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Abscess
Definition
a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue
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Lymphadenopathy
Definition
abnormal enlargement of the lymph nodes
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Alkalosis
Definition
an abnormal condition of increased alkalinity (bases) of the blood and tissues
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Anemia
Definition
a condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total volume
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Aphasia
Definition
Loss of ability to understand or express speech, caused by brain damage
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Asymmetry
Definition
lack of symmetry
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Auscultation
Definition
the act of listening to sounds arising within organs (as the lungs or heart) as an aid to diagnosis and treatment
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Bradycardia
Definition
slow heart beat
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Cardiomegaly
Definition
enlargement of the heart
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Colitis
Definition
inflammation of the colon
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Contralateral
Definition
occurring on, affecting, or acting in conjunction with a part on the opposite side of the body
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Delusions
Definition
an abnormal mental state characterized by the occurrence of psychotic delusions
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Dyscrasia
Definition
an imbalance of components of the blood
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Dysphonia
Definition
defective use of the voice
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Dystonia
Definition
a state of disordered tonicity of tissues (as of muscle)
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Effusion
Definition
the fluid that escapes by extravasation
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Empyema
Definition
the presence of pus in a bodily cavity (as the pleural cavity)
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Epidermis
Definition
outer layer of skin
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Erythema
Definition
abnormal redness of the skin due to capillary congestion (as in inflammation)
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Excoriation
Definition
the act of abrading or wearing off the skin
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Fecal
Definition
feces
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Fluoroscopy
Definition
imaging technique commonly used to obtain real-time moving images of the internal structures of a patient through the use of a fluoroscope
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Gingivitis
Definition
inflammation of gums
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Hematemesis
Definition
vomiting blood
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Hemoptysis
Definition
The spitting of blood derived from the lungs or from the bronchial tubes
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Hirsutism
Definition
excessive growth of hair of normal or abnormal distribution
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Hyperkalemia
Definition
the presence of an abnormally high concentration of potassium in the blood
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Hyperpigmentation
Definition
excess pigmentation in a bodily part or tissue
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Hypovolemia
Definition
A decreased volume of circulating blood in the body
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Impotence
Definition
erectile dysfunction
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Intercostal space
Definition
space between 2 adjacent ribs
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Lacrimation
Definition
The secretion of tears, especially in excess
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Mammography
Definition
X-ray examination of breasts
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Menopause
Definition
cessation of menstruation
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Myelogram
Definition
a differential study of the cellular elements present in bone marrow usually made on material obtained by sternal biopsy
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Nephrotoxicity
Definition
the quality or state of being toxic to kidney cells
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Nystagmus
Definition
A rapid, involuntary oscillatory motion of the eyeball
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Oophorectomy
Definition
surgical removal of an ovary
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Osteomalacia
Definition
a disease of adults that is characterized by softening of the bones
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Ototoxicity
Definition
damage to the hearing or balance functions of the ear by drugs or chemicals
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Papule
Definition
A small, solid, usually inflammatory elevation of the skin that does not contain pus
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Paresthesia
Definition
A skin sensation, such as burning, prickling, itching, or tingling, with no apparent physical cause
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Phlebotomy
Definition
or practice of opening a vein by incision or puncture to remove blood
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Polycythemia
Definition
abnormal increase in the number of circulating red blood cells
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Postprandial
Definition
occurring after a meal
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Ptosis
Definition
sagging or prolapse of an organ or part especially a drooping of the upper eyelid
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Pyuria
Definition
the presence of pus in the urine
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Rales
Definition
an abnormal sound heard accompanying the normal respiratory sounds on auscultation of the chest
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Rheumatic
Definition
of , relating to, characteristic of, or affected with rheumatism
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Splenomegaly
Definition
abnormal enlargement of the spleen
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Superficial
Definition
near surface
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Tachypnea
Definition
increased rate of respiration
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Thoracotomy
Definition
surgical incision of the chest wall
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Torticollis
Definition
A contracted state of the neck muscles producing an unnatural position of the head
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Tympanotomy
Definition
myringotomy (incision of the tympanic membrane)
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Vaginitis
Definition
inflammation of vagina
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Lumbago
Definition
acute or chronic pain (as that caused by muscle strain) in the lower back
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