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ecchymosis
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the purple or black-and-blue area resulting from a bruise
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ecchymosis: the purple or black-and-blue area resulting from a bruise
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petechia
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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)
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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)
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shiner
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a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye
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shiner: a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye
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bump
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a lump on the body caused by a blow
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bump: a lump on the body caused by a blow
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burn
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an injury caused by exposure to heat or chemicals or radiation
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burn: an injury caused by exposure to heat or chemicals or radiation
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electric_burn
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a burn caused by heat produced by an electric current
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electric_burn: a burn caused by heat produced by an electric current
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scorch
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a surface burn
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scorch: a surface burn
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scald
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a burn cause by hot liquid or steam
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scald: a burn cause by hot liquid or steam
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sedation
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a state of reduced excitement or anxiety that is induced by the administrative of a sedative agent
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sedation: a state of reduced excitement or anxiety that is induced by the administrative of a sedative agent
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sunburn
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redness of the skin caused by exposure to the rays of the sun
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sunburn: redness of the skin caused by exposure to the rays of the sun
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tan
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a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun
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tan: a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun
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windburn
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redness and irritation of the skin caused by exposure to high-velocity wind
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windburn: redness and irritation of the skin caused by exposure to high-velocity wind
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hyperpigmentation
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unusual darkening of the skin
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hyperpigmentation: unusual darkening of the skin
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hypopigmentation
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unusual lack of skin color
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hypopigmentation: unusual lack of skin color
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first-degree_burn
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burn causing redness of the skin surface
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first-degree_burn: burn causing redness of the skin surface
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second-degree_burn
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burn causing blisters on the skin and superficial destruction of the dermis
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second-degree_burn: burn causing blisters on the skin and superficial destruction of the dermis
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third-degree_burn
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burn characterized by destruction of both epidermis and dermis
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third-degree_burn: burn characterized by destruction of both epidermis and dermis
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dislocation
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a displacement of a part (especially a bone) from its normal position (as in the shoulder or the vertebral column)
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dislocation: a displacement of a part (especially a bone) from its normal position (as in the shoulder or the vertebral column)
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electric_shock
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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
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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
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fracture
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breaking of hard tissue such as bone
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fracture: breaking of hard tissue such as bone
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comminuted_fracture
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fracture in which the bone is splintered or crushed
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comminuted_fracture: fracture in which the bone is splintered or crushed
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complete_fracture
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break involving the entire width of the bone
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complete_fracture: break involving the entire width of the bone
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compound_fracture
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bone fracture associated with lacerated soft tissue or an open wound
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compound_fracture: bone fracture associated with lacerated soft tissue or an open wound
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compression_fracture
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fracture in which the bone collapses (especially in short bones such as vertebrae)
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compression_fracture: fracture in which the bone collapses (especially in short bones such as vertebrae)
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depressed_fracture
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fracture of the skull where the bone is pushed in
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depressed_fracture: fracture of the skull where the bone is pushed in
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displaced_fracture
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fracture in which the two ends of the broken bone are separated from one another
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displaced_fracture: fracture in which the two ends of the broken bone are separated from one another
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fatigue_fracture
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fracture resulting from excessive activity rather than a specific injury
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fatigue_fracture: fracture resulting from excessive activity rather than a specific injury
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hairline_fracture
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a fracture without separation of the fragments and the line of the break being very thin
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hairline_fracture: a fracture without separation of the fragments and the line of the break being very thin
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greenstick_fracture
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a partial fracture of a bone (usually in children); the bone is bent but broken on only one side
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greenstick_fracture: a partial fracture of a bone (usually in children); the bone is bent but broken on only one side
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incomplete_fracture
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fracture that does not go across the entire width of the bone
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incomplete_fracture: fracture that does not go across the entire width of the bone
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impacted_fracture
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fracture in which one broken end is wedged into the other broken end
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impacted_fracture: fracture in which one broken end is wedged into the other broken end
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simple_fracture
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an uncomplicated fracture in which the broken bones to not pierce the skin
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simple_fracture: an uncomplicated fracture in which the broken bones to not pierce the skin
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abarticulation
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dislocation of a joint
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abarticulation: dislocation of a joint
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diastasis
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separation of an epiphysis from the long bone to which it is normally attached without fracture of the bone
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diastasis: separation of an epiphysis from the long bone to which it is normally attached without fracture of the bone
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spondylolisthesis
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a forward dislocation of one vertebra over the one beneath it producing pressure on spinal nerves
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spondylolisthesis: a forward dislocation of one vertebra over the one beneath it producing pressure on spinal nerves
