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| abnormally large increase in the number of white blood cells in the blood, often occurring during an acute infection or inflammation |
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| pertaining to the upper jawbone |
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| a severe reduction in the number of leukocytes |
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| procedure for elimination of areas of narrowing in the blood vessels. |
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| the complete or partial collapse of a lung |
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| excess of nitrogen-containing compounds in the blood |
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| examination of the bronchi through a bronchoscope |
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| Surgical removal of the gallbladder |
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| the surgical creation of an opening between the colon and the body surface |
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| bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to excessive concentration of reduced hemoglobin in the blood |
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| loss of intellectual capacity accompanied usually by irrational behavior |
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| abnormal change in size, shape or organization of adult cells |
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| Internal bruising or bleeding |
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| accumulation of an excessive amount of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities |
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| Examination of the interior of a canal or hollow organ by means of an endoscope |
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| intense feeling of elation or well-being |
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| exude from or pass out of a vessel into the tissues |
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| presence of fungi in the blood stream |
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| decreased volume of granulocytes in the blood |
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| distention of the jugular vein induced by applying manual pressure over the liver; it suggests insufficiency of the right heart |
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| an excess of calcium in the blood. |
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| excess of lipids in the blood |
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| abnormally low concentration of potassium ions in the blood |
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| Death of tissue due to inadequate blood supply |
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| yellowness of the skin, scleras, mucous membranes, and excretions due to hyperbilirubinemia and deposition of bile pigments |
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| flat, discolored area on the skin |
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| Abnormal smallness of the head |
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| originating in or stimulated by the nervous system or nerve impulses |
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| pertaining to the back of the head |
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| Difficulty in breathing that occurs while the patient is lying down |
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| complete loss of strength in an affected limb or muscle group |
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| the act of striking a part with short, sharp blows as an aid in diagnosing the condition of the underlying parts by the sound obtained |
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| inflammation of the rectum |
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| small inflamed skin swelling that is filled with pus |
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| tearing or disruption of tissue |
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| inflammation of the oral mucosa |
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| Inflammation of a vein caused by or associated with the formation of a blood clot |
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| involuntary trembling or quivering |
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| pertaining to or emanating from uremia |
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| A sensation of irregular or whirling motion, either of oneself or of external objects, often caused by inner ear disease |
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