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shortness
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the condition of being short of something
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shortness: the condition of being short of something
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stringency
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a state occasioned by scarcity of money and a shortage of credit
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stringency: a state occasioned by scarcity of money and a shortage of credit
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necessity
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the condition of being essential or indispensable
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necessity: the condition of being essential or indispensable
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requisiteness
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the state of being absolutely required
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requisiteness: the state of being absolutely required
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urgency
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the state of being urgent; an earnest and insistent necessity
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urgency: the state of being urgent; an earnest and insistent necessity
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hurry
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a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
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hurry: a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
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imperativeness
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the state of demanding notice or attention
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imperativeness: the state of demanding notice or attention
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criticality
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a state of critical urgency
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criticality: a state of critical urgency
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fullness
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the condition of being filled to capacity
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fullness: the condition of being filled to capacity
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repletion
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the state of being satisfactorily full and unable to take on more
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repletion: the state of being satisfactorily full and unable to take on more
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surfeit
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the state of being more than full
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surfeit: the state of being more than full
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solidity
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state of having the interior filled with matter
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solidity: state of having the interior filled with matter
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infestation
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the state of being invaded or overrun by parasites
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infestation: the state of being invaded or overrun by parasites
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acariasis
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infestation with itch mites
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acariasis: infestation with itch mites
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ascariasis
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infestation of the human intestine with Ascaris roundworms
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ascariasis: infestation of the human intestine with Ascaris roundworms
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coccidiosis
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(veterinary medicine) infestation with coccidia
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coccidiosis: (veterinary medicine) infestation with coccidia
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echinococcosis
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infestation with larval echinococci (tapeworms)
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echinococcosis: infestation with larval echinococci (tapeworms)
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helminthiasis
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infestation of the body with parasitic worms
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helminthiasis: infestation of the body with parasitic worms
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hookworm
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infestation of the intestines by hookworms which enter the body (usually) through the skin
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hookworm: infestation of the intestines by hookworms which enter the body (usually) through the skin
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myiasis
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infestation of the body by the larvae of flies (usually through a wound or other opening) or any disease resulting from such infestation
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myiasis: infestation of the body by the larvae of flies (usually through a wound or other opening) or any disease resulting from such infestation
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onchocerciasis
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infestation with slender threadlike roundworms (filaria) deposited under the skin by the bite of black fleas; when the eyes are involved it can result in blindness; common in Africa and tropical America
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onchocerciasis: infestation with slender threadlike roundworms (filaria) deposited under the skin by the bite of black fleas; when the eyes are involved it can result in blindness; common in Africa and tropical America
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opisthorchiasis
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infestation with flukes obtained from eating raw fish; common in eastern Asia
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opisthorchiasis: infestation with flukes obtained from eating raw fish; common in eastern Asia
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pediculosis
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infestation with lice (Pediculus humanus) resulting in severe itching
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pediculosis: infestation with lice (Pediculus humanus) resulting in severe itching
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pediculosis_capitis
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infestation of the scalp with lice
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pediculosis_capitis: infestation of the scalp with lice
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pediculosis_corporis
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infestation of body skin with lice
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pediculosis_corporis: infestation of body skin with lice
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pediculosis_pubis
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infestation of the pubic hair by crab lice
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pediculosis_pubis: infestation of the pubic hair by crab lice
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trombiculiasis
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infestation with chiggers
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trombiculiasis: infestation with chiggers
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trichuriasis
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infestation by a roundworm; common in tropical areas with poor sanitation
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trichuriasis: infestation by a roundworm; common in tropical areas with poor sanitation
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emptiness
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the state of containing nothing
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emptiness: the state of containing nothing
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blankness
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the state of being blank; void; emptiness
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blankness: the state of being blank; void; emptiness
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hollowness
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the state of being hollow: having an empty space within
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hollowness: the state of being hollow: having an empty space within
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nothingness
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the state of nonexistence
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nothingness: the state of nonexistence
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thin_air
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nowhere to be found in a giant void
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thin_air: nowhere to be found in a giant void
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vacancy
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being unoccupied
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vacancy: being unoccupied
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vacuum
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the absence of matter
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vacuum: the absence of matter
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nakedness
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the state of being without clothing or covering of any kind