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frostbite
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destruction of tissue by freezing and characterized by tingling, blistering and possibly gangrene
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frostbite: destruction of tissue by freezing and characterized by tingling, blistering and possibly gangrene
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intravasation
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entry of foreign matter into a blood vessel
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intravasation: entry of foreign matter into a blood vessel
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penetrating_trauma
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injury incurred when an object (as a knife or bullet or shrapnel) penetrates into the body
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penetrating_trauma: injury incurred when an object (as a knife or bullet or shrapnel) penetrates into the body
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pinch
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an injury resulting from getting some body part squeezed
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pinch: an injury resulting from getting some body part squeezed
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rupture
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state of being torn or burst open
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rupture: state of being torn or burst open
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hernia
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rupture in smooth muscle tissue through which a bodily structure protrudes
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hernia: rupture in smooth muscle tissue through which a bodily structure protrudes
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colpocele
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hernia projecting into the vagina
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colpocele: hernia projecting into the vagina
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diverticulum
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a herniation through the muscular wall of a tubular organ (especially the colon)
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diverticulum: a herniation through the muscular wall of a tubular organ (especially the colon)
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Meckel's_diverticulum
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a congenital diverticulum in the ileum resulting from incomplete closure of the yolk sac
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Meckel's_diverticulum: a congenital diverticulum in the ileum resulting from incomplete closure of the yolk sac
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eventration
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protrusion of the intestine through the abdominal wall
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eventration: protrusion of the intestine through the abdominal wall
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exomphalos
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an umbilical hernia at birth in which some abdominal organs push into the umbilical cord
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exomphalos: an umbilical hernia at birth in which some abdominal organs push into the umbilical cord
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hiatus_hernia
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hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm
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hiatus_hernia: hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm
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herniated_disc
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a painful rupture of the fibrocartilage of the disc between spinal vertebrae; occurs most often in the lumbar region
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herniated_disc: a painful rupture of the fibrocartilage of the disc between spinal vertebrae; occurs most often in the lumbar region
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inguinal_hernia
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hernia in which a loop of intestine enters the inguinal canal; the most common type of hernia in males
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inguinal_hernia: hernia in which a loop of intestine enters the inguinal canal; the most common type of hernia in males
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cystocele
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hernia in which the urinary bladder protrudes through the wall of the vagina; sometimes occurs after childbirth
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cystocele: hernia in which the urinary bladder protrudes through the wall of the vagina; sometimes occurs after childbirth
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rectocele
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protrusion or herniation of the rectum into the vagina; can occur if pelvic muscles are weakened by childbirth
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rectocele: protrusion or herniation of the rectum into the vagina; can occur if pelvic muscles are weakened by childbirth
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keratocele
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hernia of the cornea
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keratocele: hernia of the cornea
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laparocele
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hernia through the abdomen
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laparocele: hernia through the abdomen
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umbilical_hernia
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protrusion of the intestine and omentum through a hernia in the abdominal wall near the navel; usually self correcting after birth
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umbilical_hernia: protrusion of the intestine and omentum through a hernia in the abdominal wall near the navel; usually self correcting after birth
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sleep_disorder
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a disturbance of the normal sleep pattern
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sleep_disorder: a disturbance of the normal sleep pattern
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sting
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a painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin
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sting: a painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin
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strain
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injury to a muscle (often caused by overuse); results in swelling and pain
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strain: injury to a muscle (often caused by overuse); results in swelling and pain
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strangulation
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the condition of having respiration stopped by compression of the air passage
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strangulation: the condition of having respiration stopped by compression of the air passage
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whiplash
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an injury to the neck (the cervical vertebrae) resulting from rapid acceleration or deceleration (as in an automobile accident)
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whiplash: an injury to the neck (the cervical vertebrae) resulting from rapid acceleration or deceleration (as in an automobile accident)
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wale
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a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions
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wale: a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions
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wound
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an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
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wound: an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
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wrench
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a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
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wrench: a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
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sprain
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a painful injury to a joint caused by a sudden wrenching of its ligaments
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sprain: a painful injury to a joint caused by a sudden wrenching of its ligaments
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trench_foot
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resembling frostbite but without freezing; resulting from exposure to cold and wet
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trench_foot: resembling frostbite but without freezing; resulting from exposure to cold and wet
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symptom
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(medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
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symptom: (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
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sign
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(medicine) any objective evidence of the presence of a disorder or disease
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sign: (medicine) any objective evidence of the presence of a disorder or disease
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vital_sign
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sign of life; usually an indicator of a person's general physical condition
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vital_sign: sign of life; usually an indicator of a person's general physical condition
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amenorrhea
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absence or suppression of normal menstrual flow
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amenorrhea: absence or suppression of normal menstrual flow
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aura
