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fitness
good physical condition; being in shape or in condition
fitness: good physical condition; being in shape or in condition
fettle
a state of fitness and good health
fettle: a state of fitness and good health
repair
a formal way of referring to the condition of something
repair: a formal way of referring to the condition of something
soundness
a state or condition free from damage or decay
soundness: a state or condition free from damage or decay
seaworthiness
fitness to traverse the seas
seaworthiness: fitness to traverse the seas
airworthiness
fitness to fly
airworthiness: fitness to fly
unfitness
poor physical condition; being out of shape or out of condition (as from a life of ease and luxury)
unfitness: poor physical condition; being out of shape or out of condition (as from a life of ease and luxury)
infirmity
the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
infirmity: the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
asthenia
an abnormal loss of strength
asthenia: an abnormal loss of strength
cachexia
any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease
cachexia: any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease
disability
the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
disability: the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
disability_of_walking
a disability that interferes with or prevents walking
disability_of_walking: a disability that interferes with or prevents walking
abasia
inability to walk
abasia: inability to walk
abasia_trepidans
abasia due to trembling of the legs
abasia_trepidans: abasia due to trembling of the legs
atactic_abasia
abasia due to ataxia of the legs
atactic_abasia: abasia due to ataxia of the legs
choreic_abasia
abasia related to abnormal movements of the legs
choreic_abasia: abasia related to abnormal movements of the legs
paralytic_abasia
abasia related to paralysis of the leg muscles
paralytic_abasia: abasia related to paralysis of the leg muscles
paroxysmal_trepidant_abasia
abasia related to spasticity of the legs
paroxysmal_trepidant_abasia: abasia related to spasticity of the legs
spastic_abasia
abasia due to spastic contractions of the leg muscles
spastic_abasia: abasia due to spastic contractions of the leg muscles
lameness
disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet
lameness: disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet
intermittent_claudication
lameness due to pain in leg muscles because the blood supply is inadequate; pain subsides with rest
intermittent_claudication: lameness due to pain in leg muscles because the blood supply is inadequate; pain subsides with rest
astasia
inability to stand due to muscular incoordination
astasia: inability to stand due to muscular incoordination
amputation
a condition of disability resulting from the loss of one or more limbs
amputation: a condition of disability resulting from the loss of one or more limbs
sequela
any abnormality following or resulting from a disease or injury or treatment
sequela: any abnormality following or resulting from a disease or injury or treatment
hearing_impairment
impairment of the sense of hearing
hearing_impairment: impairment of the sense of hearing
deafness
partial or complete loss of hearing
deafness: partial or complete loss of hearing
conductive_hearing_loss
hearing loss due to problems with the bones of the middle ear
conductive_hearing_loss: hearing loss due to problems with the bones of the middle ear
hyperacusis
abnormal acuteness of hearing due to increased irritability of the sensory neural mechanism; characterized by intolerance for ordinary sound levels
hyperacusis: abnormal acuteness of hearing due to increased irritability of the sensory neural mechanism; characterized by intolerance for ordinary sound levels
sensorineural_hearing_loss
hearing loss due to failure of the auditory nerve
sensorineural_hearing_loss: hearing loss due to failure of the auditory nerve
tone_deafness
an inability to distinguish differences in pitch
tone_deafness: an inability to distinguish differences in pitch
deaf-mutism
congenital deafness that results in inability to speak
deaf-mutism: congenital deafness that results in inability to speak
mutism
the condition of being unable or unwilling to speak
mutism: the condition of being unable or unwilling to speak
analgesia
absence of the sense of pain without loss of consciousness
analgesia: absence of the sense of pain without loss of consciousness
dysomia
impairment of the sense of smell
dysomia: impairment of the sense of smell
anosmia
