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sunstroke
sudden prostration due to exposure to the sun or excessive heat
sunstroke: sudden prostration due to exposure to the sun or excessive heat
endometriosis
the presence of endometrium elsewhere than in the lining of the uterus; causes premenstrual pain and dysmenorrhea
endometriosis: the presence of endometrium elsewhere than in the lining of the uterus; causes premenstrual pain and dysmenorrhea
pathology
any deviation from a healthy or normal condition
pathology: any deviation from a healthy or normal condition
adhesion
abnormal union of bodily tissues; most common in the abdomen
adhesion: abnormal union of bodily tissues; most common in the abdomen
symphysis
an abnormal adhesion of two or more structures
symphysis: an abnormal adhesion of two or more structures
synechia
adhesions between the iris and the lens or cornea resulting from trauma or eye surgery or as a complication of glaucoma or cataract; can lead to blindness
synechia: adhesions between the iris and the lens or cornea resulting from trauma or eye surgery or as a complication of glaucoma or cataract; can lead to blindness
anterior_synechia
adhesion between the iris and the cornea
anterior_synechia: adhesion between the iris and the cornea
posterior_synechia
adhesion between the iris and the lens
posterior_synechia: adhesion between the iris and the lens
hemochromatosis
pathology in which iron accumulates in the tissues; characterized by bronzed skin and enlarged liver and diabetes mellitus and abnormalities of the pancreas and the joints
hemochromatosis: pathology in which iron accumulates in the tissues; characterized by bronzed skin and enlarged liver and diabetes mellitus and abnormalities of the pancreas and the joints
classic_hemochromatosis
inherited form of hemochromatosis
classic_hemochromatosis: inherited form of hemochromatosis
acquired_hemochromatosis
hemochromatosis resulting from repeated transfusions or from excessive intake of foods containing iron
acquired_hemochromatosis: hemochromatosis resulting from repeated transfusions or from excessive intake of foods containing iron
infarct
localized necrosis resulting from obstruction of the blood supply
infarct: localized necrosis resulting from obstruction of the blood supply
macrocytosis
the presence of macrocytes in the blood
macrocytosis: the presence of macrocytes in the blood
fibrosis
development of excess fibrous connective tissue in an organ
fibrosis: development of excess fibrous connective tissue in an organ
myelofibrosis
fibrosis of the bone marrow
myelofibrosis: fibrosis of the bone marrow
malacia
a state of abnormal softening of tissue
malacia: a state of abnormal softening of tissue
osteomalacia
abnormal softening of bones caused by deficiencies of phosphorus or calcium or vitamin D
osteomalacia: abnormal softening of bones caused by deficiencies of phosphorus or calcium or vitamin D
mastopathy
any pathology of the breast
mastopathy: any pathology of the breast
neuropathy
any pathology of the peripheral nerves
neuropathy: any pathology of the peripheral nerves
Charcot-Marie-Tooth_disease
a form of neuropathy that can begin between childhood and young adulthood; characterized by weakness and atrophy of the muscles of the hands and lower legs; progression is slow and individuals affected can have a normal life span; inheritance is X-linked recessive or X-linked dominant
Charcot-Marie-Tooth_disease: a form of neuropathy that can begin between childhood and young adulthood; characterized by weakness and atrophy of the muscles of the hands and lower legs; progression is slow and individuals affected can have a normal life span; inheritance is X-linked recessive or X-linked dominant
mononeuropathy
any neuropathy of a single nerve trunk
mononeuropathy: any neuropathy of a single nerve trunk
multiple_mononeuropathy
pathology of several individual nerve trunks
multiple_mononeuropathy: pathology of several individual nerve trunks
myopathy
any pathology of the muscles that is not attributable to nerve dysfunction
myopathy: any pathology of the muscles that is not attributable to nerve dysfunction
dermatomyositis
myositis characterized by weakness of limb and neck muscles and much muscle pain and swelling accompanied by skin rash affecting cheeks and eyelids and neck and chest and limbs; progression and severity vary among individuals
dermatomyositis: myositis characterized by weakness of limb and neck muscles and much muscle pain and swelling accompanied by skin rash affecting cheeks and eyelids and neck and chest and limbs; progression and severity vary among individuals
polymyositis
myositis characterized by weakness of limb and neck muscles and much muscle pain and swelling; progression and severity vary among individuals
polymyositis: myositis characterized by weakness of limb and neck muscles and much muscle pain and swelling; progression and severity vary among individuals
inclusion_body_myositis
myositis characterized by weakness of limb muscles (especially the thighs and wrists and fingers); sometimes involves swallowing muscles; onset after 50 and slowly progressive; seen more often in men than in women
inclusion_body_myositis: myositis characterized by weakness of limb muscles (especially the thighs and wrists and fingers); sometimes involves swallowing muscles; onset after 50 and slowly progressive; seen more often in men than in women
osteopetrosis
