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ecchymosis
the purple or black-and-blue area resulting from a bruise
ecchymosis: the purple or black-and-blue area resulting from a bruise
petechia
a minute red or purple spot on the surface of the skin as the result of tiny hemorrhages of blood vessels in the skin (as in typhoid fever)
petechia: a minute red or purple spot on the surface of the skin as the result of tiny hemorrhages of blood vessels in the skin (as in typhoid fever)
shiner
a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye
shiner: a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye
bump
a lump on the body caused by a blow
bump: a lump on the body caused by a blow
burn
an injury caused by exposure to heat or chemicals or radiation
burn: an injury caused by exposure to heat or chemicals or radiation
electric_burn
a burn caused by heat produced by an electric current
electric_burn: a burn caused by heat produced by an electric current
scorch
a surface burn
scorch: a surface burn
scald
a burn cause by hot liquid or steam
scald: a burn cause by hot liquid or steam
sedation
a state of reduced excitement or anxiety that is induced by the administrative of a sedative agent
sedation: a state of reduced excitement or anxiety that is induced by the administrative of a sedative agent
sunburn
redness of the skin caused by exposure to the rays of the sun
sunburn: redness of the skin caused by exposure to the rays of the sun
tan
a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun
tan: a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun
windburn
redness and irritation of the skin caused by exposure to high-velocity wind
windburn: redness and irritation of the skin caused by exposure to high-velocity wind
hyperpigmentation
unusual darkening of the skin
hyperpigmentation: unusual darkening of the skin
hypopigmentation
unusual lack of skin color
hypopigmentation: unusual lack of skin color
first-degree_burn
burn causing redness of the skin surface
first-degree_burn: burn causing redness of the skin surface
second-degree_burn
burn causing blisters on the skin and superficial destruction of the dermis
second-degree_burn: burn causing blisters on the skin and superficial destruction of the dermis
third-degree_burn
burn characterized by destruction of both epidermis and dermis
third-degree_burn: burn characterized by destruction of both epidermis and dermis
dislocation
a displacement of a part (especially a bone) from its normal position (as in the shoulder or the vertebral column)
dislocation: a displacement of a part (especially a bone) from its normal position (as in the shoulder or the vertebral column)
electric_shock
trauma caused by the passage of electric current through the body (as from contact with high voltage lines or being struck by lightning); usually involves burns and abnormal heart rhythm and unconsciousness
electric_shock: trauma caused by the passage of electric current through the body (as from contact with high voltage lines or being struck by lightning); usually involves burns and abnormal heart rhythm and unconsciousness
fracture
breaking of hard tissue such as bone
fracture: breaking of hard tissue such as bone
comminuted_fracture
fracture in which the bone is splintered or crushed
comminuted_fracture: fracture in which the bone is splintered or crushed
complete_fracture
break involving the entire width of the bone
complete_fracture: break involving the entire width of the bone
compound_fracture
bone fracture associated with lacerated soft tissue or an open wound
compound_fracture: bone fracture associated with lacerated soft tissue or an open wound
compression_fracture
fracture in which the bone collapses (especially in short bones such as vertebrae)
compression_fracture: fracture in which the bone collapses (especially in short bones such as vertebrae)
depressed_fracture
fracture of the skull where the bone is pushed in
depressed_fracture: fracture of the skull where the bone is pushed in
displaced_fracture
fracture in which the two ends of the broken bone are separated from one another
displaced_fracture: fracture in which the two ends of the broken bone are separated from one another
fatigue_fracture
fracture resulting from excessive activity rather than a specific injury
fatigue_fracture: fracture resulting from excessive activity rather than a specific injury
hairline_fracture
a fracture without separation of the fragments and the line of the break being very thin
hairline_fracture: a fracture without separation of the fragments and the line of the break being very thin
greenstick_fracture
a partial fracture of a bone (usually in children); the bone is bent but broken on only one side
greenstick_fracture: a partial fracture of a bone (usually in children); the bone is bent but broken on only one side
incomplete_fracture
fracture that does not go across the entire width of the bone
incomplete_fracture: fracture that does not go across the entire width of the bone
impacted_fracture
fracture in which one broken end is wedged into the other broken end
impacted_fracture: fracture in which one broken end is wedged into the other broken end
simple_fracture
an uncomplicated fracture in which the broken bones to not pierce the skin
simple_fracture: an uncomplicated fracture in which the broken bones to not pierce the skin
abarticulation
dislocation of a joint
abarticulation: dislocation of a joint
