Dshs Medical General Terminology: Punjabi

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abdomen
ankle
appendix

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ਪੇਟ
ਗਿੱਟੇ
ਅੰਤਿਕਾ

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amniocentesis

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test to detect birth defects

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anesthetize

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to put to sleep

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angiography

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imagery to see inside blood vessels, lumen

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appendectomy

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to remove the appendix

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auscultation

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listening to the heart, lungs, or other organs with a stethoscope

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autopsy

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postmortem biological report to figure out cause of death and disease

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biopsy

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an examination of tissue removed from a living body to discover the presence, cause, or extent of a disease.

ਹੈਅਤੇਛੋਟੇਆਪਰੇਸ਼ਨ

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birth control

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the practice of preventing unwanted pregnancies, typically by use of contraception.

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blood test

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a scientific examination of a sample of blood, typically for the diagnosis of illness or for the detection and measurement of drugs or other substances.
ਖੂਨ ਦਾ ਟੈਸਟ

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blow

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expel air through pursed lips
fook

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bronchoscopy

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a procedure that allows your doctor to look inside your lungs' airways, called the bronchi

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caesarean section abortion

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to cut into you and take the baby out directly

operation naal kaddna

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CPR
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

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emergency procedure for manually preserving brain function until further measures to restore spontaneous blood

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Cardiograph

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An electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) is a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart. An EKG translates the heart's electrical activity into line tracings on paper

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castration

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any action, surgical, chemical or otherwise, by which a biological male loses use of the testes

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checkup

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a thorough examination, especially a medical or dental one.
ਪੜਤਾਲ

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chest x ray

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A chest x ray is a painless, noninvasive test that creates pictures of the structures inside your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels
ਛਾਤੀ ਦੇ x ਰੇ

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circumcision

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Male circumcision (from Latin circumcidere, meaning "to cut around") is the surgical removal of the foreskin (prepuce) from the human penis

ਸੁੰਨਤ

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CT Scan of the Chest

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A chest computed tomography (to-MOG-ra-fee) scan, or chest CT scan, is a painless, noninvasive test.
ਛਾਤੀ ਦਾ CT ਸਕੈਨ

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diagnose

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identify the nature of (an illness or other problem) by examination of the symptoms.

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dialysis

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Dialysis is a treatment that does some of the things done by healthy kidneys. It is needed when your own kidneys can no longer take care of your body's needs.

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dilation and curettage

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Dilation and curettage (D&C) is a procedure to remove tissue from inside your uterus

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duodenectomy

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Surgery to remove the duodenum

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ectopic pregnancy

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a pregnancy in which the fetus develops outside the uterus, typically in a Fallopian tube.

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electrocardiogram

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a record or display of a person's heartbeat produced by electrocardiography.

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emergency and emergency room

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ਸੰਕਟ
ਸੰਕਟਕਾਲੀ ਕਮਰੇ

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Endotracheal intubation

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Endotracheal intubation is a medical procedure in which a tube is placed into the windpipe (trachea), through the mouth or the nose. In most emergency situations it is placed through the mouth.

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exhale

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ਖੜਦੇ
ਇੱਕ ਸਾਹ ਬਾਹਰ ਲੈ

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facelift surgery

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ਚਿਹਰੇ-ਲਿਫਟ ਦੀ ਸਰਜਰੀ

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gastrectomy

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surgical removal of a part or the whole of the stomach.

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general anesthesia

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anesthesia that affects the whole body and usually induces a loss of consciousness.

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hold your breath

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ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਸਾਹ ਨੂੰ ਰੱਖਣ

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hypnosis

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the induction of a state of consciousness in which a person apparently loses the power of voluntary action and is highly responsive to suggestion or direction.

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hysterectomy

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a surgical operation to remove all or part of the uterus.