an inherited disorder characterized by an increase in bone density; in severe forms the bone marrow cavity may be obliterated
osteopetrosis: an inherited disorder characterized by an increase in bone density; in severe forms the bone marrow cavity may be obliterated
osteoporosis
abnormal loss of bony tissue resulting in fragile porous bones attributable to a lack of calcium; most common in postmenopausal women
osteoporosis: abnormal loss of bony tissue resulting in fragile porous bones attributable to a lack of calcium; most common in postmenopausal women
priapism
condition in which the penis is continually erect; usually painful and seldom with sexual arousal
priapism: condition in which the penis is continually erect; usually painful and seldom with sexual arousal
demineralization
abnormal loss of mineral salts (especially from bone)
demineralization: abnormal loss of mineral salts (especially from bone)
pyorrhea
discharge of pus
pyorrhea: discharge of pus
uremia
accumulation in the blood of nitrogenous waste products (urea) that are usually excreted in the urine
uremia: accumulation in the blood of nitrogenous waste products (urea) that are usually excreted in the urine
azoturia
excess of urea in the urine
azoturia: excess of urea in the urine
lesion
any localized abnormal structural change in a bodily part
lesion: any localized abnormal structural change in a bodily part
tubercle
a swelling that is the characteristic lesion of tuberculosis
tubercle: a swelling that is the characteristic lesion of tuberculosis
ulcer
a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue
ulcer: a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue
aphthous_ulcer
a blister on the mucous membranes of the lips or mouth or gastrointestinal tract
aphthous_ulcer: a blister on the mucous membranes of the lips or mouth or gastrointestinal tract
bedsore
a chronic ulcer of the skin caused by prolonged pressure on it (as in bedridden patients)
bedsore: a chronic ulcer of the skin caused by prolonged pressure on it (as in bedridden patients)
chancroid
infectious venereal ulcer
chancroid: infectious venereal ulcer
peptic_ulcer
an ulcer of the mucous membrane lining of the alimentary tract
peptic_ulcer: an ulcer of the mucous membrane lining of the alimentary tract
duodenal_ulcer
a peptic ulcer of the duodenum
duodenal_ulcer: a peptic ulcer of the duodenum
gastric_ulcer
a peptic ulcer of the stomach
gastric_ulcer: a peptic ulcer of the stomach
canker
an ulceration (especially of the lips or lining of the mouth)
canker: an ulceration (especially of the lips or lining of the mouth)
noli-me-tangere
a cancerous ulcer of soft tissue and bone
noli-me-tangere: a cancerous ulcer of soft tissue and bone
noma
acute ulceration of the mucous membranes of the mouth or genitals; often seen in undernourished children
noma: acute ulceration of the mucous membranes of the mouth or genitals; often seen in undernourished children
affliction
a condition of suffering or distress due to ill health
affliction: a condition of suffering or distress due to ill health
curvature
(medicine) a curving or bending; often abnormal
curvature: (medicine) a curving or bending; often abnormal
deformity
an affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen or malformed
deformity: an affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen or malformed
Arnold-Chiari_deformity
deformity in which part of the brain protrudes through the skull
Arnold-Chiari_deformity: deformity in which part of the brain protrudes through the skull
clawfoot
a deformity of the foot characterized by an abnormally high arch and hyperextension of the toes which gives the foot the appearance of a claw
clawfoot: a deformity of the foot characterized by an abnormally high arch and hyperextension of the toes which gives the foot the appearance of a claw
cleft_foot
a deformity in which the space between the third and fourth toes extends up into the foot
cleft_foot: a deformity in which the space between the third and fourth toes extends up into the foot
cleft_lip
a congenital cleft in the middle of the upper lip
cleft_lip: a congenital cleft in the middle of the upper lip
cleft_palate
a congenital fissure of the hard palate
cleft_palate: a congenital fissure of the hard palate
clubfoot
congenital deformity of the foot usually marked by a curled shape or twisted position of the ankle and heel and toes
clubfoot: congenital deformity of the foot usually marked by a curled shape or twisted position of the ankle and heel and toes
talipes_valgus
deformity of the foot in which the foot is twisted outward
talipes_valgus: deformity of the foot in which the foot is twisted outward
talipes_equinus
talipes in which the toes are pointed downward
talipes_equinus: talipes in which the toes are pointed downward
talipes_calcaneus
talipes in which the toes are pointed upward and the person walks on the heel of the foot
talipes_calcaneus: talipes in which the toes are pointed upward and the person walks on the heel of the foot
pigeon_breast
abnormal protrusion of the breastbone caused by rickets
pigeon_breast: abnormal protrusion of the breastbone caused by rickets
blight
any plant disease resulting in withering without rotting
blight: any plant disease resulting in withering without rotting
alder_blight
a disease of alders caused by the woolly alder aphid (a plant louse)
alder_blight: a disease of alders caused by the woolly alder aphid (a plant louse)
apple_blight
a disease of apple trees
apple_blight: a disease of apple trees
beet_blight
