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neonatal_death
death of a liveborn infant within the first 28 days of life
neonatal_death: death of a liveborn infant within the first 28 days of life
sudden_infant_death_syndrome
sudden and unexpected death of an apparently healthy infant during sleep
sudden_infant_death_syndrome: sudden and unexpected death of an apparently healthy infant during sleep
tetany
clinical neurological syndrome characterized by muscular twitching and cramps and (when severe) seizures; associated with calcium deficiency (hypoparathyroidism) or vitamin D deficiency or alkalosis
tetany: clinical neurological syndrome characterized by muscular twitching and cramps and (when severe) seizures; associated with calcium deficiency (hypoparathyroidism) or vitamin D deficiency or alkalosis
thoracic_outlet_syndrome
tingling sensations in the fingers; caused by compression on a nerve supplying the arm
thoracic_outlet_syndrome: tingling sensations in the fingers; caused by compression on a nerve supplying the arm
Tietze's_syndrome
syndrome characterized by swelling of rib cartilage (causing pain)
Tietze's_syndrome: syndrome characterized by swelling of rib cartilage (causing pain)
Tourette's_syndrome
neurological disorder characterized by facial grimaces and tics and movements of the upper body and grunts and shouts and coprolalia
Tourette's_syndrome: neurological disorder characterized by facial grimaces and tics and movements of the upper body and grunts and shouts and coprolalia
effect
a symptom caused by an illness or a drug
effect: a symptom caused by an illness or a drug
aftereffect
a delayed effect of a drug or therapy
aftereffect: a delayed effect of a drug or therapy
bummer
a bad reaction to a hallucinogenic drug
bummer: a bad reaction to a hallucinogenic drug
hairy_tongue
a benign side effect of some antibiotics; dark overgrowth of the papillae of the tongue
hairy_tongue: a benign side effect of some antibiotics; dark overgrowth of the papillae of the tongue
side_effect
a secondary and usually adverse effect of a drug or therapy
side_effect: a secondary and usually adverse effect of a drug or therapy
abscess
symptom consisting of a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue
abscess: symptom consisting of a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue
abscessed_tooth
an abscess of a common kind in the tissue around a tooth
abscessed_tooth: an abscess of a common kind in the tissue around a tooth
head
the tip of an abscess (where the pus accumulates)
head: the tip of an abscess (where the pus accumulates)
purulence
symptom of being purulent (containing or forming pus)
purulence: symptom of being purulent (containing or forming pus)
water_blister
blister containing a nonpurulent clear watery content
water_blister: blister containing a nonpurulent clear watery content
blood_blister
blister containing blood or bloody serum usually caused by an injury
blood_blister: blister containing blood or bloody serum usually caused by an injury
exophthalmos
protrusion of the eyeball from the socket
exophthalmos: protrusion of the eyeball from the socket
festination
involuntary shortening of stride and quickening of gait that occurs in some diseases (e.g., Parkinson's disease)
festination: involuntary shortening of stride and quickening of gait that occurs in some diseases (e.g., Parkinson's disease)
furring
a furlike coating of matter as on the tongue
furring: a furlike coating of matter as on the tongue
gangrene
necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass
gangrene: necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass
dry_gangrene
(pathology) gangrene that develops in the presence of arterial obstruction and is characterized by dryness of the dead tissue and a dark brown color
dry_gangrene: (pathology) gangrene that develops in the presence of arterial obstruction and is characterized by dryness of the dead tissue and a dark brown color
gas_gangrene
(pathology) a deadly form of gangrene usually caused by clostridium bacteria that produce toxins that cause tissue death; can be used as a bioweapon
gas_gangrene: (pathology) a deadly form of gangrene usually caused by clostridium bacteria that produce toxins that cause tissue death; can be used as a bioweapon
hematuria
the presence of blood in the urine; often a symptom of urinary tract disease
hematuria: the presence of blood in the urine; often a symptom of urinary tract disease
hemoglobinuria
presence of hemoglobin in the urine
hemoglobinuria: presence of hemoglobin in the urine
hemosiderosis
abnormal deposit of hemosiderin; often a symptom of thalassemia or hemochromatosis
hemosiderosis: abnormal deposit of hemosiderin; often a symptom of thalassemia or hemochromatosis
nebula
cloudiness of the urine
nebula: cloudiness of the urine
sneeze
a symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose
sneeze: a symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose
enlargement
the state of being enlarged
enlargement: the state of being enlarged
swelling
an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement
swelling: an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement
bloat
swelling of the rumen or intestinal tract of domestic animals caused by excessive gas
bloat: swelling of the rumen or intestinal tract of domestic animals caused by excessive gas
bubo
a lymph node that is inflamed and swollen because of plague or gonorrhea or tuberculosis
