms of the jaw and laryngeal muscles may occur during the late stages
tetanus: an acute and serious infection of the central nervous system caused by bacterial infection of open wounds; spasms of the jaw and laryngeal muscles may occur during the late stages
toxoplasmosis
infection caused by parasites transmitted to humans from infected cats; if contracted by a pregnant woman it can result in serious damage to the fetus
toxoplasmosis: infection caused by parasites transmitted to humans from infected cats; if contracted by a pregnant woman it can result in serious damage to the fetus
trichomoniasis
infection of the vagina
trichomoniasis: infection of the vagina
viral_infection
infection by a virus that is pathogenic to humans
viral_infection: infection by a virus that is pathogenic to humans
arthritis
inflammation of a joint or joints
arthritis: inflammation of a joint or joints
rheumatoid_arthritis
a chronic autoimmune disease with inflammation of the joints and marked deformities; something (possibly a virus) triggers an attack on the synovium by the immune system, which releases cytokines that stimulate an inflammatory reaction that can lead to the destruction of all components of the joint
rheumatoid_arthritis: a chronic autoimmune disease with inflammation of the joints and marked deformities; something (possibly a virus) triggers an attack on the synovium by the immune system, which releases cytokines that stimulate an inflammatory reaction that can lead to the destruction of all components of the joint
rheumatoid_factor
autoantibody that is usually present in the serum of people with rheumatoid arthritis
rheumatoid_factor: autoantibody that is usually present in the serum of people with rheumatoid arthritis
autoimmune_disease
any of a large group of diseases characterized by abnormal functioning of the immune system that causes your immune system to produce antibodies against your own tissues
autoimmune_disease: any of a large group of diseases characterized by abnormal functioning of the immune system that causes your immune system to produce antibodies against your own tissues
psoriatic_arthritis
a form of rheumatoid arthritis usually affecting fingers and toes and associated with psoriasis
psoriatic_arthritis: a form of rheumatoid arthritis usually affecting fingers and toes and associated with psoriasis
Still's_disease
a form of rheumatoid arthritis that affects children; large joints become inflamed and bone growth may be retarded
Still's_disease: a form of rheumatoid arthritis that affects children; large joints become inflamed and bone growth may be retarded
osteoarthritis
chronic breakdown of cartilage in the joints; the most common form of arthritis occurring usually after middle age
osteoarthritis: chronic breakdown of cartilage in the joints; the most common form of arthritis occurring usually after middle age
osteosclerosis
abnormal hardening or eburnation of bone
osteosclerosis: abnormal hardening or eburnation of bone
housemaid's_knee
swelling of the bursa in the knee (due to trauma or excessive kneeling)
housemaid's_knee: swelling of the bursa in the knee (due to trauma or excessive kneeling)
cystitis
inflammation of the urinary bladder and ureters
cystitis: inflammation of the urinary bladder and ureters
gout
a painful inflammation of the big toe and foot caused by defects in uric acid metabolism resulting in deposits of the acid and its salts in the blood and joints
gout: a painful inflammation of the big toe and foot caused by defects in uric acid metabolism resulting in deposits of the acid and its salts in the blood and joints
spondylarthritis
arthritis that affects one or more of the intervertebral joints in the spine
spondylarthritis: arthritis that affects one or more of the intervertebral joints in the spine
blood_disease
a disease or disorder of the blood
blood_disease: a disease or disorder of the blood
blood_poisoning
invasion of the bloodstream by virulent microorganisms from a focus of infection
blood_poisoning: invasion of the bloodstream by virulent microorganisms from a focus of infection
sapremia
blood poisoning caused by putrefactive bacteria; results from eating putrefied matter
sapremia: blood poisoning caused by putrefactive bacteria; results from eating putrefied matter
ozone_sickness
illness that can occur to persons exposed to ozone in high-altitude aircraft; characterized by sleepiness and headache and chest pains and itchiness
ozone_sickness: illness that can occur to persons exposed to ozone in high-altitude aircraft; characterized by sleepiness and headache and chest pains and itchiness
puerperal_fever
serious form of septicemia contracted by a woman during childbirth or abortion (usually attributable to unsanitary conditions); formerly widespread but now uncommon
puerperal_fever: serious form of septicemia contracted by a woman during childbirth or abortion (usually attributable to unsanitary conditions); formerly widespread but now uncommon
pyemia
septicemia caused by pus-forming bacteria being released from an abscess
pyemia: septicemia caused by pus-forming bacteria being released from an abscess
toxemia
