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The decrease in the size of a body part, cell, organ, or tissue
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Atrophy
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Lou Gehrig's Disease, Named after the Yankees baseball player who retired after being diagnosed with this disease, Stephen Hawking had this disease.
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
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An eye disorder where the front surface of the eye is curved differently than the other. Distorts visual image.
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Astigmatism
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A hormone that is produced by the thyroid gland. Regulates calcium and phosphorus levels in the blood.
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Calcitonin
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Bruising and bleeding on the surface of the brain. Occurs when the head is struck.
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Cerebral Contusion
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Inability of the heart to pump enough blood to meet the needs of the body. Can lead to heart attacks, lung congestion, dyspnea (labored breathing), or death.
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Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
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Development of a blood clot in a deep vein, usually in the legs. Also known as Thrombophlebitis.
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Deep-vein Thrombosis (DVT)
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Creation and study of graphic records of electric currents originating in the heart.
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Electrocardiography (ECG or EKG)
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Rapid enzyme immunochemical method for identifying the presence of antigens, antibodies, or other substances in the blood. Formerly named ELISA.
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Enzyme Immunosorbent Assay
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A sudden blockage of aqueous humor outflow causes rapid increase in intraocular pressure. Can cause vision loss.
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Acute (or Closed-Angle) Glaucoma
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The aqueous humor drains too slowly, leading to increasing intraocular pressure. Can cause vision loss.
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Chronic (or Open Angle) Glaucoma
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Condition in which the renal pelvis and calyces become distended and dilated and begin to atrophy due to urine outflow obstruction.
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Hydronephrosis
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An X-ray examination of the kidney, ureters, and bladder after injection of a contrast medium.
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Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP)
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An abnormal increase in the curvature of the thoracic vertebrae, causing hunchback.
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Kyphosis
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An abnormal increase in the curvature of the lumbar vertebrae, causing swayback.
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Lordosis
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Infestation of the head, body, or pubic lice, marked by itching, the appearance of lice on the body, and eggs (nits) attached to hair shafts.
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Pediculosis
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Inflammation of the pharynx. Commonly called a sore throat.
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Pharyngitis
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Group of tests that provide information regarding lung capacity. Sometime called Spirometry.
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Pulmonary Function Tests
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Chronic condition that causes flushing and redness of the face, neck, and chest.
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Rosacea
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Unilateral painful vesicles occurring on the upper body, caused by the herpes zoster virus (same virus that caused chicken pox). Also called herpes zoster or zona.
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Shingles
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Deviation or misalignment of the eyes that may adversely affect depth perception. Types include exotropia, esotropia, hypertropia, and hypotropia.
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Strabismus
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Type of vascular disease associated with tobacco usek, marked by inflammation and clot formation within small vessels of the hands and feet, which may to lead to gangrene and surgical amputation. Buerger's Disease.
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Thromboangiitis Obliterans (TAO)
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Temporary stroke-like symptoms caused by a brief interruption of blood supply to a part of the brain. Can temporarily restrict movement.
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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
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Visual examination of the GI tract, from the the esophagus stomach into the duodenum.
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Upper Endoscopy
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Radiological examination of the bladder and urethra during urination.
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Voiding Cystourethrography (VCUG)
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