a disease of beet plants
beet_blight: a disease of beet plants
blister_blight
a disease of tea plants
blister_blight: a disease of tea plants
blister_blight
a disease of Scotch pines
blister_blight: a disease of Scotch pines
cane_blight
a disease affecting the canes of various bush fruits (e.g., raspberries or currants)
cane_blight: a disease affecting the canes of various bush fruits (e.g., raspberries or currants)
celery_blight
a fungous leaf spot disease of the celery plant
celery_blight: a fungous leaf spot disease of the celery plant
chestnut_blight
a disease of American chestnut trees
chestnut_blight: a disease of American chestnut trees
coffee_blight
a blight affecting the coffee plant
coffee_blight: a blight affecting the coffee plant
collar_blight
a disease affecting the trunks of pear and apple trees
collar_blight: a disease affecting the trunks of pear and apple trees
fire_blight
a disease blackening the leaves of pear and apple trees
fire_blight: a disease blackening the leaves of pear and apple trees
blight_canker
a phase of fire blight in which cankers appear
blight_canker: a phase of fire blight in which cankers appear
halo_blight
a blight of bean plants
halo_blight: a blight of bean plants
halo_blight
a blight affecting the leaves of oats and other grasses
halo_blight: a blight affecting the leaves of oats and other grasses
head_blight
a blight of the heads of cereals
head_blight: a blight of the heads of cereals
wheat_scab
a disease of the heads of wheat plants
wheat_scab: a disease of the heads of wheat plants
late_blight
blight in which symptoms appear late in the growing season especially a disease of solanaceous plants caused by the fungus Phytophthora infestans
late_blight: blight in which symptoms appear late in the growing season especially a disease of solanaceous plants caused by the fungus Phytophthora infestans
leaf_blight
any blight causing a browning and falling of the leaves of a plant
leaf_blight: any blight causing a browning and falling of the leaves of a plant
leaf_disease
any plant disease localized in the foliage
leaf_disease: any plant disease localized in the foliage
needle_blight
a disease of conifers causing the needles to fall
needle_blight: a disease of conifers causing the needles to fall
oak_blight
a black plant louse that lives on oaks and dogwoods
oak_blight: a black plant louse that lives on oaks and dogwoods
peach_blight
a disease of trees bearing drupes
peach_blight: a disease of trees bearing drupes
potato_blight
a blight of potatoes
potato_blight: a blight of potatoes
rim_blight
a disease of tea plants
rim_blight: a disease of tea plants
spinach_blight
a disease of spinach plants
spinach_blight: a disease of spinach plants
spur_blight
a disease of raspberries
spur_blight: a disease of raspberries
stem_blight
a fungous blight attacking the stems of plants
stem_blight: a fungous blight attacking the stems of plants
stripe_blight
a disease of oats
stripe_blight: a disease of oats
thread_blight
a disease of tropical woody plants (cacao or tea or citrus)
thread_blight: a disease of tropical woody plants (cacao or tea or citrus)
tomato_blight
a disease of tomato plants
tomato_blight: a disease of tomato plants
twig_blight
a disease of the ends of twigs of woody plants
twig_blight: a disease of the ends of twigs of woody plants
walnut_blight
a disease of English walnut trees
walnut_blight: a disease of English walnut trees
sandfly_fever
a mild viral disease transmitted by the bite of the sand fly Phlebotomus papatasii
sandfly_fever: a mild viral disease transmitted by the bite of the sand fly Phlebotomus papatasii
skin_disease
a disease affecting the skin
skin_disease: a disease affecting the skin
lupus_vulgaris
tuberculosis of the skin; appears first on the face and heals slowly leaving deep scars
lupus_vulgaris: tuberculosis of the skin; appears first on the face and heals slowly leaving deep scars
ankylosing_spondylitis
a chronic form of spondylitis primarily in males and marked by impaired mobility of the spine; sometimes leads to ankylosis
ankylosing_spondylitis: a chronic form of spondylitis primarily in males and marked by impaired mobility of the spine; sometimes leads to ankylosis
discoid_lupus_erythematosus
a chronic skin disease occurring primarily in women between the ages of 20 and 40; characterized by an eruption of red lesions over the cheeks and bridge of the nose
discoid_lupus_erythematosus: a chronic skin disease occurring primarily in women between the ages of 20 and 40; characterized by an eruption of red lesions over the cheeks and bridge of the nose
Hashimoto's_disease
autoimmune disorder of the thyroid gland; most common in middle-aged women
Hashimoto's_disease: autoimmune disorder of the thyroid gland; most common in middle-aged women
lupus_erythematosus
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
lupus_erythematosus: a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
systemic_lupus_erythematosus
an inflammatory disease of connective tissue with variable features including fever and weakness and fatigability and joint pains and skin lesions on the face or neck or arms
systemic_lupus_erythematosus: an inflammatory disease of connective tissue with variable features including fever and weakness and fatigability and joint pains and skin lesions on the face or neck or arms
acantholysis
a breakdown of a cell layer in the epidermis (as in pemphigus)
acantholysis: a breakdown of a cell layer in the epidermis (as in pemphigus)