diastasis
separation of an epiphysis from the long bone to which it is normally attached without fracture of the bone
diastasis: separation of an epiphysis from the long bone to which it is normally attached without fracture of the bone
spondylolisthesis
a forward dislocation of one vertebra over the one beneath it producing pressure on spinal nerves
spondylolisthesis: a forward dislocation of one vertebra over the one beneath it producing pressure on spinal nerves
frostbite
destruction of tissue by freezing and characterized by tingling, blistering and possibly gangrene
frostbite: destruction of tissue by freezing and characterized by tingling, blistering and possibly gangrene
intravasation
entry of foreign matter into a blood vessel
intravasation: entry of foreign matter into a blood vessel
penetrating_trauma
injury incurred when an object (as a knife or bullet or shrapnel) penetrates into the body
penetrating_trauma: injury incurred when an object (as a knife or bullet or shrapnel) penetrates into the body
pinch
an injury resulting from getting some body part squeezed
pinch: an injury resulting from getting some body part squeezed
rupture
state of being torn or burst open
rupture: state of being torn or burst open
hernia
rupture in smooth muscle tissue through which a bodily structure protrudes
hernia: rupture in smooth muscle tissue through which a bodily structure protrudes
colpocele
hernia projecting into the vagina
colpocele: hernia projecting into the vagina
diverticulum
a herniation through the muscular wall of a tubular organ (especially the colon)
diverticulum: a herniation through the muscular wall of a tubular organ (especially the colon)
Meckel's_diverticulum
a congenital diverticulum in the ileum resulting from incomplete closure of the yolk sac
Meckel's_diverticulum: a congenital diverticulum in the ileum resulting from incomplete closure of the yolk sac
eventration
protrusion of the intestine through the abdominal wall
eventration: protrusion of the intestine through the abdominal wall
exomphalos
an umbilical hernia at birth in which some abdominal organs push into the umbilical cord
exomphalos: an umbilical hernia at birth in which some abdominal organs push into the umbilical cord
hiatus_hernia
hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm
hiatus_hernia: hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm
herniated_disc
a painful rupture of the fibrocartilage of the disc between spinal vertebrae; occurs most often in the lumbar region
herniated_disc: a painful rupture of the fibrocartilage of the disc between spinal vertebrae; occurs most often in the lumbar region
inguinal_hernia
hernia in which a loop of intestine enters the inguinal canal; the most common type of hernia in males
inguinal_hernia: hernia in which a loop of intestine enters the inguinal canal; the most common type of hernia in males
cystocele
hernia in which the urinary bladder protrudes through the wall of the vagina; sometimes occurs after childbirth
cystocele: hernia in which the urinary bladder protrudes through the wall of the vagina; sometimes occurs after childbirth
rectocele
protrusion or herniation of the rectum into the vagina; can occur if pelvic muscles are weakened by childbirth
rectocele: protrusion or herniation of the rectum into the vagina; can occur if pelvic muscles are weakened by childbirth
keratocele
hernia of the cornea
keratocele: hernia of the cornea
laparocele
hernia through the abdomen
laparocele: hernia through the abdomen
umbilical_hernia
protrusion of the intestine and omentum through a hernia in the abdominal wall near the navel; usually self correcting after birth
umbilical_hernia: protrusion of the intestine and omentum through a hernia in the abdominal wall near the navel; usually self correcting after birth
sleep_disorder
a disturbance of the normal sleep pattern
sleep_disorder: a disturbance of the normal sleep pattern
sting
a painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin
sting: a painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin
strain
injury to a muscle (often caused by overuse); results in swelling and pain
strain: injury to a muscle (often caused by overuse); results in swelling and pain
strangulation
the condition of having respiration stopped by compression of the air passage
strangulation: the condition of having respiration stopped by compression of the air passage
whiplash
an injury to the neck (the cervical vertebrae) resulting from rapid acceleration or deceleration (as in an automobile accident)
whiplash: an injury to the neck (the cervical vertebrae) resulting from rapid acceleration or deceleration (as in an automobile accident)
wale
a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions
wale: a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions
wound
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
wound: an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
wrench
a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
wrench: a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
sprain
a painful injury to a joint caused by a sudden wrenching of its ligaments
sprain: a painful injury to a joint caused by a sudden wrenching of its ligaments
trench_foot
resembling frostbite but without freezing; resulting from exposure to cold and wet
trench_foot: resembling frostbite but without freezing; resulting from exposure to cold and wet
symptom
(medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
symptom: (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
sign
(medicine) any objective evidence of the presence of a disorder or disease
sign: (medicine) any objective evidence of the presence of a disorder or disease
vital_sign
sign of life; usually an indicator of a person's general physical condition
vital_sign: sign of life; usually an indicator of a person's general physical condition
amenorrhea
absence or suppression of normal menstrual flow
amenorrhea: absence or suppression of normal menstrual flow
aura
a sensation (as of a cold breeze or bright light) that precedes the onset of certain disorders such as a migraine attack or epileptic seizure
aura: a sensation (as of a cold breeze or bright light) that precedes the onset of certain disorders such as a migraine attack or epileptic seizure
chloasma
a tan discoloration of a woman's face that is associated with pregnancy or with the use of oral contraceptives
chloasma: a tan discoloration of a woman's face that is associated with pregnancy or with the use of oral contraceptives
clubbing
a condition in which the ends of toes and fingers become wide and thick; a symptom of heart or lung disease
clubbing: a condition in which the ends of toes and fingers become wide and thick; a symptom of heart or lung disease
cyanosis
a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes; a sign that oxygen in the blood is dangerously diminished (as in carbon monoxide poisoning)
cyanosis: a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes; a sign that oxygen in the blood is dangerously diminished (as in carbon monoxide poisoning)
diuresis
increased secretion of urine; if not due to increased liquid intake or to the action of a diuretic drug it can be a symptom of diabetes mellitus
diuresis: increased secretion of urine; if not due to increased liquid intake or to the action of a diuretic drug it can be a symptom of diabetes mellitus
acrocyanosis
cyanosis of the extremities; can occur when a spasm of the blood vessels is caused by exposure to cold or by strong emotion
acrocyanosis: cyanosis of the extremities; can occur when a spasm of the blood vessels is caused by exposure to cold or by strong emotion
primary_amenorrhea
delay of menarche beyond age 18
primary_amenorrhea: delay of menarche beyond age 18
secondary_amenorrhea
cessation of menstruation in a woman who had previously menstruated
secondary_amenorrhea: cessation of menstruation in a woman who had previously menstruated
prodrome
an early symptom that a disease is developing or that an attack is about to occur
prodrome: an early symptom that a disease is developing or that an attack is about to occur
syndrome
a pattern of symptoms indicative of some disease
syndrome: a pattern of symptoms indicative of some disease
cervical_disc_syndrome
an abnormal condition resulting from compression of spinal nerve roots in the neck region; involves neck pains and muscular weakness and paresthesia
cervical_disc_syndrome: an abnormal condition resulting from compression of spinal nerve roots in the neck region; involves neck pains and muscular weakness and paresthesia
Chinese_restaurant_syndrome
headache and tingling or burning feelings and sweating caused by eating food that contains monosodium glutamate
Chinese_restaurant_syndrome: headache and tingling or burning feelings and sweating caused by eating food that contains monosodium glutamate
Conn's_syndrome
disturbances in saltwater balance and symptoms of weakness and muscular cramps and twitching and convulsions and sometimes paralysis; usually caused by a benign tumor of the cortex of the adrenal gland that leads to excess secretion of aldosterone
Conn's_syndrome: disturbances in saltwater balance and symptoms of weakness and muscular cramps and twitching and convulsions and sometimes paralysis; usually caused by a benign tumor of the cortex of the adrenal gland that leads to excess secretion of aldosterone
fetal_alcohol_syndrome
a congenital medical condition in which body deformation occurs or facial development or mental ability is impaired because the mother drinks alcohol during pregnancy
fetal_alcohol_syndrome: a congenital medical condition in which body deformation occurs or facial development or mental ability is impaired because the mother drinks alcohol during pregnancy
Gulf_War_syndrome
a medical condition of uncertain origin that affected many veterans of the 1991 Gulf War; characterized by fatigue and headache and dizziness and nausea and rashes and joint pain and respiratory disorders
Gulf_War_syndrome: a medical condition of uncertain origin that affected many veterans of the 1991 Gulf War; characterized by fatigue and headache and dizziness and nausea and rashes and joint pain and respiratory disorders
regional_enteritis
a serious chronic and progressive inflammation of the ileum producing frequent bouts of diarrhea with abdominal pain and nausea and fever and weight loss
regional_enteritis: a serious chronic and progressive inflammation of the ileum producing frequent bouts of diarrhea with abdominal pain and nausea and fever and weight loss
irritable_bowel_syndrome
recurrent abdominal pain and diarrhea (often alternating with periods of constipation); often associated with emotional stress
irritable_bowel_syndrome: recurrent abdominal pain and diarrhea (often alternating with periods of constipation); often associated with emotional stress
