malignant neoplastic disease: any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream


angiosarcoma: a rare malignant neoplasm arising from vascular tissue; usually occurs in the breast and skin and is believed to originate from the endothelial cells of blood vessels


chondrosarcoma: a malignant neoplasm of cartilage cells


Ewing's sarcoma: malignant tumor in bone marrow (usually in the pelvis or in long bones)


Ewing's tumor: malignant tumor in bone marrow (usually in the pelvis or in long bones)


Ewing's tumour: malignant tumor in bone marrow (usually in the pelvis or in long bones)


endothelial myeloma: malignant tumor in bone marrow (usually in the pelvis or in long bones)


Kaposi's sarcoma: a sarcoma that starts with purplish spots on the feet and legs and spreads from the skin to lymph nodes and internal organs; a common manifestation of AIDS


leiomyosarcoma: sarcoma of smooth muscle; occurs most often digestive tract or uterus or bladder or prostate


liposarcoma: sarcoma of fat cells


myosarcoma: sarcoma of muscle tissue


neurosarcoma: a malignant neoplasm of nerve tissue and fibrous tissue and connective tissue


malignant neuroma: a malignant neoplasm of nerve tissue and fibrous tissue and connective tissue


osteosarcoma: malignant bone tumor; most common in children and young adults where it tends to affect the femur


osteogenic sarcoma: malignant bone tumor; most common in children and young adults where it tends to affect the femur


lymphadenoma: an abnormally enlarged lymph node


lymphadenopathy: chronic abnormal enlargement of the lymph nodes (usually associated with disease)


lymphoma: a neoplasm of lymph tissue that is usually malignant; one of the four major types of cancer


Hodgkin's disease: a malignant disorder in which there is progressive (but painless) enlargement of lymph tissue followed by enlargement of the spleen and liver


carcinoma: any malignant tumor derived from epithelial tissue; one of the four major types of cancer


cancroid: the most common form of skin cancer


squamous cell carcinoma: the most common form of skin cancer


leukemia: malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues; characterized by abnormal proliferation of leukocytes; one of the four major types of cancer


leukaemia: malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues; characterized by abnormal proliferation of leukocytes; one of the four major types of cancer


leucaemia: malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues; characterized by abnormal proliferation of leukocytes; one of the four major types of cancer


cancer of the blood: malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues; characterized by abnormal proliferation of leukocytes; one of the four major types of cancer


acute leukemia: rapidly progressing leukemia


acute lymphocytic leukemia: acute leukemia characterized by proliferation of immature lymphoblast-like cells in bone marrow, lymph nodes, spleen, and blood; most common in children


acute lymphoblastic leukemia: acute leukemia characterized by proliferation of immature lymphoblast-like cells in bone marrow, lymph nodes, spleen, and blood; most common in children


acute myelocytic leukemia: acute leukemia characterized by proliferation of granular leukocytes; most common in adolescents and young adults


acute myeloid leukemia: acute leukemia characterized by proliferation of granular leukocytes; most common in adolescents and young adults


chronic leukemia: slowly progressing leukemia


chronic lymphocytic leukemia: chronic leukemia characterized by lymphoblast-like cells; more common in older men


chronic myelocytic leukemia: chronic leukemia characterized by granular leukocytes; more common in older people


myeloid leukemia: chronic leukemia characterized by granular leukocytes; more common in older people


lymphocytic leukemia: leukemia characterized by enlargement of lymphoid tissues and lymphocytic cells in the circulating blood


lymphoblastic leukemia: a form of lymphocytic leukemia in which the abnormal cells in the circulating blood are almost totally lymphoblasts


monocytic leukemia: leukemia characterized by the proliferation of monocytes and monoblasts in the blood


monocytic leukaemia: leukemia characterized by the proliferation of monocytes and monoblasts in the blood


monoblastic leukemia: leukemia characterized by the proliferation of monocytes and monoblasts in the blood


monoblastic leukaemia: leukemia characterized by the proliferation of monocytes and monoblasts in the blood


histiocytic leukemia: leukemia characterized by the proliferation of monocytes and monoblasts in the blood


histiocytic leukaemia: leukemia characterized by the proliferation of monocytes and monoblasts in the blood


myeloblastic leukemia: a malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues; characterized by numerous myeloblasts in the blood stream


myelocytic leukemia: a malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues; marked by proliferation of myelocytes and their presence in the blood