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nakedness: the state of being without clothing or covering of any kind
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nude
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without clothing (especially in the phrase `in the nude')
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nude: without clothing (especially in the phrase `in the nude')
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raw
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informal terms for nakedness
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raw: informal terms for nakedness
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undress
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partial or complete nakedness
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undress: partial or complete nakedness
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bareness
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the state of being unclothed and exposed (especially of a part of the body)
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bareness: the state of being unclothed and exposed (especially of a part of the body)
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baldness
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the condition of having no hair on the top of the head
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baldness: the condition of having no hair on the top of the head
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hairlessness
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the condition of being void of hair
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hairlessness: the condition of being void of hair
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alopecia
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loss of hair (especially on the head) or loss of wool or feathers; in humans it can result from heredity or hormonal imbalance or certain diseases or drugs and treatments (chemotherapy for cancer)
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alopecia: loss of hair (especially on the head) or loss of wool or feathers; in humans it can result from heredity or hormonal imbalance or certain diseases or drugs and treatments (chemotherapy for cancer)
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alopecia_areata
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patchy baldness
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alopecia_areata: patchy baldness
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male-patterned_baldness
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loss of hair on the crown of the head
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male-patterned_baldness: loss of hair on the crown of the head
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dishabille
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the state of being carelessly or partially dressed
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dishabille: the state of being carelessly or partially dressed
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shirtsleeves
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not wearing a jacket; means you are not wearing anything over your shirt
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shirtsleeves: not wearing a jacket; means you are not wearing anything over your shirt
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grace
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(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
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grace: (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
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damnation
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the state of being condemned to eternal punishment in Hell
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damnation: the state of being condemned to eternal punishment in Hell
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fire_and_brimstone
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(Old Testament) God's means of destroying sinners
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fire_and_brimstone: (Old Testament) God's means of destroying sinners
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omniscience
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the state of being omniscient; having infinite knowledge
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omniscience: the state of being omniscient; having infinite knowledge
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God's_Wisdom
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the omniscience of a divine being
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God's_Wisdom: the omniscience of a divine being
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omnipotence
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the state of being omnipotent; having unlimited power
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omnipotence: the state of being omnipotent; having unlimited power
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God's_Will
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the omnipotence of a divine being
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God's_Will: the omnipotence of a divine being
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perfection
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the state of being without a flaw or defect
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perfection: the state of being without a flaw or defect
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dream
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someone or something wonderful
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dream: someone or something wonderful
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polish
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a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality; ; ; --Joseph Conrad
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polish: a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality; ; ; --Joseph Conrad
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fare-thee-well
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state of perfection; the utmost degree
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fare-thee-well: state of perfection; the utmost degree
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intactness
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the state of being unimpaired
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intactness: the state of being unimpaired
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integrity
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an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
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integrity: an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
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completeness
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the state of being complete and entire; having everything that is needed
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completeness: the state of being complete and entire; having everything that is needed
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entirety
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the state of being total and complete
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entirety: the state of being total and complete
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comprehensiveness
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completeness over a broad scope
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comprehensiveness: completeness over a broad scope
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whole_shebang
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everything available; usually preceded by `the'
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whole_shebang: everything available; usually preceded by `the'
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partialness
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the state of being only a part; not total; incomplete
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partialness: the state of being only a part; not total; incomplete
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incompleteness
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the state of being crude and incomplete and imperfect
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incompleteness: the state of being crude and incomplete and imperfect
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sketchiness
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incompleteness of details
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sketchiness: incompleteness of details
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imperfection
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the state or an instance of being imperfect
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imperfection: the state or an instance of being imperfect
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failing
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a flaw or weak point
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failing: a flaw or weak point
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flaw
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an imperfection in a plan or theory or legal document that causes it to fail or that reduces its effectiveness
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flaw: an imperfection in a plan or theory or legal document that causes it to fail or that reduces its effectiveness
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tragic_flaw
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the character flaw or error of a tragic hero that leads to his downfall
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tragic_flaw: the character flaw or error of a tragic hero that leads to his downfall
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insufficiency
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a lack of competence