blood poisoning caused by bacterial toxic substances in the blood
toxemia: blood poisoning caused by bacterial toxic substances in the blood
toxemia_of_pregnancy
an abnormal condition of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and edema and protein in the urine
toxemia_of_pregnancy: an abnormal condition of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and edema and protein in the urine
eclampsia
a toxic condition characterized by convulsions and possibly coma during or immediately after pregnancy
eclampsia: a toxic condition characterized by convulsions and possibly coma during or immediately after pregnancy
preeclampsia
abnormal state of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and fluid retention and albuminuria; can lead to eclampsia if untreated
preeclampsia: abnormal state of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and fluid retention and albuminuria; can lead to eclampsia if untreated
eosinopenia
a decrease in the number of eosinophils in the blood
eosinopenia: a decrease in the number of eosinophils in the blood
erythroblastosis
a blood disease characterized by the abnormal presence of erythroblasts in the blood
erythroblastosis: a blood disease characterized by the abnormal presence of erythroblasts in the blood
hemoglobinemia
presence of excessive hemoglobin in the blood plasma
hemoglobinemia: presence of excessive hemoglobin in the blood plasma
hemoglobinopathy
a blood disease characterized by the presence of abnormal hemoglobins in the blood
hemoglobinopathy: a blood disease characterized by the presence of abnormal hemoglobins in the blood
hemoptysis
coughing up blood from the respiratory tract; usually indicates a severe infection of the bronchi or lungs
hemoptysis: coughing up blood from the respiratory tract; usually indicates a severe infection of the bronchi or lungs
Hand-Schuller-Christian_disease
inflammatory histiocytosis associated with disturbance of cholesterol metabolism; occurs chiefly in young children and is characterized by cystic defects of the skull and diabetes insipidus
Hand-Schuller-Christian_disease: inflammatory histiocytosis associated with disturbance of cholesterol metabolism; occurs chiefly in young children and is characterized by cystic defects of the skull and diabetes insipidus
Haverhill_fever
the form of ratbite fever occurring in the United States
Haverhill_fever: the form of ratbite fever occurring in the United States
histiocytosis
a blood disease characterized by an abnormal multiplication of macrophages
histiocytosis: a blood disease characterized by an abnormal multiplication of macrophages
hydatid_mole
an abnormality during pregnancy; chorionic villi around the fetus degenerate and form clusters of fluid-filled sacs; usually associated with the death of the fetus
hydatid_mole: an abnormality during pregnancy; chorionic villi around the fetus degenerate and form clusters of fluid-filled sacs; usually associated with the death of the fetus
hydramnios
an abnormality of pregnancy; accumulation of excess amniotic fluid
hydramnios: an abnormality of pregnancy; accumulation of excess amniotic fluid
water_on_the_knee
hydrarthrosis affecting the knee
water_on_the_knee: hydrarthrosis affecting the knee
hydremia
blood disorder in which there is excess fluid volume compared with the cell volume of the blood
hydremia: blood disorder in which there is excess fluid volume compared with the cell volume of the blood
hydrocele
disorder in which serous fluid accumulates in a body sac (especially in the scrotum)
hydrocele: disorder in which serous fluid accumulates in a body sac (especially in the scrotum)
lipidosis
a disorder of lipid metabolism; abnormal levels of certain fats accumulate in the body
lipidosis: a disorder of lipid metabolism; abnormal levels of certain fats accumulate in the body
lipemia
presence of excess lipids in the blood
lipemia: presence of excess lipids in the blood
lysine_intolerance
a disorder in which a lack of certain enzymes makes it impossible to digest the amino acid lysine
lysine_intolerance: a disorder in which a lack of certain enzymes makes it impossible to digest the amino acid lysine
lysogeny
the condition of a host bacterium that has incorporated a phage into its own genetic material
lysogeny: the condition of a host bacterium that has incorporated a phage into its own genetic material
hypothrombinemia
a low level of prothrombin (factor II) in the circulating blood; results in long clotting time and poor clot formation and sometimes excessive bleeding; can result from vitamin K deficiency
hypothrombinemia: a low level of prothrombin (factor II) in the circulating blood; results in long clotting time and poor clot formation and sometimes excessive bleeding; can result from vitamin K deficiency
hypervolemia
a blood disorder consisting of an increase in the volume of circulating blood
hypervolemia: a blood disorder consisting of an increase in the volume of circulating blood
hypovolemia
a blood disorder consisting of a decrease in the volume of circulating blood
hypovolemia: a blood disorder consisting of a decrease in the volume of circulating blood
anemia