granulocytic leukemia: a malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues; marked by proliferation of myelocytes and their presence in the blood


rhabdomyosarcoma: a highly malignant neoplasm derived from striated muscle


rhabdosarcoma: a highly malignant neoplasm derived from striated muscle


embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma: form of rhabdomyosarcoma occurring mainly in infants and children


embryonal rhabdosarcoma: form of rhabdomyosarcoma occurring mainly in infants and children


alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma: form of rhabdomyosarcoma occurring mainly in adolescents and young adults


alveolar rhabdosarcoma: form of rhabdomyosarcoma occurring mainly in adolescents and young adults


pleomorphic rhabdomyosarcoma: form of rhabdomyosarcoma that affects limb muscles of older adults


pleomorphic rhabdosarcoma: form of rhabdomyosarcoma that affects limb muscles of older adults


Wilms' tumor: malignant renal tumor of young children characterized by hypertension and blood in the urine and the presence of a palpable mass


Wilms tumour: malignant renal tumor of young children characterized by hypertension and blood in the urine and the presence of a palpable mass


adenomyosarcoma: malignant renal tumor of young children characterized by hypertension and blood in the urine and the presence of a palpable mass


nephroblastoma: malignant renal tumor of young children characterized by hypertension and blood in the urine and the presence of a palpable mass


embryoma of the kidney: malignant renal tumor of young children characterized by hypertension and blood in the urine and the presence of a palpable mass


sarcoma: a usually malignant tumor arising from connective tissue (bone or muscle etc.); one of the four major types of cancer


adenocarcinoma: malignant tumor originating in glandular epithelium


glandular cancer: malignant tumor originating in glandular epithelium


glandular carcinoma: malignant tumor originating in glandular epithelium


breast cancer: cancer of the breast; one of the most common malignancies in women in the US


carcinoma in situ: a cluster of malignant cells that has not yet invaded the deeper epithelial tissue or spread to other parts of the body


preinvasive cancer: a cluster of malignant cells that has not yet invaded the deeper epithelial tissue or spread to other parts of the body


colon cancer: a malignant tumor of the colon; early symptom is bloody stools


embryonal carcinoma: malignant neoplasm of the testis


endometrial carcinoma: cancer of the uterine lining


endometrial cancer: cancer of the uterine lining


hemangioma: benign angioma consisting of a mass of blood vessels; some appear as birthmarks


haemangioma: benign angioma consisting of a mass of blood vessels; some appear as birthmarks


strawberry hemangioma: a congenital bright red superficial vascular tumor resembling a strawberry; tends to decrease in size during childhood


strawberry haemangioma: a congenital bright red superficial vascular tumor resembling a strawberry; tends to decrease in size during childhood


lymphangioma: benign angioma consisting of a mass of lymphatic vessels


spider angioma: a dilation of superficial capillaries with a central red dot from which blood vessels radiate


spider nevus: a dilation of superficial capillaries with a central red dot from which blood vessels radiate


vascular spider: a dilation of superficial capillaries with a central red dot from which blood vessels radiate


myeloma: a tumor of the bone marrow (usually malignant) composed of cells normally found in bone marrow


multiple myeloma: myeloma that develops in several places at the same time


myoma: a benign tumor composed of muscle tissue


myxoma: a benign tumor of connective tissue containing jellylike material


neurinoma: tumor (usually benign) of the sheath surrounding a nerve


neuroblastoma: malignant tumor containing embryonic nerve cells; usually metastasizes quickly


neuroepithelioma: malignant tumor of the neuroepithelium


neurofibroma: tumor of the fibrous covering of a peripheral nerve


neurilemoma: tumor of the fibrous covering of a peripheral nerve


neuroma: any tumor derived from cells of the nervous system


leiomyoma: benign tumor of smooth muscle (usually in the uterus or digestive tract)


rhabdomyoma: benign rumor of striated muscle


osteoblastoma: benign tumor of bone and fibrous tissue; occurs in the vertebrae or femur or tibia or arm bones (especially in young adults)


osteochondroma: benign tumor containing both bone and cartilage; usually occurs near the end of a long bone


osteoma: a slow growing benign tumor of consisting of bone tissue; usually on the skull or mandible


papilloma: a benign epithelial tumor forming a rounded mass


villoma: a benign epithelial tumor forming a rounded mass


papillary tumor: a benign epithelial tumor forming a rounded mass


papillary tumour: a benign epithelial tumor forming a rounded mass


pheochromocytoma: a vascular tumor of the adrenal gland; hypersecretion of epinephrine results in intermittent or sustained hypertension


