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endocervicitis
inflammation of the mucous lining of the uterine cervix
endocervicitis: inflammation of the mucous lining of the uterine cervix
enteritis
inflammation of the intestine (especially the small intestine); usually characterized by diarrhea
enteritis: inflammation of the intestine (especially the small intestine); usually characterized by diarrhea
necrotizing_enteritis
enteritis characterized by bloody diarrhea and severe abdominal pain
necrotizing_enteritis: enteritis characterized by bloody diarrhea and severe abdominal pain
epicondylitis
painful inflammation of the muscles and soft tissues around an epicondyle
epicondylitis: painful inflammation of the muscles and soft tissues around an epicondyle
epididymitis
painful inflammation of the epididymis
epididymitis: painful inflammation of the epididymis
epiglottitis
inflammation of the epiglottis; characterized by fever and a severe sore throat and difficulty in swallowing
epiglottitis: inflammation of the epiglottis; characterized by fever and a severe sore throat and difficulty in swallowing
episcleritis
inflammation of the sclera of the eye
episcleritis: inflammation of the sclera of the eye
esophagitis
inflammation of the esophagus; often caused by gastroesophageal reflux
esophagitis: inflammation of the esophagus; often caused by gastroesophageal reflux
fibrositis
inflammation of white fibrous tissues (especially muscle sheaths)
fibrositis: inflammation of white fibrous tissues (especially muscle sheaths)
fibromyositis
local inflammation of muscle and connective tissue
fibromyositis: local inflammation of muscle and connective tissue
folliculitis
inflammation of a hair follicle
folliculitis: inflammation of a hair follicle
funiculitis
inflammation of a funiculus (especially an inflammation of the spermatic cord)
funiculitis: inflammation of a funiculus (especially an inflammation of the spermatic cord)
gastritis
inflammation of the lining of the stomach; nausea and loss of appetite and discomfort after eating
gastritis: inflammation of the lining of the stomach; nausea and loss of appetite and discomfort after eating
acute_gastritis
gastritis caused by ingesting an irritant (as too much aspirin)
acute_gastritis: gastritis caused by ingesting an irritant (as too much aspirin)
chronic_gastritis
persistent gastritis can be a symptom of a gastric ulcer or pernicious anemia or stomach cancer or other disorders
chronic_gastritis: persistent gastritis can be a symptom of a gastric ulcer or pernicious anemia or stomach cancer or other disorders
glossitis
inflammation of the tongue
glossitis: inflammation of the tongue
acute_glossitis
glossitis resulting from injury or infection and characterized by swelling and pain
acute_glossitis: glossitis resulting from injury or infection and characterized by swelling and pain
chronic_glossitis
glossitis with atrophy of tongue tissue; sometimes accompanies pernicious anemia
chronic_glossitis: glossitis with atrophy of tongue tissue; sometimes accompanies pernicious anemia
Moeller's_glossitis
a superficial form of glossitis marked by irregular red patches on the tongue and sensitivity to hot or spicy food
Moeller's_glossitis: a superficial form of glossitis marked by irregular red patches on the tongue and sensitivity to hot or spicy food
hydrarthrosis
inflammation and swelling of a movable joint because of excess synovial fluid
hydrarthrosis: inflammation and swelling of a movable joint because of excess synovial fluid
ileitis
inflammation of the ileum
ileitis: inflammation of the ileum
iridocyclitis
inflammation of the iris and ciliary body of the eye
iridocyclitis: inflammation of the iris and ciliary body of the eye
iridokeratitis
inflammation of the iris and cornea of the eye
iridokeratitis: inflammation of the iris and cornea of the eye
iritis
inflammation of the iris
iritis: inflammation of the iris
jejunitis
inflammation of the jejunum of the small intestine
jejunitis: inflammation of the jejunum of the small intestine
jejunoileitis
inflammation of the jejunum and the ileum of the small intestine
jejunoileitis: inflammation of the jejunum and the ileum of the small intestine
keratitis
inflammation of the cornea causing watery painful eyes and blurred vision
keratitis: inflammation of the cornea causing watery painful eyes and blurred vision
keratoconjunctivitis
inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva
keratoconjunctivitis: inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva
keratoiritis
inflammation of the cornea and the iris of the eye
keratoiritis: inflammation of the cornea and the iris of the eye
keratoscleritis
inflammation of the cornea and sclera of the eye
keratoscleritis: inflammation of the cornea and sclera of the eye
labyrinthitis
inflammation of the inner ear; can cause vertigo and vomiting
labyrinthitis: inflammation of the inner ear; can cause vertigo and vomiting
laminitis
inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse
