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Acidosis
Definition
a condition in which there is too much acid in the body fluids.
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Agoraphobia
Definition
a pathological fear of being in public places, often resulting in the sufferer becoming housebound
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Alogia
Definition
Complete lack of speech, as in profound mental retardation or advanced dementia
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Aneurysm
Definition
a sac formed by abnormal dilation of the weakened wall of a blood vessel
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Apnea
Definition
Temporary cessation of breathing
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Ataxia
Definition
The loss of full control of bodily movements
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Avulsion
Definition
The forcible tearing away of a body part by trauma or surgery
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Bradypnea
Definition
Abnormal slowness of respiration
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Catatonia
Definition
a state of apparent unresponsiveness to external stimuli in a person who is apparently awake.
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Colonoscopy
Definition
Examination of the colon with a colonoscope 
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Dependent edema
Definition
edema in lower or dependent parts of the body
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Dyskinesia
Definition
An impairment in the ability to control movements, characterized by spasmodic or repetitive motions or lack of coordination
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Dysphoria
Definition
An emotional state marked by anxiety, depression, and restlessness
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Dysuria
Definition
Difficult or painful urination
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Edentulous
Definition
toothless
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Egophony
Definition
A peculiar broken quality of the voice sounds, like the bleating of a goat, heard over lung tissue in cases of pleurisy with effusion
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Endocarditis
Definition
When the endocardium becomes damaged, bacteria from the blood stream can become lodged on the heart valves or heart lining
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Epidural
Definition
An injection into the epidural space of the spine
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Esophageal varices
Definition
Longitudinal, superficial venous varices at the lower end of the esophagus that are prone to ulceration and massive bleeding
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Exophthalmos
Definition
When there is an increase in the volume of the tissue behind the eyes, the eyes will appear to bulge out of the face.
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Fremitus
Definition
A palpable vibration, as felt by the hand placed on the chest during coughing or speaking
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Glycosuria
Definition
Excretion of carbohydrates in the urine
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Hematoma
Definition
A localized swelling filled with blood resulting from a break in a blood vessel
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Hepatitis
Definition
Inflammation of the liver
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Hydrocephaly
Definition
Hydrocephalus is an abnormal expansion of cavities (ventricles) within the brain that is caused by the accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid
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Hyperkinesis
Definition
Excessive motion
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Hyperplasia
Definition
An abnormal increase in cells in a tissue or organ, excluding tumor formation, whereby the bulk of the tissue or organ is increased
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Hyperuricemia
Definition
An unusually high concentration of uric acid in the blood.
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Hypoglycemia
Definition
An abnormally low concentration of glucose in the blood.
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Hypoxia
Definition
Insufficient levels of oxygen in blood or tissue.
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Incontinence
Definition
The inability to control excretory functions
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Interstitial
Definition
Relating to or situated in the small, narrow spaces between tissues or parts of an organ
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Lateral
Definition
Relating to or situated at or on the side
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Mastication
Definition
chewing
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Meningitis
Definition
inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain or spinal cord, caused by infection
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Myopathy
Definition
any disease affecting muscles or muscle tissue
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Neuralgia
Definition
severe spasmodic pain caused by damage to or malfunctioning of a nerve and often following the course of the nerve
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Oculogyric
Definition
Of or relating to the turning of the eyeballs in the sockets
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Orchiectomy
Definition
Surgical removal of one or both testes
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Osteoporosis
Definition
porosity and brittleness of the bones due to loss of calcium from the bone matrix
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Pallor
Definition
Extreme or unnatural paleness
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Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
Definition
attacks of severe shortness of breath and coughing that generally occur at night, usually awakening the person from sleep
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Photophobia
Definition
An abnormal or irrational fear of light
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Polydipsia
Definition
Excessive or abnormal thirst
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Priapism
Definition
Persistent, usually painful erection of the penis, especially as a consequence of disease and not related to sexual arousal
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Purulent
Definition
Containing, discharging, or causing the production of pus
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Resonance
Definition
a vocal sound heard on auscultation
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Rhinitis
Definition
inflammation of the mucous lining of the nose
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Stenosis
Definition
an abnormal narrowing or contraction of a duct or canal
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Suprapubic
Definition
above the pubes
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Tardive dyskinesia
Definition
condition marked by repetitious and involun-tary muscle movements in the trunk, limbs, and face. Often caused by antipsychotic medications
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Thrombocytopenia
Definition
An abnormal decrease in the number of platelets in the blood
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Transient
Definition
pertaining to a condition that is temporary
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Ulcer
Definition
a local defect, or excavation of the surface, of an organ or tissue, produced by sloughing of necrotic inflammatory tissue
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Varicose vein
Definition
An abnormally dilated or swollen vein
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Laparotomy
Definition
Surgical incision into the abdominal cavity through the loin or flank
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Craniotomy
Definition
Surgical removal of part of the skull to expose the brain
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