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immunization

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process by which an individual's immune system becomes fortified against an agent.
Teeeka

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incision

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ਚੀਰਾ
a surgical cut made in skin or flesh

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incubator

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ਇੰਕੂਵੇਟਰ
an enclosed apparatus providing a controlled environment for the care and protection of premature or unusually small babies

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inhale

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vich nu saah laiyo
saah andar nu khicho

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injection

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ਟੀਕਾ

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intensive care

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ਤੀਬਰ ਸੰਭਾਲ

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intravenously

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through or within a vein

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intravenous transfusion

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a solution administered into a vein through an infusion set that includes a plastic or glass vacuum bottle or bag containing the solution and tubing connecting

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laparoscopy

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a surgical procedure in which a fiber-optic instrument is inserted through the abdominal wall to view the organs in the abdomen or to permit a surgical procedure

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laryngoscopy

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medical procedure that is used to obtain a view of the vocal folds and the glottis.

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local anesthesia

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local anesthesia induced by injecting the anesthetic agent directly into or around the tissues to be anesthetized

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lumbar puncture

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the procedure of taking fluid from the spine in the lower back through a hollow needle, usually done for diagnostic purposes.

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lung scan

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A lung scan is a type of nuclear radiology procedure. This means that a tiny amount of a radioactive substance is used during the procedure to assist in the examination of the lungs.
ਫ਼ੇਫ਼ੜੇ ਸਕੈਨ

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mammography

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a technique using X-rays to diagnose and locate tumors of the breasts.

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mastectomy

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a surgical operation to remove a breast.

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MRI scan of the chest

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A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the chest is a noninvasive imaging method that uses powerful magnets and radio wave

ਛਾਤੀ ਦੇ MRI ਸਕੈਨ

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needle

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ਸੂਈ

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neurological examination

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A neurological examination is the assessment of sensory neuron and motor responses, especially reflexes, to determine whether the nervous system is impaired.
ਤੰਤੂ ਇਮਤਿਹਾਨ

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mental status and speech

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ਮਾਨਸਿਕ ਹਾਲਤ ਅਤੇ ਭਾਸ਼ਣ

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cranial nerves

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each of twelve pairs of nerves that arise directly from the brain, not from the spinal cord, and pass through separate apertures in the skull

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The motor system

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The motor system is the part of the central nervous system that is involved with movement. It consists of the pyramidal and extrapyramidal system.

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Sensory system

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A sensory system consists of sensory receptors, neural pathways, and parts of the brain involved in sensory perception.
ਸੰਵੇਦੀ ਸਿਸਟਮ ਨੂੰ

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reflex

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an action that is performed as a response to a stimulus and without conscious thought.

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neurosurgery

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surgery performed on the nervous system, especially the brain and spinal cord.

ਤੰਤੂਸੰਬੰਧੀ

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optometry

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the practice or profession of examining the eyes for visual defects and prescribing corrective lenses.

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oxygen

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life-supporting component of the air

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percussion

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A method of medical diagnosis in which various areas of the body, especially the chest, back, and abdomen, are tapped with the finger or a plexor to determine by resonance the condition of internal organs

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plastic surgery

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the process of reconstructing or repairing parts of the body, especially by the transfer of tissue, either in the treatment of injury or for cosmetic reasons.

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prognosis

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the likely course of a disease or ailment.

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Pulmonary angiography

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a procedure that uses a special dye (contrast material) and x-rays to see how blood flows through the lungs

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pulmonary function tests

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Pulmonary function tests are a group of tests that measure how well the lungs take in and release air and how well they move gases such as oxygen from the atmosphere into the body's circulation.

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Instillation abortion

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Performed by injecting a chemical solution consisting of either saline, urea, or prostaglandin through the abdomen and into the amniotic sac. The cervix is dilated prior to the injection, and the chemical solution induces uterine contractions which expel the fetus.
ਖਾਰੇ ਗਰਭਪਾਤ

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skeletal traction

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Traction on a bone structure by means of a pin or wire surgically inserted into the bone

ਪਿੰਜਰ ਜ਼ੋਰ

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skin test

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a test for an immune reaction performed by applying a substance topically or injecting it into the skin.