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insufficiency: a lack of competence
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fatigue
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used of materials (especially metals) in a weakened state caused by long stress
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fatigue: used of materials (especially metals) in a weakened state caused by long stress
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flaw
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defect or weakness in a person's character
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flaw: defect or weakness in a person's character
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defect
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an imperfection in a bodily system
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defect: an imperfection in a bodily system
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defect
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an imperfection in an object or machine
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defect: an imperfection in an object or machine
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blister
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a flaw on a surface resulting when an applied substance does not adhere (as an air bubble in a coat of paint)
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blister: a flaw on a surface resulting when an applied substance does not adhere (as an air bubble in a coat of paint)
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bug
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a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine
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bug: a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine
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hole
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a fault
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hole: a fault
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wart
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an imperfection in someone or something that is suggestive of a wart (especially in smallness or unattractiveness)
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wart: an imperfection in someone or something that is suggestive of a wart (especially in smallness or unattractiveness)
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birth_defect
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a defect that is present at birth
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birth_defect: a defect that is present at birth
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hydrocephalus
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an abnormal condition in which cerebrospinal fluid collects in the ventricles of the brain; in infants it can cause abnormally rapid growth of the head and bulging fontanelles and a small face; in adults the symptoms are primarily neurological
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hydrocephalus: an abnormal condition in which cerebrospinal fluid collects in the ventricles of the brain; in infants it can cause abnormally rapid growth of the head and bulging fontanelles and a small face; in adults the symptoms are primarily neurological
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hydronephrosis
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accumulation of urine in the kidney because of an obstruction in the ureter
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hydronephrosis: accumulation of urine in the kidney because of an obstruction in the ureter
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abrachia
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the condition of having no arms
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abrachia: the condition of having no arms
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amelia
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congenital absence of an arm or leg
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amelia: congenital absence of an arm or leg
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meromelia
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congenital absence of part of an arm or leg
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meromelia: congenital absence of part of an arm or leg
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phocomelia
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an abnormality of development in which the upper part of an arm or leg is missing so the hands or feet are attached to the body like stumps; rare condition that results from taking thalidomide during pregnancy
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phocomelia: an abnormality of development in which the upper part of an arm or leg is missing so the hands or feet are attached to the body like stumps; rare condition that results from taking thalidomide during pregnancy
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encephalocele
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protrusion of brain tissue through a congenital fissure in the skull
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encephalocele: protrusion of brain tissue through a congenital fissure in the skull
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familial_hypercholesterolemia
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congenital disorder characterized by high levels of cholesterol and early development of atherosclerosis
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familial_hypercholesterolemia: congenital disorder characterized by high levels of cholesterol and early development of atherosclerosis
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meningocele
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a congenital anomaly of the central nervous system in which a sac protruding from the brain or the spinal meninges contains cerebrospinal fluid (but no nerve tissue)
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meningocele: a congenital anomaly of the central nervous system in which a sac protruding from the brain or the spinal meninges contains cerebrospinal fluid (but no nerve tissue)
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myelomeningocele
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a congenital defect of the central nervous system in which a sac containing part of the spinal cord and its meninges protrude through a gap in the vertebral column; frequently accompanied by hydrocephalus and mental retardation
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myelomeningocele: a congenital defect of the central nervous system in which a sac containing part of the spinal cord and its meninges protrude through a gap in the vertebral column; frequently accompanied by hydrocephalus and mental retardation
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plagiocephaly
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congenital malformation of the skull in which the main axis of the skull is oblique
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plagiocephaly: congenital malformation of the skull in which the main axis of the skull is oblique
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polysomy
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congenital defect of having one or more extra chromosomes in somatic cells
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polysomy: congenital defect of having one or more extra chromosomes in somatic cells
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hermaphroditism
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congenital condition in which external genitalia and internal sex organs have both male and female characteristics
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hermaphroditism: congenital condition in which external genitalia and internal sex organs have both male and female characteristics
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pseudohermaphroditism
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congenital condition in which a person has external genitalia of one sex and internal sex organs of the other sex
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pseudohermaphroditism: congenital condition in which a person has external genitalia of one sex and internal sex organs of the other sex
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progeria
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a rare abnormality marked by premature aging (grey hair and wrinkled skin and stooped posture) in a child
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progeria: a rare abnormality marked by premature aging (grey hair and wrinkled skin and stooped posture) in a child
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scaphocephaly
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congenital malformation of the skull which is long and narrow; frequently accompanied by mental retardation
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scaphocephaly: congenital malformation of the skull which is long and narrow; frequently accompanied by mental retardation
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valgus
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a deformity in which there is an abnormal displacement of part of a limb away from the midline of the body
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valgus: a deformity in which there is an abnormal displacement of part of a limb away from the midline of the body
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varus
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a deformity in which part of a limb is turned inward to an abnormal degree
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varus: a deformity in which part of a limb is turned inward to an abnormal degree
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congenital_heart_defect
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a birth defect involving the heart
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congenital_heart_defect: a birth defect involving the heart
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