laminitis: inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse
laryngitis
inflammation of the mucous membrane of the larynx; characterized by hoarseness or loss of voice and coughing
laryngitis: inflammation of the mucous membrane of the larynx; characterized by hoarseness or loss of voice and coughing
laryngopharyngitis
inflammation of the larynx and pharynx
laryngopharyngitis: inflammation of the larynx and pharynx
laryngotracheobronchitis
inflammation of the larynx and trachea and bronchial passageways
laryngotracheobronchitis: inflammation of the larynx and trachea and bronchial passageways
leptomeningitis
inflammation of the leptomeninges
leptomeningitis: inflammation of the leptomeninges
lymphadenitis
inflammation of lymph nodes
lymphadenitis: inflammation of lymph nodes
lymphangitis
inflammation of a lymph vessel
lymphangitis: inflammation of a lymph vessel
mastitis
inflammation of a breast (or udder)
mastitis: inflammation of a breast (or udder)
mastoiditis
inflammation of the mastoid
mastoiditis: inflammation of the mastoid
metritis
inflammation of the lining of the uterus (of the endometrium)
metritis: inflammation of the lining of the uterus (of the endometrium)
monoplegia
paralysis of a single limb
monoplegia: paralysis of a single limb
myelatelia
any developmental defect of the spinal cord
myelatelia: any developmental defect of the spinal cord
myelitis
inflammation of the spinal cord
myelitis: inflammation of the spinal cord
myositis
inflammation of muscle tissue
myositis: inflammation of muscle tissue
myometritis
inflammation of the myometrium
myometritis: inflammation of the myometrium
trichinosis
infestation by trichina larvae that are transmitted by eating inadequately cooked meat (especially pork); larvae migrate from the intestinal tract to the muscles where they become encysted
trichinosis: infestation by trichina larvae that are transmitted by eating inadequately cooked meat (especially pork); larvae migrate from the intestinal tract to the muscles where they become encysted
neuritis
inflammation of a nerve accompanied by pain and sometimes loss of function
neuritis: inflammation of a nerve accompanied by pain and sometimes loss of function
oophoritis
inflammation of one or both ovaries
oophoritis: inflammation of one or both ovaries
orchitis
inflammation of one or both testes; characterized by pain and swelling
orchitis: inflammation of one or both testes; characterized by pain and swelling
ophthalmoplegia
paralysis of the motor nerves of the eye
ophthalmoplegia: paralysis of the motor nerves of the eye
osteitis
inflammation of a bone as a consequence of infection or trauma or degeneration
osteitis: inflammation of a bone as a consequence of infection or trauma or degeneration
osteomyelitis
an inflammation of bone and bone marrow (usually caused by bacterial infection)
osteomyelitis: an inflammation of bone and bone marrow (usually caused by bacterial infection)
otitis
inflammation of the ear
otitis: inflammation of the ear
otitis_externa
inflammation of the external ear (including auricle and ear canal)
otitis_externa: inflammation of the external ear (including auricle and ear canal)
otitis_media
inflammation of the middle ear; common in children
otitis_media: inflammation of the middle ear; common in children
ovaritis
inflammation of the ovaries
ovaritis: inflammation of the ovaries
otorrhea
discharge from the external ear
otorrhea: discharge from the external ear
ozena
a chronic disease of the nose characterized by a foul-smelling nasal discharge and atrophy of nasal structures
ozena: a chronic disease of the nose characterized by a foul-smelling nasal discharge and atrophy of nasal structures
pancreatitis
inflammation of the pancreas; usually marked by abdominal pain
pancreatitis: inflammation of the pancreas; usually marked by abdominal pain
parametritis
inflammation of connective tissue adjacent to the uterus
parametritis: inflammation of connective tissue adjacent to the uterus
parotitis
inflammation of one or both parotid glands
parotitis: inflammation of one or both parotid glands
peritonitis
inflammation of the peritoneum
peritonitis: inflammation of the peritoneum
phalangitis
inflammation of a finger or toe
phalangitis: inflammation of a finger or toe
phlebitis
inflammation of a vein (usually in the legs)
phlebitis: inflammation of a vein (usually in the legs)
phlebothrombosis
thrombosis of a vein without prior inflammation of the vein; associated with sluggish blood flow (as in prolonged bedrest or pregnancy or surgery) or with rapid coagulation of the blood
phlebothrombosis: thrombosis of a vein without prior inflammation of the vein; associated with sluggish blood flow (as in prolonged bedrest or pregnancy or surgery) or with rapid coagulation of the blood
polyneuritis
inflammation of many or all of the peripheral nerves (as in leprosy)
polyneuritis: inflammation of many or all of the peripheral nerves (as in leprosy)
retrobulbar_neuritis
inflammation of the optic nerve behind the eye; common in multiple sclerosis