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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
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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
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chloasma
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a tan discoloration of a woman's face that is associated with pregnancy or with the use of oral contraceptives
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chloasma: a tan discoloration of a woman's face that is associated with pregnancy or with the use of oral contraceptives
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clubbing
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a condition in which the ends of toes and fingers become wide and thick; a symptom of heart or lung disease
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clubbing: a condition in which the ends of toes and fingers become wide and thick; a symptom of heart or lung disease
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cyanosis
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a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes; a sign that oxygen in the blood is dangerously diminished (as in carbon monoxide poisoning)
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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)
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diuresis
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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
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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
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acrocyanosis
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cyanosis of the extremities; can occur when a spasm of the blood vessels is caused by exposure to cold or by strong emotion
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acrocyanosis: cyanosis of the extremities; can occur when a spasm of the blood vessels is caused by exposure to cold or by strong emotion
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primary_amenorrhea
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delay of menarche beyond age 18
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primary_amenorrhea: delay of menarche beyond age 18
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secondary_amenorrhea
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cessation of menstruation in a woman who had previously menstruated
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secondary_amenorrhea: cessation of menstruation in a woman who had previously menstruated
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prodrome
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an early symptom that a disease is developing or that an attack is about to occur
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prodrome: an early symptom that a disease is developing or that an attack is about to occur
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syndrome
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a pattern of symptoms indicative of some disease
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syndrome: a pattern of symptoms indicative of some disease
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cervical_disc_syndrome
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an abnormal condition resulting from compression of spinal nerve roots in the neck region; involves neck pains and muscular weakness and paresthesia
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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
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Chinese_restaurant_syndrome
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headache and tingling or burning feelings and sweating caused by eating food that contains monosodium glutamate
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Chinese_restaurant_syndrome: headache and tingling or burning feelings and sweating caused by eating food that contains monosodium glutamate
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Conn's_syndrome
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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
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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
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fetal_alcohol_syndrome
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a congenital medical condition in which body deformation occurs or facial development or mental ability is impaired because the mother drinks alcohol during pregnancy
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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
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Gulf_War_syndrome
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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
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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
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regional_enteritis
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a serious chronic and progressive inflammation of the ileum producing frequent bouts of diarrhea with abdominal pain and nausea and fever and weight loss
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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
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irritable_bowel_syndrome
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recurrent abdominal pain and diarrhea (often alternating with periods of constipation); often associated with emotional stress
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irritable_bowel_syndrome: recurrent abdominal pain and diarrhea (often alternating with periods of constipation); often associated with emotional stress
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Klinefelter's_syndrome
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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
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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
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ulcerative_colitis
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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
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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
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malabsorption_syndrome
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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
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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
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Munchausen's_syndrome
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syndrome consisting of feigning acute and dramatic illness for which no clinical evidence is ever found
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Munchausen's_syndrome: syndrome consisting of feigning acute and dramatic illness for which no clinical evidence is ever found
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narcolepsy
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a sleep disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable episodes of deep sleep
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narcolepsy: a sleep disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable episodes of deep sleep
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nephrotic_syndrome
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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
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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
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Noonan's_syndrome
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syndrome seen only in males; marked by short stature and lowset ears and subnormal fertility
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Noonan's_syndrome: syndrome seen only in males; marked by short stature and lowset ears and subnormal fertility
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phantom_limb_syndrome
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syndrome consisting of discomfort or pain in a limb that has been amputated
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phantom_limb_syndrome: syndrome consisting of discomfort or pain in a limb that has been amputated
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premenstrual_syndrome
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a syndrome that occurs in many women from 2 to 14 days before the onset of menstruation
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premenstrual_syndrome: a syndrome that occurs in many women from 2 to 14 days before the onset of menstruation
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radiation_sickness
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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
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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
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Ramsay_Hunt_syndrome
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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
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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
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Reiter's_syndrome
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an inflammatory syndrome (etiology unknown) predominantly in males; characterized by arthritis and conjunctivitis and urethritis
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Reiter's_syndrome: an inflammatory syndrome (etiology unknown) predominantly in males; characterized by arthritis and conjunctivitis and urethritis
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restless_legs_syndrome
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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
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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
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Reye's_syndrome
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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
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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
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scalenus_syndrome
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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
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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
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