bubo: a lymph node that is inflamed and swollen because of plague or gonorrhea or tuberculosis
anasarca
generalized edema with accumulation of serum in subcutaneous connective tissue
anasarca: generalized edema with accumulation of serum in subcutaneous connective tissue
chemosis
edema of the mucous membrane of the eyeball and eyelid lining
chemosis: edema of the mucous membrane of the eyeball and eyelid lining
papilledema
swelling of the optic disc (where the optic nerve enters the eyeball); usually associated with an increase in intraocular pressure
papilledema: swelling of the optic disc (where the optic nerve enters the eyeball); usually associated with an increase in intraocular pressure
bunion
a painful swelling of the bursa of the first joint of the big toe
bunion: a painful swelling of the bursa of the first joint of the big toe
palsy
a condition marked by uncontrollable tremor
palsy: a condition marked by uncontrollable tremor
pyuria
presence of white blood cells in the urine; symptom of urinary tract infection
pyuria: presence of white blood cells in the urine; symptom of urinary tract infection
edema
swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities
edema: swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities
cerebral_edema
swelling of the brain due to the uptake of water in the neuropile and white matter
cerebral_edema: swelling of the brain due to the uptake of water in the neuropile and white matter
hematocele
swelling caused by blood collecting in a body cavity (especially a swelling of the membrane covering the testis)
hematocele: swelling caused by blood collecting in a body cavity (especially a swelling of the membrane covering the testis)
hematocolpometra
accumulation of blood in the vagina and uterus
hematocolpometra: accumulation of blood in the vagina and uterus
hematocolpos
accumulation of menstrual blood in the vagina (usually due to an imperforate hymen)
hematocolpos: accumulation of menstrual blood in the vagina (usually due to an imperforate hymen)
intumescence
swelling up with blood or other fluids (as with congestion)
intumescence: swelling up with blood or other fluids (as with congestion)
iridoncus
swelling of the iris of the eye
iridoncus: swelling of the iris of the eye
lymphogranuloma
swelling of a lymph node
lymphogranuloma: swelling of a lymph node
oscheocele
swelling of the scrotum
oscheocele: swelling of the scrotum
tumescence
tumidity resulting from the presence of blood or other fluid in the tissues
tumescence: tumidity resulting from the presence of blood or other fluid in the tissues
tumidity
slight swelling of an organ or part
tumidity: slight swelling of an organ or part
cephalhematoma
a collection of blood under the scalp of a newborn; caused by pressure during birth
cephalhematoma: a collection of blood under the scalp of a newborn; caused by pressure during birth
hematoma
a localized swelling filled with blood
hematoma: a localized swelling filled with blood
proud_flesh
the swollen tissue around a healing wound or ulcer
proud_flesh: the swollen tissue around a healing wound or ulcer
hyperbilirubinemia
abnormally high amounts of bile pigment (bilirubin) in the blood
hyperbilirubinemia: abnormally high amounts of bile pigment (bilirubin) in the blood
hyperbilirubinemia_of_the_newborn
a common disorder that is usually due to immaturity of the liver; usually subsides spontaneously
hyperbilirubinemia_of_the_newborn: a common disorder that is usually due to immaturity of the liver; usually subsides spontaneously
hyperglycemia
abnormally high blood sugar usually associated with diabetes
hyperglycemia: abnormally high blood sugar usually associated with diabetes
hypoglycemia
abnormally low blood sugar usually resulting from excessive insulin or a poor diet
hypoglycemia: abnormally low blood sugar usually resulting from excessive insulin or a poor diet
jaundice
yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes caused by an accumulation of bile pigment (bilirubin) in the blood; can be a symptom of gallstones or liver infection or anemia
jaundice: yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes caused by an accumulation of bile pigment (bilirubin) in the blood; can be a symptom of gallstones or liver infection or anemia
jaundice_of_the_newborn
yellowish appearance in newborn infants; usually subsides spontaneously
jaundice_of_the_newborn: yellowish appearance in newborn infants; usually subsides spontaneously
kernicterus
an abnormal accumulation of bile pigment in the brain and other nerve tissue; causes yellow staining and tissue damage
kernicterus: an abnormal accumulation of bile pigment in the brain and other nerve tissue; causes yellow staining and tissue damage
congestion
excessive accumulation of blood or other fluid in a body part
congestion: excessive accumulation of blood or other fluid in a body part
hydrothorax
accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity (the space between the lungs and the walls of the chest) often resulting from disease of the heart or kidneys
hydrothorax: accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity (the space between the lungs and the walls of the chest) often resulting from disease of the heart or kidneys
hemothorax
accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity (the space between the lungs and the walls of the chest)
