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| Insertion of a flexible tube into a body cavity for the purpose of draining fluid |
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| A tightening of muscle, tendons, ligaments, or skin that prevents normal movement and can cause deformities in bones, limbs, or joints |
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| Pressure sore (a.k.a., bedsore) |
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| Swelling caused by movement of protein and fluid into the interstitial space |
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| A high calcium level in the blood |
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| Extremely overweight, determined by calculating the body mass index (BMI) |
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| Low blood pressure that occurs as a result of a change in body position, such as standing suddenly after having been sitting or lying down |
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| Pertaining to bone-forming activity |
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| Pertaining to the breaking down of bone |
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| A pooling of blood that is often associated with immobility |
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