phaeochromocytoma: a vascular tumor of the adrenal gland; hypersecretion of epinephrine results in intermittent or sustained hypertension


pinealoma: tumor of the pineal gland


plasmacytoma: neoplasm of plasma cells (usually in bone marrow)


psammoma: a tumor derived from fibrous tissue of the meninges or choroid plexus or certain other structures associated with the brain; characterized by sandlike particles


sand tumor: a tumor derived from fibrous tissue of the meninges or choroid plexus or certain other structures associated with the brain; characterized by sandlike particles


retinoblastoma: malignant ocular tumor of retinal cells; usually occurs before the third year of life; composed of primitive small round retinal cells


teratoma: a tumor consisting of a mixture of tissues not normally found at that site


hepatoma: carcinoma of the liver


malignant hepatoma: carcinoma of the liver


hepatocarcinoma: carcinoma of the liver


hepatocellular carcinoma: carcinoma of the liver


lung cancer: carcinoma of the lungs; one of the commonest forms of cancer


mesothelioma: a form of carcinoma of the mesothelium lining lungs or abdomen or heart; usually associated with exposure to asbestos dust


oat cell carcinoma: highly malignant carcinoma composed of small round or egg-shaped cells with little cytoplasm; lung cancers are frequently oat cell carcinomas


small cell carcinoma: highly malignant carcinoma composed of small round or egg-shaped cells with little cytoplasm; lung cancers are frequently oat cell carcinomas


oral cancer: malignant neoplasm of the lips of mouth; most common in men over the age of 60


pancreatic cancer: cancer of the pancreas


prostate cancer: cancer of the prostate gland


prostatic adenocarcinoma: cancer of the prostate gland


seminoma: malignant tumor of the testis; usually occurring in older men


testicular cancer: malignant tumor of the testis; usually occurring in older men


skin cancer: a malignant neoplasm of the skin


epithelioma: a malignant tumor of the epithelial tissue


melanoma: any of several malignant neoplasms (usually of the skin) consisting of melanocytes


malignant melanoma: any of several malignant neoplasms (usually of the skin) consisting of melanocytes


trophoblastic cancer: malignant neoplasm of the uterus derived from the epithelium of the chorion


eye disease: any disease of the eye


animal disease: a disease that typically does not affect human beings


actinomycosis: disease of cattle that can be transmitted to humans; results from infection with actinomycetes; characterized by hard swellings that exude pus through long sinuses


cervicofacial actinomycosis: the commonest and least severe form of actinomycosis; affects the face and neck regions


lumpy jaw: the commonest and least severe form of actinomycosis; affects the face and neck regions


cataract: an eye disease that involves the clouding or opacification of the natural lens of the eye


macular edema: an eye disease caused by a swelling of the macula resulting from leakage and accumulation of fluid


cystoid macular edema: a specific pattern of swelling in the central retina


drusen: (plural) an eye disease resulting from small accumulations of hyaline bodies underneath the retina


glaucoma: an eye disease that damages the optic nerve and impairs vision (sometimes progressing to blindness)


acute glaucoma: glaucoma in which the iris blocks the outflow of aqueous humor


closed-angle glaucoma: glaucoma in which the iris blocks the outflow of aqueous humor


angle-closure glaucoma: glaucoma in which the iris blocks the outflow of aqueous humor


normal tension glaucoma: glaucoma that results from damage to the optic nerve although the intraocular pressure is normal


cortical cataract: a cataract that affects the lens cortex


nuclear cataract: a cataract that affects the nucleus of the lens


posterior subcapsular cataract: a cataract in the rear of the lens capsule


chronic glaucoma: glaucoma caused by blockage of the canal of Schlemm; produces gradual loss of peripheral vision


open-angle glaucoma: glaucoma caused by blockage of the canal of Schlemm; produces gradual loss of peripheral vision


keratonosus: any disease of the cornea


macular degeneration: eye disease caused by degeneration of the cells of the macula lutea and results in blurred vision; can cause blindness


age-related macular degeneration: macular degeneration that is age-related


AMD: macular degeneration that is age-related


retinopathy: a disease of the retina that can result in loss of vision


diabetic retinopathy: retinopathy involving damage to the small blood vessels in the retina; results from chronically high blood glucose levels in people with poorly controlled diabetes


trachoma: a chronic contagious viral disease marked by inflammation of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eye and the formation of scar tissue