hemothorax: accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity (the space between the lungs and the walls of the chest)
hyperemia
increased blood in an organ or other body part
hyperemia: increased blood in an organ or other body part
engorgement
congestion with blood
engorgement: congestion with blood
pulmonary_congestion
congestion in the lungs
pulmonary_congestion: congestion in the lungs
stuffiness
state of obstruction or stoppage or air in the nose or throat
stuffiness: state of obstruction or stoppage or air in the nose or throat
eruption
symptom consisting of a breaking out and becoming visible
eruption: symptom consisting of a breaking out and becoming visible
enanthem
eruption on a mucous membrane (as the inside of the mouth) occurring as a symptom of a disease
enanthem: eruption on a mucous membrane (as the inside of the mouth) occurring as a symptom of a disease
exanthem
eruption on the skin occurring as a symptom of a disease
exanthem: eruption on the skin occurring as a symptom of a disease
rash
any red eruption of the skin
rash: any red eruption of the skin
prickly_heat
obstruction of the sweat ducts during high heat and humidity
prickly_heat: obstruction of the sweat ducts during high heat and humidity
urtication
an itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins; usually the result of an allergic response to insect bites or food or drugs
urtication: an itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins; usually the result of an allergic response to insect bites or food or drugs
numbness
partial or total lack of sensation in a part of the body; a symptom of nerve damage or dysfunction
numbness: partial or total lack of sensation in a part of the body; a symptom of nerve damage or dysfunction
pain
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
pain: a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
ache
a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
ache: a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
toothache
an ache localized in or around a tooth
toothache: an ache localized in or around a tooth
aerodontalgia
pain in the teeth that results from a change in air pressure (as in flying or mountain climbing)
aerodontalgia: pain in the teeth that results from a change in air pressure (as in flying or mountain climbing)
agony
a state of acute pain
agony: a state of acute pain
arthralgia
pain in a joint or joints
arthralgia: pain in a joint or joints
throe
severe spasm of pain
throe: severe spasm of pain
paresthesia
abnormal skin sensations (as tingling or tickling or itching or burning) usually associated with peripheral nerve damage
paresthesia: abnormal skin sensations (as tingling or tickling or itching or burning) usually associated with peripheral nerve damage
formication
hallucinated sensation that insects or snakes are crawling over the skin; a common side-effect of extensive use of cocaine or amphetamines
formication: hallucinated sensation that insects or snakes are crawling over the skin; a common side-effect of extensive use of cocaine or amphetamines
Passion
the suffering of Jesus at the Crucifixion
Passion: the suffering of Jesus at the Crucifixion
backache
an ache localized in the back
backache: an ache localized in the back
burn
pain that feels hot as if it were on fire
burn: pain that feels hot as if it were on fire
causalgia
a burning pain in a limb along the course of a peripheral nerve; usually associated with skin changes
causalgia: a burning pain in a limb along the course of a peripheral nerve; usually associated with skin changes
colic
acute abdominal pain (especially in infants)
colic: acute abdominal pain (especially in infants)
chest_pain
pain in the chest
chest_pain: pain in the chest
chiralgia
a pain in the hand that is not traumatic
chiralgia: a pain in the hand that is not traumatic
distress
extreme physical pain
distress: extreme physical pain
dysmenorrhea
painful menstruation
dysmenorrhea: painful menstruation
primary_dysmenorrhea
painful menstruation that is intrinsic to menstruation and not the result of a disease
primary_dysmenorrhea: painful menstruation that is intrinsic to menstruation and not the result of a disease
secondary_dysmenorrhea
painful menstruation that is caused by some specific disorder (as endometriosis)
secondary_dysmenorrhea: painful menstruation that is caused by some specific disorder (as endometriosis)
headache
pain in the head caused by dilation of cerebral arteries or muscle contractions or a reaction to drugs
headache: pain in the head caused by dilation of cerebral arteries or muscle contractions or a reaction to drugs
glossalgia
pain in the tongue
glossalgia: pain in the tongue
growing_pains
pain in muscles or joints sometimes experienced by children and often attributed to rapid growth
growing_pains: pain in muscles or joints sometimes experienced by children and often attributed to rapid growth
hemorrhoid
pain caused by venous swelling at or inside the anal sphincter
hemorrhoid: pain caused by venous swelling at or inside the anal sphincter
stomachache
an ache localized in the stomach or abdominal region
stomachache: an ache localized in the stomach or abdominal region
earache
an ache localized in the middle or inner ear
earache: an ache localized in the middle or inner ear
histamine_headache
a painful recurring headache associated with the release of histamine from cells
histamine_headache: a painful recurring headache associated with the release of histamine from cells