Klinefelter's_syndrome
syndrome in males that is characterized by small testes and long legs and enlarged breasts and reduced sperm production and mental retardation; a genetic defect in which an extra X chromosome (XXY) is present in the male
Klinefelter's_syndrome: syndrome in males that is characterized by small testes and long legs and enlarged breasts and reduced sperm production and mental retardation; a genetic defect in which an extra X chromosome (XXY) is present in the male
ulcerative_colitis
a serious chronic inflammatory disease of the large intestine and rectum characterized by recurrent episodes of abdominal pain and fever and chills and profuse diarrhea
ulcerative_colitis: a serious chronic inflammatory disease of the large intestine and rectum characterized by recurrent episodes of abdominal pain and fever and chills and profuse diarrhea
malabsorption_syndrome
a pattern of symptoms including loss of appetite and bloating and weight loss and muscle pain and steatorrhea; associated with celiac disease and sprue and cystic fibrosis
malabsorption_syndrome: a pattern of symptoms including loss of appetite and bloating and weight loss and muscle pain and steatorrhea; associated with celiac disease and sprue and cystic fibrosis
Munchausen's_syndrome
syndrome consisting of feigning acute and dramatic illness for which no clinical evidence is ever found
Munchausen's_syndrome: syndrome consisting of feigning acute and dramatic illness for which no clinical evidence is ever found
narcolepsy
a sleep disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable episodes of deep sleep
narcolepsy: a sleep disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable episodes of deep sleep
nephrotic_syndrome
a syndrome characterized by edema and large amounts of protein in the urine and usually increased blood cholesterol; usually associated with glomerulonephritis or with a complication of various systemic diseases
nephrotic_syndrome: a syndrome characterized by edema and large amounts of protein in the urine and usually increased blood cholesterol; usually associated with glomerulonephritis or with a complication of various systemic diseases
Noonan's_syndrome
syndrome seen only in males; marked by short stature and lowset ears and subnormal fertility
Noonan's_syndrome: syndrome seen only in males; marked by short stature and lowset ears and subnormal fertility
phantom_limb_syndrome
syndrome consisting of discomfort or pain in a limb that has been amputated
phantom_limb_syndrome: syndrome consisting of discomfort or pain in a limb that has been amputated
premenstrual_syndrome
a syndrome that occurs in many women from 2 to 14 days before the onset of menstruation
premenstrual_syndrome: a syndrome that occurs in many women from 2 to 14 days before the onset of menstruation
radiation_sickness
syndrome resulting from exposure to ionizing radiation (e.g., exposure to radioactive chemicals or to nuclear explosions); low doses cause diarrhea and nausea and vomiting and sometimes loss of hair; greater exposure can cause sterility and cataracts and some forms of cancer and other diseases; severe exposure can cause death within hours
radiation_sickness: syndrome resulting from exposure to ionizing radiation (e.g., exposure to radioactive chemicals or to nuclear explosions); low doses cause diarrhea and nausea and vomiting and sometimes loss of hair; greater exposure can cause sterility and cataracts and some forms of cancer and other diseases; severe exposure can cause death within hours
Ramsay_Hunt_syndrome
syndrome resulting from infection by the herpes varicella zoster virus; characterized by vertigo and pain in the ears and facial nerve paralysis and sometimes hearing loss
Ramsay_Hunt_syndrome: syndrome resulting from infection by the herpes varicella zoster virus; characterized by vertigo and pain in the ears and facial nerve paralysis and sometimes hearing loss
Reiter's_syndrome
an inflammatory syndrome (etiology unknown) predominantly in males; characterized by arthritis and conjunctivitis and urethritis
Reiter's_syndrome: an inflammatory syndrome (etiology unknown) predominantly in males; characterized by arthritis and conjunctivitis and urethritis
restless_legs_syndrome
feeling of uneasiness and restlessness in the legs after going to bed (sometimes causing insomnia); may be relieved temporarily by walking or moving the legs
restless_legs_syndrome: feeling of uneasiness and restlessness in the legs after going to bed (sometimes causing insomnia); may be relieved temporarily by walking or moving the legs
Reye's_syndrome
acquired encephalopathy following acute viral infections (especially influenza or chicken pox) in young children; characterized by fever, vomiting, disorientation, coma, and fatty infiltration of the liver
Reye's_syndrome: acquired encephalopathy following acute viral infections (especially influenza or chicken pox) in young children; characterized by fever, vomiting, disorientation, coma, and fatty infiltration of the liver
scalenus_syndrome
discomfort and vascular symptoms and loss of sensation in a shoulder and arm; caused by a scalene muscle compressing the subclavian artery and part of the brachial plexus
scalenus_syndrome: discomfort and vascular symptoms and loss of sensation in a shoulder and arm; caused by a scalene muscle compressing the subclavian artery and part of the brachial plexus