a deficiency of red blood cells
anemia: a deficiency of red blood cells
thalassemia
an inherited form of anemia caused by faulty synthesis of hemoglobin
thalassemia: an inherited form of anemia caused by faulty synthesis of hemoglobin
Cooley's_anemia
a fatal form of homozygous thalassemia (inherited from both parents) in which there is no hemoglobin; skeletal deformations; heart and spleen and liver enlarged
Cooley's_anemia: a fatal form of homozygous thalassemia (inherited from both parents) in which there is no hemoglobin; skeletal deformations; heart and spleen and liver enlarged
leukocytosis
an abnormal increase in the number of white blood cells in the blood as a result of infection (as in leukemia)
leukocytosis: an abnormal increase in the number of white blood cells in the blood as a result of infection (as in leukemia)
leukopenia
an abnormal lowering of the white blood cell count
leukopenia: an abnormal lowering of the white blood cell count
neutropenia
leukopenia in which the decrease is primarily in number of neutrophils (the chief phagocytic leukocyte)
neutropenia: leukopenia in which the decrease is primarily in number of neutrophils (the chief phagocytic leukocyte)
cyclic_neutropenia
neutropenia that occurs periodically
cyclic_neutropenia: neutropenia that occurs periodically
lymphocytopenia
an abnormally small number of lymphocytes in the circulating blood
lymphocytopenia: an abnormally small number of lymphocytes in the circulating blood
lymphocytosis
an abnormal increase in the number of lymphocytes in the circulating blood
lymphocytosis: an abnormal increase in the number of lymphocytes in the circulating blood
microcytosis
a blood disorder characterized by the presence of microcytes (abnormally small red blood cells) in the blood; often associated with anemia
microcytosis: a blood disorder characterized by the presence of microcytes (abnormally small red blood cells) in the blood; often associated with anemia
polycythemia
a disorder characterized by an abnormal increase in the number of red blood cells in the blood
polycythemia: a disorder characterized by an abnormal increase in the number of red blood cells in the blood
purpura
any of several blood diseases causing subcutaneous bleeding
purpura: any of several blood diseases causing subcutaneous bleeding
nonthrombocytopenic_purpura
purpura resulting from a defect in the capillaries caused by bacteria or drugs
nonthrombocytopenic_purpura: purpura resulting from a defect in the capillaries caused by bacteria or drugs
essential_thrombocytopenia
the primary form of thrombocytopenia (rather than a shortage of platelets caused by other conditions such as tuberculosis or chemical suppression of bone marrow etc.)
essential_thrombocytopenia: the primary form of thrombocytopenia (rather than a shortage of platelets caused by other conditions such as tuberculosis or chemical suppression of bone marrow etc.)
thrombocytopenia
a blood disease characterized by an abnormally small number of platelets in the blood
thrombocytopenia: a blood disease characterized by an abnormally small number of platelets in the blood
deficiency_disease
any disease caused by a lack of an essential nutrient (as a vitamin or mineral)
deficiency_disease: any disease caused by a lack of an essential nutrient (as a vitamin or mineral)
fibrocystic_breast_disease
the presence of one or more cysts in a breast
fibrocystic_breast_disease: the presence of one or more cysts in a breast
avitaminosis
any of several diseases caused by deficiency of one or more vitamins
avitaminosis: any of several diseases caused by deficiency of one or more vitamins
hypervitaminosis
an abnormal condition resulting from taking vitamins excessively; can be serious for vitamins A or D or K
hypervitaminosis: an abnormal condition resulting from taking vitamins excessively; can be serious for vitamins A or D or K
hypospadias
an abnormal condition in males in which the urethra opens on the under surface of the penis
hypospadias: an abnormal condition in males in which the urethra opens on the under surface of the penis
lagophthalmos
abnormal condition in which an eye cannot close completely
lagophthalmos: abnormal condition in which an eye cannot close completely
beriberi
avitaminosis caused by lack of thiamine (vitamin B1)
beriberi: avitaminosis caused by lack of thiamine (vitamin B1)
kakke_disease
the endemic form of beriberi
kakke_disease: the endemic form of beriberi
goiter
abnormally enlarged thyroid gland; can result from underproduction or overproduction of hormone or from a deficiency of iodine in the diet
goiter: abnormally enlarged thyroid gland; can result from underproduction or overproduction of hormone or from a deficiency of iodine in the diet
malnutrition
a state of poor nutrition; can result from insufficient or excessive or unbalanced diet or from inability to absorb foods
malnutrition: a state of poor nutrition; can result from insufficient or excessive or unbalanced diet or from inability to absorb foods
kwashiorkor
severe malnutrition in children resulting from a diet excessively high in carbohydrates and low in protein
