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abnormal gait - gait abnormalities are unusual and uncontrollable problems with walking
abscess - localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue
achalasia
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obstruction of the esophagus that develops due to failure of the esophagogastric
sphincter to relax, causing the upper esophagus to fill with retained
food.
acute
brain syndrome - sudden state of severe confusion and rapid changes in brain function
adenoma - a benign tumor of a glandular structure or of glandular origin
agitation - an unpleasant state of extreme arousal, increased tension, and irritability;
extreme emotional disturbance
alcohol
intolerance - allergy-like symptoms following ingestion of alcohol such as flushing
and reddening of the face
anaphylactoid - resembling anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock
angina pectoris
- severe spasmodic pain in the chest associated with an insufficient
supply of blood to the heart, usually involving the left shoulder area
anuria - the failure of the kidneys to excrete urine; absence of urine
apathy - inappropriate lack of interest, concern, or emotion; indifference
aphasia - loss of the ability to articulate ideas or comprehend spoken or written
language, resulting from damage to the brain caused by injury or disease
aphthous
stomatitis - inflammation of the mucous membrane of the mouth; associated with
thrush
apnea
- temporary absence or cessation of breathing
arrhythmia - an alteration in rhythm of the heartbeat
arthritis - inflammation of a joint, or joints, of the skeletal system; usually
accompanied by pain
arthrosis - degenerative disease of a joint of the skeletal system
ascites - accumulation of serous fluid in peritoneal (abdominal) cavity
asthenia - abnormal loss or lack of bodily strength; weakness; debility
asthma - chronic respiratory disease, usually allergic in origin; characterized
by sudden recurring attacks of labored breathing, chest constriction,
wheezing and coughing
ataxia - loss of the ability to coordinate muscle movements
atelectasis - collapse of part of the lung caused by blockage to the airway (bronchioles)
or by sustained shallow breathing
atrial
fibrillation - rapid irregular twitchings of the muscular wall of the heart
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