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A lack or defect.
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deficiency
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pertaining to deterioration.
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degenerative
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this on a type of disease which occurs as a result of some abnormality in the development of tissue, an organ, or body part.
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developmental
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this term is assigned to diseases for which the cause is unknown. it is assumed that it arises spontaneously.
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essential
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occurring in or affecting more members of a family than would be expected by chance.
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familial
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this is due to a disturbance of function without evidence of a structural or chemical abnormality.
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functional
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this term means genetically transmitted from parent to offspring.
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hereditary
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this means of unknown cause, arising spontaneously.
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idiopathic
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a disease which is caused by an infection. an infection is the invasion and multiplication of microorganisms in body tissue.
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infectious
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a disease caused by abnormality in the chemical structure or concentration of a single molecule.
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molecular
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pertaining to any new and abnormal growth, specifically a new growth of tissue which is progressive and uncontrolled.
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neoplastic
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a disease whose causation is due to nutritional factors, either insufficient or excessive dietary intake.
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nutritional
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a disease which is due to a demonstrable abnormality in a bodily structure.
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organic
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resulting from some type of injury: physical, chemical, or psychological.
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traumatic
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