kwashiorkor: severe malnutrition in children resulting from a diet excessively high in carbohydrates and low in protein
marasmus
extreme malnutrition and emaciation (especially in children); can result from inadequate intake of food or from malabsorption or metabolic disorders
marasmus: extreme malnutrition and emaciation (especially in children); can result from inadequate intake of food or from malabsorption or metabolic disorders
mental_abnormality
any abnormality of mental function
mental_abnormality: any abnormality of mental function
nanophthalmos
condition in which both eyes are abnormally small but otherwise normal
nanophthalmos: condition in which both eyes are abnormally small but otherwise normal
organic_brain_syndrome
mental abnormality resulting from disturbance of the structure or function of the brain
organic_brain_syndrome: mental abnormality resulting from disturbance of the structure or function of the brain
zinc_deficiency
a deficiency caused by inadequate zinc in the diet or by liver disease or cystic fibrosis or other diseases
zinc_deficiency: a deficiency caused by inadequate zinc in the diet or by liver disease or cystic fibrosis or other diseases
pellagra
a disease caused by deficiency of niacin or tryptophan (or by a defect in the metabolic conversion of tryptophan to niacin); characterized by gastrointestinal disturbances and erythema and nervous or mental disorders; may be caused by malnutrition or alcoholism or other nutritional impairments
pellagra: a disease caused by deficiency of niacin or tryptophan (or by a defect in the metabolic conversion of tryptophan to niacin); characterized by gastrointestinal disturbances and erythema and nervous or mental disorders; may be caused by malnutrition or alcoholism or other nutritional impairments
rickets
childhood disease caused by deficiency of vitamin D and sunlight associated with impaired metabolism of calcium and phosphorus
rickets: childhood disease caused by deficiency of vitamin D and sunlight associated with impaired metabolism of calcium and phosphorus
scurvy
a condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
scurvy: a condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
dermoid_cyst
a cystic tumor (usually benign) with a wall lined with epithelium and a cavity containing other material
dermoid_cyst: a cystic tumor (usually benign) with a wall lined with epithelium and a cavity containing other material
galactocele
a cystic tumor containing milk or a milky substance (especially in the mammary glands)
galactocele: a cystic tumor containing milk or a milky substance (especially in the mammary glands)
hemorrhagic_cyst
a cyst containing blood
hemorrhagic_cyst: a cyst containing blood
hydatid
cyst filled with liquid; forms as a result of infestation by tapeworm larvae (as in echinococcosis)
hydatid: cyst filled with liquid; forms as a result of infestation by tapeworm larvae (as in echinococcosis)
nabothian_cyst
a cyst that forms in the nabothian glands of the uterine cervix
nabothian_cyst: a cyst that forms in the nabothian glands of the uterine cervix
ovarian_cyst
a cystic tumor (usually benign) of the ovary
ovarian_cyst: a cystic tumor (usually benign) of the ovary
chalazion
a small sebaceous cyst of the eyelid resulting when a Meibomian gland is blocked
chalazion: a small sebaceous cyst of the eyelid resulting when a Meibomian gland is blocked
ranula
a cyst on the underside of the tongue
ranula: a cyst on the underside of the tongue
sebaceous_cyst
a common cyst of the skin; filled with fatty matter (sebum) that is secreted by a sebaceous gland that has been blocked
sebaceous_cyst: a common cyst of the skin; filled with fatty matter (sebum) that is secreted by a sebaceous gland that has been blocked
cyst
a closed sac that develops abnormally in some body structure
cyst: a closed sac that develops abnormally in some body structure
pip
a minor nonspecific ailment
pip: a minor nonspecific ailment
motion_sickness
the state of being dizzy or nauseated because of the motions that occur while traveling in or on a moving vehicle
motion_sickness: the state of being dizzy or nauseated because of the motions that occur while traveling in or on a moving vehicle
airsickness
motion sickness experienced while traveling by air (especially during turbulence)
airsickness: motion sickness experienced while traveling by air (especially during turbulence)
car_sickness
motion sickness experienced while traveling in a car
car_sickness: motion sickness experienced while traveling in a car
seasickness
motion sickness experienced while traveling on water
seasickness: motion sickness experienced while traveling on water
heatstroke
collapse caused by exposure to excessive heat
heatstroke: collapse caused by exposure to excessive heat
heat_exhaustion
a condition marked by dizziness and nausea and weakness caused by depletion of body fluids and electrolytes
heat_exhaustion: a condition marked by dizziness and nausea and weakness caused by depletion of body fluids and electrolytes
algidity
prostration characterized by cold and clammy skin and low blood pressure
algidity: prostration characterized by cold and clammy skin and low blood pressure