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