leukoma: eye disease consisting of an opaque white spot on the cornea


leucoma: eye disease consisting of an opaque white spot on the cornea


adenitis: inflammation of a gland or lymph node


alveolitis: inflammation of the alveoli in the lungs caused by inhaling dust; with repeated exposure the condition may become chronic


alveolitis: inflammation in the socket of a tooth; sometimes occurs after a tooth is extracted and a blood clot fails to form


dry socket: inflammation in the socket of a tooth; sometimes occurs after a tooth is extracted and a blood clot fails to form


angiitis: inflammation of a blood vessel or lymph duct


aortitis: inflammation of the aorta


rheumatic aortitis: aortitis occurring in rheumatic fever


appendicitis: inflammation of the vermiform appendix


arteritis: inflammation of an artery


periarteritis: inflammation of the outer coat of an artery


polyarteritis: inflammation of several arteries


Takayasu's arteritis: disorder characterized by the absence of a pulse in both arms and in the carotid arteries


pulseless disease: disorder characterized by the absence of a pulse in both arms and in the carotid arteries


temporal arteritis: inflammation of the temporal arteries; characterized by headaches and difficulty chewing and (sometimes) visual impairment


ophthalmia: severe conjunctivitis


ophthalmitis: severe conjunctivitis


ophthalmia neonatorum: ophthalmia in newborns; contracted while passing through the birth canal; usually prevented with silver nitrate drops


thoracic actinomycosis: a serious form of actinomycosis that affects the chest


abdominal actinomycosis: a serious form of actinomycosis that affects the abdomen


farmer's lung: alveolitis caused by an allergic reaction to fungal spores in the dust that is inhaled from moldy hay


thresher's lung: alveolitis caused by an allergic reaction to fungal spores in the dust that is inhaled from moldy hay


anaplasmosis: a disease of cattle that is transmitted by cattle ticks; similar to Texas fever


anthrax: a highly infectious animal disease (especially cattle and sheep); it can be transmitted to people


splenic fever: a highly infectious animal disease (especially cattle and sheep); it can be transmitted to people


aspergillosis: severe respiratory disease of birds that takes the form of an acute rapidly fatal pneumonia in young chickens and turkeys


brooder pneumonia: severe respiratory disease of birds that takes the form of an acute rapidly fatal pneumonia in young chickens and turkeys


aspiration pneumonia: inflammation of the lungs caused by inhaling or choking on vomitus; may occur during unconsciousness (anesthesia or drunkenness or seizure or cardiac arrest)


bagassosis: alveolitis caused by inhaling bagasse (sugarcane dust)


bagascosis: alveolitis caused by inhaling bagasse (sugarcane dust)


balanitis: inflammation of the head of the penis


balanoposthitis: inflammation of both the head of the penis and the foreskin


bighead: any of various diseases of animals characterized by edema of the head and neck


blepharitis: inflammation of the eyelids characterized by redness and swelling and dried crusts


bursitis: inflammation of a bursa; frequently in the shoulder


brucellosis: an infectious disease of domestic animals often resulting in spontaneous abortion; transmittable to human beings


contagious abortion: an infectious disease of domestic animals often resulting in spontaneous abortion; transmittable to human beings


Bang's disease: an infectious disease of domestic animals often resulting in spontaneous abortion; transmittable to human beings


bluetongue: a viral disease of sheep and cattle that is transmitted by biting midges


bovine spongiform encephalitis: a fatal disease of cattle that affects the central nervous system; causes staggering and agitation


BSE: a fatal disease of cattle that affects the central nervous system; causes staggering and agitation


mad cow disease: a fatal disease of cattle that affects the central nervous system; causes staggering and agitation


bull nose: a disease of pigs resulting in swelling of the snout


camelpox: a viral disease of camels closely related to smallpox


canine chorea: chorea in dogs


chorea: chorea in dogs


catarrhal fever: any of several disease of livestock marked by fever and edema of the respiratory tract


chronic wasting disease: a wildlife disease (akin to bovine spongiform encephalitis) that affects deer and elk


costiasis: a fatal disease of freshwater fish caused by a flagellated protozoan invading the skin


cowpox: a viral disease of cattle causing a mild skin disease affecting the udder; formerly used to inoculate humans against smallpox


vaccinia: a viral disease of cattle causing a mild skin disease affecting the udder; formerly used to inoculate humans against smallpox


