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32 Cards in this Set
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deficiency
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A lack or defect.
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degenerative
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Pertaining to deterioration.
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developmental
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Occurs as a result of some abnormality in the development of tissue, an organ, or body part.
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essential
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Disease for which cause is unknown.
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familial
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Occurring in more members of a family than would be expected by chance.
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functional
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Of, connected with, or being a function.
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hereditary
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Genetically transmitted from parent to offspring.
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idiopathic
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Of unknown cause
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infectious
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Disease caused by an infection.
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molecular
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Disease caused by abnormality in the chemical structure or concentration of a single molecule.
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neoplastic
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Pertaining to any new and abnormal growth.
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nutritional
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Relating to or affecting nutrition.
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organic
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Pertaining to or arising from an organ or the organs.
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traumatic
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Resulting from some type of injury.
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acquired
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Not genetic.
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acute
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Having a short and relatively severe course.
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asymptomatic
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Showing or causing no symptoms.
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chronic
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Persisting over a long period of time.
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congenital
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Present at birth.
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disabling
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Impairment of normal functions.
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end-stage
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Occurring in the final stages of a terminal disease or condition.
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intermittent
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Occurring at separated intervals.
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malignant
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Tending to become progressively worse and to result in death.
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neonatal
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Pertaining to the first four weeks after birth.
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paroxysmal
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Sudden recurrence or intensification of symptoms.
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progressive
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Advancing.
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recurrent
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Returning after remissions.
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relapsing
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Return of a disease after its apparent cessation.
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remissive
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Disease for which most or all of the symptoms have gone away.
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sequela
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Abnormality or disease which continues after the original disease has resolved.
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subacute
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An illness which is neither acute nor chronic.
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terminal
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Forming or pertaining to an end.
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