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Hematuria

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presence of blood in the urine

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Phlebotomist

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medical professional who is trained to draw blood from patients for tests and/or procedures

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Bacteriuria

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presence of bacteria in the urine

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Hyperthermia

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extremely high fever

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Hypothermia

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abnormally low body temperature

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Pharyngitis

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inflammation of the pharynix

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bulimia nervosa

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eating disorder; distorted body image leads to binge eating and purging

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Cystolith

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stone located within the urinary bladder

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Narcolepsy

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chronic sleep disorder characterized by overwhelming daytime drowsiness & sudden attacks of sleep

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Photophobia

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excessive sensitivity to light

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Purulent

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producing or containing pus

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Thymitis

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inflammation of the thymus gland

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Epididymis

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coiled tube attached to the testicle that stores and transports sperm

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Chlamydia

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a common bacterial STD that affects both males and females, but can cause permanent damage in females

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Vaginitis

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inflammation of the lining of the vagina

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Cervicitis

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inflammation of the cervix that is usually caused by an infection

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Ovariorrhexis

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rupture of an ovary

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Pancreatectomy

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surgical removal of all or part of the pancreas

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Adrenalitis

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inflammation of the adrenal glands

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Pinealectomy

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surgical removal of the pineal gland

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Pancreatitis

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inflammation of the pancreas

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Wheal

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small bump that itches

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Exanthem

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widespread rash

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Vitiligo

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irregular patches of white skin

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Pruritus
itching associated with dermatitis
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Iridectomy
surgical removal of a portion of the tissue of the iris
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Optometrist
specialist who provides primary eye care, including diagnosing eye diseases & conditions
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Scleritis
inflammation of the white of the eye
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Keratitis
inflammation of the cornea
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Dyslexia
learning disability cause by brain’s inability to process symbols
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obsessive-compulsive disorder
chronic, long-lasting disorder characterized by uncontrollable, recurring thoughts & behaviors
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Hallucination
a sensory perception experienced in the absence of external stimulation
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Schizophrenia
psychotic disorder usually characterized by withdrawal from reality
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Cystitis
inflammation of the bladder
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Cystocele
hernia of the bladder through the vaginal wall
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interstitial cystitis
chronic inflammation within the walls of the bladder
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Enuresis
involuntary discharge of urine
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Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
procedure that allows direct visualization of the upper GI tract
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Salmonellosis
an infection transmitted by animal feces or by eating contaminated raw or undercooked meats, eggs, or unpasteurized milk and cheese products
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morbid obesity
condition of weighing 2 or more times ideal weight
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Regurgitation
return of swallowed food into the mouth
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sleep apnea
disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep causing decrease in blood-oxygen levels
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Phlegm
thick mucus secreted by the tissues lining the respiratory passages
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Asthma
chronic inflammatory disease of bronchial tubes
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Sinusitis
inflammation of the sinuses
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Prognosis
prediction of the probable course and outcome of a disorder
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Inguinal
relating to the groin, lower area of the abdomen
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Metatarsals
five bones that form the part of the foot where the toes are attached
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Paralysis
loss of sensation and voluntary muscle movements through disease or injury to nerve supply
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automated external defibrillator
device for non-professional emergency use to deliver electrical shock to restore heart rhythm
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Allergen
a substance that produces an allergic reaction
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Oncologist
physician specializing in the diagnosis & treatment of malignant disorders
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Lymphoma
malignancies affecting lymphoid tissues
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Splenomegaly
enlarged spleen
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Myoma
benign tumor made up of muscle tissue
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Bradycardia
abnormally slow resting heart rate
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Leukemia
type of cancer with progressive increase in number of abnormal leukocytes in blood-forming tissue, organs, and circulating blood
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Tachycardia
abnormally rapid resting heart rate
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Hemostasis
stop or control bleeding
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Hemiparesis
slight paralysis or weakness affecting one side of the body
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Pronation
rotating the arm/leg so that hand palm/foot sole is turned downward or backward
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Neuromuscular
pertaining to the relationship between a nerve and muscle
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Fasciitis
inflammation of a fascia
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Podiatrist
specialist in diagnosing and treating foot disorders
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Vertebrae
26 bony units in the spinal column
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Metacarpals
five bones that form the palms of the hands
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Lumbago
pain of the lumbar region of the spine
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Peritonitis
inflammation of the peritoneum
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Posterior
situated in the back (back of the body or back of an organ)
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Homeostasis
self-regulating body processes that maintain internal stability
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Anterior
situated in the front (front of the body or front of an organ)
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Disease
a condition in which one or more body parts are not functioning normally
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Symptom
subjective evidence of a disease
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Acute
a condition that develops suddenly with severe signs/symptoms and lasts a short time
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Sign
objective evidence of a disease
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