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Comorbidity |
The simultaneous presence of two chronic diseases or conditions in a patient |
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Etiology |
The cause of a disease |
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Systole |
Phase of the heartbeat during which the muscle contracts, pumping blood to the body |
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Diastolic |
Phase of the heartbeat during which the muscle is relaxed and the heart fills with blood |
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Diuretic |
A substance that promotes the production of urine |
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Paresthesia |
Sensation of tingling or numbness |
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Polydipsia |
Excessive thirst |
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Ischemia |
Loss of blood supply to tissue |
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Anticoagulant |
A drug that prevents blood clotting |