absence of the sense of smell (as by damage to olfactory nasal tissue or the olfactory nerve or by obstruction of the nasal passages)
anosmia: absence of the sense of smell (as by damage to olfactory nasal tissue or the olfactory nerve or by obstruction of the nasal passages)
hyposmia
lessened sensitivity to odors
hyposmia: lessened sensitivity to odors
visual_impairment
impairment of the sense of sight
visual_impairment: impairment of the sense of sight
myopia
(ophthalmology) eyesight abnormality resulting from the eye's faulty refractive ability; distant objects appear blurred
myopia: (ophthalmology) eyesight abnormality resulting from the eye's faulty refractive ability; distant objects appear blurred
astigmatism
(ophthalmology) impaired eyesight resulting usually from irregular conformation of the cornea; common in nearsighted people
astigmatism: (ophthalmology) impaired eyesight resulting usually from irregular conformation of the cornea; common in nearsighted people
anopia
sightlessness (especially because of a structural defect in or the absence of an eye)
anopia: sightlessness (especially because of a structural defect in or the absence of an eye)
hyperopia
abnormal condition in which vision for distant objects is better than for near objects
hyperopia: abnormal condition in which vision for distant objects is better than for near objects
hemeralopia
inability to see clearly in bright light
hemeralopia: inability to see clearly in bright light
hemianopia
blindness in one half of the visual field of one or both eyes
hemianopia: blindness in one half of the visual field of one or both eyes
quadrantanopia
blindness in one fourth of the visual field
quadrantanopia: blindness in one fourth of the visual field
metamorphopsia
a defect of vision in which objects appear to be distorted; usually due to a defect in the retina
metamorphopsia: a defect of vision in which objects appear to be distorted; usually due to a defect in the retina
nyctalopia
inability to see clearly in dim light; due to a deficiency of vitamin A or to a retinal disorder
nyctalopia: inability to see clearly in dim light; due to a deficiency of vitamin A or to a retinal disorder
photoretinitis
damage to the retina resulting from exposure of the eye to the sun without adequate protection
photoretinitis: damage to the retina resulting from exposure of the eye to the sun without adequate protection
presbyopia
a reduced ability to focus on near objects caused by loss of elasticity of the crystalline lens after age 45
presbyopia: a reduced ability to focus on near objects caused by loss of elasticity of the crystalline lens after age 45
eye_condition
the condition of the optical properties of the eye
eye_condition: the condition of the optical properties of the eye
anisometropia
difference in the refractive power of the two eyes
anisometropia: difference in the refractive power of the two eyes
isometropia
equality of refractive power in the two eyes
isometropia: equality of refractive power in the two eyes
snowblindness
temporary blindness caused by exposure to sunlight reflected from snow or ice
snowblindness: temporary blindness caused by exposure to sunlight reflected from snow or ice
retinal_detachment
visual impairment resulting from the retina becoming separated from the choroid in the back of the eye; treated by photocoagulation
retinal_detachment: visual impairment resulting from the retina becoming separated from the choroid in the back of the eye; treated by photocoagulation
scotoma
an isolated area of diminished vision within the visual field
scotoma: an isolated area of diminished vision within the visual field
annular_scotoma
a circular scotoma surrounding the center of the field of vision
annular_scotoma: a circular scotoma surrounding the center of the field of vision
central_scotoma
a scotoma that involves the fixation point
central_scotoma: a scotoma that involves the fixation point
hemianopic_scotoma
a scotoma involving half of the visual field
hemianopic_scotoma: a scotoma involving half of the visual field
paracentral_scotoma
a scotoma that is adjacent to the fixation point
paracentral_scotoma: a scotoma that is adjacent to the fixation point
scintillating_scotoma
a localized area of diminished vision edged by shimmering colored lights; in many people it indicates the onset of migraine
scintillating_scotoma: a localized area of diminished vision edged by shimmering colored lights; in many people it indicates the onset of migraine
tunnel_vision
visual impairment involving a loss of peripheral vision
tunnel_vision: visual impairment involving a loss of peripheral vision
eyelessness