retrobulbar_neuritis: inflammation of the optic nerve behind the eye; common in multiple sclerosis
Guillain-Barre_syndrome
a form of peripheral polyneuritis characterized by pain and weakness and sometimes paralysis of the limbs; cause is unknown
Guillain-Barre_syndrome: a form of peripheral polyneuritis characterized by pain and weakness and sometimes paralysis of the limbs; cause is unknown
thrombophlebitis
phlebitis in conjunction with the formation of a blood clot (thrombus)
thrombophlebitis: phlebitis in conjunction with the formation of a blood clot (thrombus)
pneumonitis
inflammation of the lungs; caused by a virus or an allergic reaction
pneumonitis: inflammation of the lungs; caused by a virus or an allergic reaction
posthitis
inflammation of the foreskin of the penis; usually caused by bacterial infection
posthitis: inflammation of the foreskin of the penis; usually caused by bacterial infection
proctitis
inflammation of the rectum; marked by bloody stools and a frequent urge to defecate; frequently associated with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis
proctitis: inflammation of the rectum; marked by bloody stools and a frequent urge to defecate; frequently associated with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis
prostatitis
inflammation of the prostate gland characterized by perineal pain and irregular urination and (if severe) chills and fever
prostatitis: inflammation of the prostate gland characterized by perineal pain and irregular urination and (if severe) chills and fever
rachitis
inflammation of the vertebral column
rachitis: inflammation of the vertebral column
radiculitis
inflammation of the radicle of a nerve
radiculitis: inflammation of the radicle of a nerve
chorioretinitis
inflammation of the choroid layer behind the retina
chorioretinitis: inflammation of the choroid layer behind the retina
retinitis
inflammation of the retina
retinitis: inflammation of the retina
rhinitis
an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose (usually associated with nasal discharge)
rhinitis: an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose (usually associated with nasal discharge)
sinusitis
inflammation of one of the paranasal sinuses
sinusitis: inflammation of one of the paranasal sinuses
pansinusitis
inflammation of all of the paranasal sinuses
pansinusitis: inflammation of all of the paranasal sinuses
salpingitis
inflammation of a Fallopian tube (usually the result of infection spreading from the vagina or uterus) or of a Eustachian tube
salpingitis: inflammation of a Fallopian tube (usually the result of infection spreading from the vagina or uterus) or of a Eustachian tube
scleritis
inflammation of the sclera
scleritis: inflammation of the sclera
sialadenitis
inflammation of the salivary glands
sialadenitis: inflammation of the salivary glands
splenitis
inflammation of the spleen
splenitis: inflammation of the spleen
spondylitis
inflammation of a spinal joint; characterized by pain and stiffness
spondylitis: inflammation of a spinal joint; characterized by pain and stiffness
stomatitis
inflammation of the mucous membrane of the mouth
stomatitis: inflammation of the mucous membrane of the mouth
vesicular_stomatitis
a disease of horses, cattle, swine, and occasionally human beings; caused by the vesiculovirus
vesicular_stomatitis: a disease of horses, cattle, swine, and occasionally human beings; caused by the vesiculovirus
synovitis
inflammation of the synovial membrane that lines a synovial joint; results in pain and swelling
synovitis: inflammation of the synovial membrane that lines a synovial joint; results in pain and swelling
tarsitis
inflammation of the eyelid
tarsitis: inflammation of the eyelid
tendinitis
inflammation of a tendon
tendinitis: inflammation of a tendon
tennis_elbow
painful inflammation of the tendon at the outer border of the elbow resulting from overuse of lower arm muscles (as in twisting of the hand)
tennis_elbow: painful inflammation of the tendon at the outer border of the elbow resulting from overuse of lower arm muscles (as in twisting of the hand)
tenosynovitis
inflammation of a tendon and its enveloping sheath
tenosynovitis: inflammation of a tendon and its enveloping sheath
thyroiditis
inflammation of the thyroid gland
thyroiditis: inflammation of the thyroid gland
tonsillitis
inflammation of the tonsils (especially the palatine tonsils)
tonsillitis: inflammation of the tonsils (especially the palatine tonsils)
tracheitis
inflammation of the trachea
tracheitis: inflammation of the trachea
tracheobronchitis
common respiratory infection characterized by inflammation of the trachea and the bronchi
tracheobronchitis: common respiratory infection characterized by inflammation of the trachea and the bronchi
tympanitis
inflammation of the inner ear
tympanitis: inflammation of the inner ear
ulitis
inflammation of the gums
ulitis: inflammation of the gums
ureteritis
inflammation of the ureter
ureteritis: inflammation of the ureter