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albumin
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the main protein in blood plasma
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anteflexion
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a displacement of an organ
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cervical
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pertaining to the neck of any organ
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clavicle
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collar bone
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epistaxis
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nose bleed
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glaucoma
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increased pressure in the eye
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humerus
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upper arm bone
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ischemia
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restriction in blood supply
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leukemia
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abnormal increase of white blood cells
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diabetes mellitus
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type 1 (lack of insulin)
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menstruation
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discharge through the vagina of blood
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occlusion
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state of being closed
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optic chiasm
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the point of crossing of the optic nerve fibers
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parasite
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an organism wich obtains food and shelterfrom another organism
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pemphigus
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blister
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pericardium
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sac around the heart
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peristalsis
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contraction
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petit mal
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a type of seizure
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pharynx
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throat
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pleurisy
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inflammation of the pleura
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polyp
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small growth
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prostate
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small gland at the base of the male bladder
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respiratory
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breathe
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rheumatic
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pertaining to rheumatism
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sphincter
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a ringlike band of muscles that constricts a passage of a natural orifice
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