blindness due to loss of the eyes
eyelessness: blindness due to loss of the eyes
figural_blindness
inability to see shapes and contours
figural_blindness: inability to see shapes and contours
strabismus
abnormal alignment of one or both eyes
strabismus: abnormal alignment of one or both eyes
walleye
strabismus in which one or both eyes are directed outward
walleye: strabismus in which one or both eyes are directed outward
torticollis
an unnatural condition in which the head leans to one side because the neck muscles on that side are contracted
torticollis: an unnatural condition in which the head leans to one side because the neck muscles on that side are contracted
dysfunction
(medicine) any disturbance in the functioning of an organ or body part or a disturbance in the functioning of a social group
dysfunction: (medicine) any disturbance in the functioning of an organ or body part or a disturbance in the functioning of a social group
paralysis
loss of the ability to move a body part
paralysis: loss of the ability to move a body part
paresis
a slight or partial paralysis
paresis: a slight or partial paralysis
paraparesis
a slight paralysis or weakness of both legs
paraparesis: a slight paralysis or weakness of both legs
metroptosis
prolapse of the uterus
metroptosis: prolapse of the uterus
nephroptosis
prolapse of the kidney
nephroptosis: prolapse of the kidney
ptosis
drooping of the upper eyelid caused by muscle paralysis and weakness
ptosis: drooping of the upper eyelid caused by muscle paralysis and weakness
brow_ptosis
sagging eyebrows
brow_ptosis: sagging eyebrows
prolapse
the slipping or falling out of place of an organ (as the uterus)
prolapse: the slipping or falling out of place of an organ (as the uterus)
paraplegia
paralysis of the lower half of the body (most often as a result of trauma)
paraplegia: paralysis of the lower half of the body (most often as a result of trauma)
hemiplegia
paralysis of one side of the body
hemiplegia: paralysis of one side of the body
quadriplegia
paralysis of both arms and both legs
quadriplegia: paralysis of both arms and both legs
hypoesthesia
impairment of tactile sensitivity; decrease of sensitivity
hypoesthesia: impairment of tactile sensitivity; decrease of sensitivity
knock-knee
an inward slant of the thigh
knock-knee: an inward slant of the thigh
pigeon_toes
disability in which the toes are turned inward; often associated with knock-knee
pigeon_toes: disability in which the toes are turned inward; often associated with knock-knee
bow_leg
outward curvature of the legs
bow_leg: outward curvature of the legs
unsoundness
a condition of damage or decay
unsoundness: a condition of damage or decay
disrepair
in need of repairs
disrepair: in need of repairs
decay
an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying
decay: an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying
putrefaction
a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor
putrefaction: a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor
putrescence
in a state of progressive putrefaction
putrescence: in a state of progressive putrefaction
decomposition
in a decomposed state
decomposition: in a decomposed state
disintegration
a loss (or serious disruption) of organization in some system
disintegration: a loss (or serious disruption) of organization in some system
deterioration
a symptom of reduced quality or strength
deterioration: a symptom of reduced quality or strength
rancidity
the state of being rancid; having a rancid scent or flavor (as of old cooking oil)
rancidity: the state of being rancid; having a rancid scent or flavor (as of old cooking oil)
corrosion
a state of deterioration in metals caused by oxidation or chemical action
corrosion: a state of deterioration in metals caused by oxidation or chemical action
devastation
the state of being decayed or destroyed
devastation: the state of being decayed or destroyed
ruin
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
ruin: an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
decrepitude
a state of deterioration due to old age or long use
decrepitude: a state of deterioration due to old age or long use
wear
impairment resulting from long use
wear: impairment resulting from long use
blight
a state or condition being blighted
blight: a state or condition being blighted
end
a final state
end: a final state
foulness
disgusting wickedness and immorality
foulness: disgusting wickedness and immorality
impropriety
the condition of being improper
impropriety: the condition of being improper
iniquity
absence of moral or spiritual values
iniquity: absence of moral or spiritual values