Diseases, Conditions, Treatments And Studies - Set 6

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hypothyroidism

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any state in which thyroid hormone production is below normal

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hypoxia

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lower-than-normal concentration of oxygen in arterial blood

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hysterectomy

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surgical procedure whereby the uterus (womb) is reduced

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impetigo

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it is a contagious bacterial skin infection caused by staph and strep bacteria, usually affecting children

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infertility

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diminished ability to conceive a child

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influenza

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respiratory illness caused by a virus

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insomnia

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difficulty in falling or staying asleep, the abscence of restful sleep, or poor quality of sleep

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ischemia

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inadequate blood supply to a local area due to blockage of blood vessels leading to that area

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IUD (intrauterine device)

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type of birth control that is inserted into your uterus. it is a small, flexible piece of plastic with a string on the end. it is inserted and removed by the caregiver. ____ prevent sperm from reaching or fertilizing an egg. ____ also prevent a fertilized egg from attaching to the uterus and developing into a fetus

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jaundice

 

(underline: icterus)

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yellowish staining of the skin and whites of the eyes (sclerae) with bilirubin, the pigment found in bile. it is also known as "______." it is a common condition in newborns

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kidney stones

 

(underline: renal calculus, kidney stones)

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hard mineral and crystalline material formed within the kidney or urinary tract. it is also known as _________. it is one of the most common disorders of the urinary tract. symptoms vary from painful urination to nausea and vomiting. the most common cause of ____ is not drinking enough water

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kleptomania

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mental illness in which somebody has a strong desire, which they cannot control, to steal things

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knee replacement (total)

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surgical procedure in which damaged parts of the knee joint are replaced with artificial parts

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labyrinthitis

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inflammation of the labyrinth of the ear, which can be accompanied by vertigo

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laminectomy

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surgical procedure in which the posterior (back part) of a vertebrae is removed

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laparoscopy

 

(underline: laparoscope)

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type of surgery in which small incisions are made in the abdominal wall through which a ________ and other instruments can be placed

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laparotomy

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operation to open the abdomen

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laryngitis

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inflammation of the voice box

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leiomyoma

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benign tumor of smooth muscle

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leprosy

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infectious disease of the skin, nervous system, and mucous membranes that is caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae. it is also known as hansen's disease. it has been known since biblical times

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lesion

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area of abnormal tissue change

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leukemia

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type of cancer of the white blood cells in which the growth and development of the blood cells are abnormal. it starts in the bone marrow, which is the soft tissue inside most bones

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lipoma

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benign tumor of adipocytes (fat cells), they are common in the skin and are found anywhere on the body

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adipocytes

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fat cells

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liposarcoma

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malignant tumor that arises in fat cells in deep tissue

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liposuction

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surgical suctioning of fat deposits from specific parts of the body

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lockjaw

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tetanus

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lumbosacral strain/sprain

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most common back problem

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lumpectomy

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surgical removal of a small tumor, which may be benign or cancerous

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lupus

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chronic inflammatory condition caused by an autoimmune disease. the immune system attacks healthy cells and tissues by mistake. it can damage the joints, skin, blood vessels and organs

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luxation

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complete dislocation of a joint

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lyme disease

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it is a bacterial illness, which is spread by ticks when they bite the skin

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lymphoma

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cancer of the lymph nodes

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malaria

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infectious disease transmitted by the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito

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malignant (tumor)

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having the properties of a malignancy that can invade and destroy nearby tissue and that may spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body

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malocclusion

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improper alignment of the teeth

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mammogram

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x-ray of the breast that is taken with a device that compresses and flattens the breast. it is a screening procedure for breast cancer. it an assist in identifying cysts, calcifications and tumors

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mastectomy

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removal of the breast, usually to remove cancerous tissue

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measles

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highly contagious disease that's caused by a virus, commonly affecting children

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melanoma

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type of skin cancer which begins in skin cells called melanocytes

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melena

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stool or vomit that is stained black by blood pigment or dark blood products

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menarche

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time in a girl's life when menstruation first begins

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meniere's disease

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disorder of the flow of fluids of the inner ear

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meningitis

 

(underline: meninges)

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inflammation of the membranes (called _______) that surround the brain and spinal cord. it is caused by infection of viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites and certain organisms

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menopause

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period of permanent cessation of menstruation, usually occurring between the ages of 45 and 55

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meralgia

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pain in the thigh

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mesothelioma

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malignant tumor of the covering of the lung or the lining of the pleural and abdominal cavities, often associated with exposure to asbestos

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metastasize

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spread of a disease from one part of the body to another

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migraine

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extremely severe paroxysmal headache, usually confined to one side of the head and often associated with nausea

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miscarriage

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any pregnancy that ends spontaneously before the fetus can survive

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MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)

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____ scan is a safe and painless test that can provide detailed pictures of organs and other structures inside the body

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MS (multiple sclerosis)

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disease that is characterized by loss of myelin (demyelinization), abbreviated __. it is chronic, degenerative and often episodic disease of the central nervous system

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demyelinization

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loss of myelin

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mumps

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acute (sudden, short-lived) viral illness that usually presents with inflammation of the salivary glands, particularly the parotid glands

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mycotic infection

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fungal infection in or on a part of the body

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myelitis

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inflammation of the spinal cord or of the bone marrow

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myelogram

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x-ray test of the spinal cord and the bones of the spine

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congenital

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present at birth

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cerebrospinal fluid

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CSF

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human immunodeficiency virus

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HIV

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renal calculus

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also known kidney stones

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hansen's disease

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also known as leprosy

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icterus

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also known as jaundice