ਚਮੜੀ ਦਾ ਟੈਸਟ

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sterilization

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Sterilization (or sterilisation) is a term referring to any process that eliminates (removes) or kills all forms of life, including transmissible agents (such as fungi, bacteria, viruses, spore forms, etc.) present on a surface, contained in a fluid, in medication, or in a compound such as biological culture media.

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syringe

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a tube with a nozzle and piston or bulb for sucking in and ejecting liquid in a thin stream, used for cleaning wounds or body cavities, or fitted with a hollow needle for injecting or withdrawing fluids.

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take a deep breath

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ਇੱਕ ਡੂੰਘਾ ਸਾਹ ਲੈ

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test tube

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a thin glass tube closed at one end, used to hold small amounts of material for laboratory testing or experiments.

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Thoracentesis

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Thoracentesis is a procedure to remove fluid from the space between the lining of the outside of the lungs (pleura) and the wall of the chest.

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tonsillectomy

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a surgical operation to remove the tonsils.

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tracheostomy

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an incision in the windpipe made to relieve an obstruction to breathing.

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tubal ligation

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a surgical procedure for female sterilization that involves severing and tying the fallopian tubes.

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TB Test

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a test for tuberculosis in which a hypersensitive reaction to an intracutaneous injection of tuberculin indicates a previous or current infection

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Tympanoplasty

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surgical operation performed for the reconstruction of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) and/or the small bones of the middle ear (ossicles).

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ultrasound

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sound or other vibrations having an ultrasonic frequency, particularly as used in medical imaging.

ਖਰਕਿਰੀ

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vaccinate

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treat with a vaccine to produce immunity against a disease; inoculate.
teeka daina

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vasectomy

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the surgical cutting and sealing of part of each vas deferens, typically as a means of sterilization.

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abrasion

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an area damaged by scraping or wearing away.

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acute disease

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acute disease is a disease with a rapid onset and/or a short course
ਤੀਬਰ ਦੀ ਬਿਮਾਰੀ

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addiction

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ਅਮਲ

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advanced stage

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ਤਕਨੀਕੀ ਪੜਾਅ

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ailment

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ਬੀਮਾਰੀ
an illness, typically a minor one.

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alzheimer's disease

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progressive mental deterioration that can occur in middle or old age, due to generalized degeneration of the brain. It is the most common cause of premature senility.

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amnesia

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a condition in which a person is unable to remember things because of
brain injury, shock, or illness

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anaemia

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a condition in which a person is unable to remember things because of
brain injury, shock, or illness

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anaphylaxis

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an acute allergic reaction to an antigen (e.g., a bee sting) to which the body has become hypersensitive.

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aneurysm

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an excessive localized enlargement of an artery caused by a weakening of the artery wall.

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anthracosis

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lung disease caused by inhaling coal dust

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appendicitis

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a serious medical condition in which the appendix becomes inflamed and painful.

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An arthropathy

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is a disease of a joint.

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arthritis

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painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints

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astigmatism

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a defect in the eye or in a lens caused by a deviation from spherical curvature, which results in distorted images, as light rays are prevented from meeting at a common focus.

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atelectasis

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partial or complete collapse of the lung.

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athlete's foot

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a fungal infection affecting the skin between the toes. It is a form of ringworm.

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atherosclerosis

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a disease of the arteries characterized by the deposition of plaques of fatty material on their inner walls.

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atrophy

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of body tissue or an organ) waste away, typically due to the degeneration of cells, or become vestigial during evolution.

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bacilli

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a disease-causing bacterium.

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cholesterol

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a compound of the sterol type found in most body tissues, including the blood and the nerve

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chicken pox

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an infectious disease causing a mild fever and a rash of itchy inflamed blisters. It is caused by the herpes zoster virus and mainly affects children, who are afterward usually immune.
ਚਿਕਨ ਜੋਖੰਘਣ

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cataract

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a medical condition in which the lens of the eye becomes progressively opaque, resulting in blurred vision.

ਮੋਤੀਆ

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cerebral concussion

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trauma-induced change in mental status, with confusion and amnesia, and with or without a brief loss of consciousness
ਦਮਾਗ਼ੀ ਧੱਕਾ *

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A cerebral hemorrhage

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is an intra-axial hemorrhage; that is, it occurs within the brain tissue rather than outside of it.

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Cerebral palsy

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a condition marked by impaired muscle coordination (spastic paralysis) and/or other disabilities, typically caused by damage to the brain before or at birth.


ਿਦਮਾਗ਼ੀ ਲਕਵੇ*

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cecitis

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inflammation of the cecum.

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cardiac edema

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Cardiac edema is a buildup of fluids in the interstitial tissues and cavities of the body because of congestive heart failure

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cirrhosis

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a chronic disease of the liver marked by degeneration of cells, inflammation, and fibrous thickening of tissue. It is typically a result of alcoholism or hepatitis.

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clot/clotting

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ਗਤਲਾ

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colitis

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inflammation of the lining of the colon.

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coma

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a state of deep unconsciousness that lasts for a prolonged or indefinite period, caused especially by severe injury or illness.

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communicable disease

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A disease that is transmitted through direct contact with an infected individual or indirectly through a vector

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Congenital heart disease

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is a problem with the heart's structure and function that is present at birth.

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congestion

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the state of being congested.
ਭੜੱਕਾ*

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Conjuctivtis

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inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye.(pink eye)

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conscious

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ਸਚੇਤ

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contagious

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ਛੂਤ*

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convulsions

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a sudden, violent, irregular movement of a limb or of the body, caused by involuntary contraction of muscles and associated especially with brain disorders such as epilepsy, the presence of certain toxins or other agents in the blood, or fever in children. ਕੜਵੱਲ*

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coronary heart disease

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Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a narrowing of the small blood vessels that supply blood and oxygen to the heart. CHD is also called coronary artery disease.

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croup

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inflammation of the larynx and trachea in children, associated with infection and causing breathing difficulties.
ਖਰਖਰੀ

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cyst

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ਗੱਠ

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cystitis

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inflammation of the urinary bladder. It is often caused by infection and is usually accompanied by frequent, painful urination.

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deaf

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ਬੋਲ਼ਾ

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deformity

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a deformed part, especially of the body; a malformation.

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delirium

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an acutely disturbed state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication, and other disorders and is characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence of thought and speech.

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dementia

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a chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning.

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diabetes

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a metabolic disease in which the body’s inability to produce any or enough insulin causes elevated levels of glucose in the blood.

ਸ਼ੂਗਰ

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diarrhea

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ਦਸਤ

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Diphtheria

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an acute, highly contagious bacterial disease causing inflammation of the mucous membranes, formation of a false membrane in the throat that hinders breathing and swallowing, and potentially fatal heart and nerve damage by a bacterial toxin in the blood. It is now rare in developed countries because of immunization.

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dislocated

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disturb the normal arrangement or position of (something, typically a joint in the body).

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down's syndrome

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a congenital disorder arising from a chromosome defect, causing intellectual impairment and physical abnormalities including short stature and a broad facial profile. It arises from a defect involving chromosome 21, usually an extra copy (trisomy-21).

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dyslalia

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inability to articulate comprehensible speech, especially when associated with the use of private words or sounds.

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Dysphagia

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difficulty or discomfort in swallowing, as a symptom of disease.

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dysphemia

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Stuttering, also known as stammering, is a speech disorder in which the flow of speech is disrupted by involuntary repetitions and prolongations of sounds, syllables, words or phrases as well as involuntary silent pauses or blocks in which the person who stutters is unable to produce sounds