creeps: a disease of cattle and sheep attributed to a dietary deficiency; characterized by anemia and softening of the bones and a slow stiff gait


hemorrhagic septicemia: an acute infectious disease characterized by pneumonia and blood infection


pasteurellosis: an acute infectious disease characterized by pneumonia and blood infection


fistulous withers: a chronic inflammation of the withers of a horse


fistula: a chronic inflammation of the withers of a horse


fowl cholera: an acute diarrheal disease (especially of chickens) caused by the microorganism that causes hemorrhagic septicemia


fowl pest: either of two acute viral diseases of domestic fowl; characterized by refusal to eat and high temperature and discoloration of the comb


hog cholera: highly infectious virus disease of swine


distemper: any of various infectious viral diseases of animals


canine distemper: a viral disease of young dogs characterized by high fever and respiratory inflammation


equine distemper: an acute bacterial disease of horses characterized by inflammation of the mucous membranes


strangles: an acute bacterial disease of horses characterized by inflammation of the mucous membranes


enterotoxemia: a disease of cattle and sheep that is attributed to toxins absorbed from the intestines


foot-and-mouth disease: acute contagious disease of cloven-footed animals marked by ulcers in the mouth and around the hoofs


hoof-and-mouth disease: acute contagious disease of cloven-footed animals marked by ulcers in the mouth and around the hoofs


foot rot: contagious degenerative infection of the feet of hoofed animals (especially cattle and sheep)


black disease: a disease of the liver (especially in sheep and cattle) caused by liver flukes and their by-products


sheep rot: a disease of the liver (especially in sheep and cattle) caused by liver flukes and their by-products


liver rot: a disease of the liver (especially in sheep and cattle) caused by liver flukes and their by-products


distomatosis: a disease of the liver (especially in sheep and cattle) caused by liver flukes and their by-products


glanders: a destructive and contagious bacterial disease of horses that can be transmitted to humans


heaves: a chronic emphysema of the horse that causes difficult expiration and heaving of the flanks


broken wind: a chronic emphysema of the horse that causes difficult expiration and heaving of the flanks


Lyme disease: an acute inflammatory disease characterized by a rash with joint swelling and fever; caused by bacteria carried by the bite of a deer tick


Lyme arthritis: an acute inflammatory disease characterized by a rash with joint swelling and fever; caused by bacteria carried by the bite of a deer tick


Marburg disease: a viral disease of green monkeys caused by the Marburg virus; when transmitted to humans it causes serious or fatal illness


Marburg hemorrhagic fever: a viral disease of green monkeys caused by the Marburg virus; when transmitted to humans it causes serious or fatal illness


green monkey disease: a viral disease of green monkeys caused by the Marburg virus; when transmitted to humans it causes serious or fatal illness


albuminuria: the presence of excessive protein (chiefly albumin but also globulin) in the urine; usually a symptom of kidney disorder


proteinuria: the presence of excessive protein (chiefly albumin but also globulin) in the urine; usually a symptom of kidney disorder


aminoaciduria: abnormal presence of amino acids in the urine; usually a symptom of metabolic defects


ammoniuria: excessive ammonia in the urine


hematocyturia: the presence of red blood cells in the urine


haematocyturia: the presence of red blood cells in the urine


Jacquemier's sign: a purplish discoloration of the mucous membrane of the vagina that occurs early in pregnancy


Kayser-Fleischer ring: a pigmented ring at the outer edge of the cornea of the eye; a symptom of Wilson's disease


keratomalacia: softening and drying and ulceration of the cornea resulting from vitamin A deficiency; symptom of cystic fibrosis or sprue


Kernig's sign: symptom of meningitis; patient cannot extend the leg at the knee when the thigh is flexed because of stiffness in the hamstrings


ketonemia: an abnormal increase of ketone bodies in the blood as in diabetes mellitus


ketosis: an abnormal increase of ketone bodies in the blood as in diabetes mellitus


acetonemia: an abnormal increase of ketone bodies in the blood as in diabetes mellitus


Koplik's spots: small red spots with white centers found on the mucous membranes of the mouth and tongue; symptom of measles that appears one or two days before the measles rash appears


fructosuria: the presence of levulose is the urine


glucosuria: the presence of abnormally high levels of glucose in the urine


glycosuria: the presence of abnormally high levels of sugar in the urine


lymphuria: the presence of lymph in the urine


monocytosis: increase in the number of monocytes in the blood; symptom of monocytic leukemia


thrombocytosis: increase in the number of platelets in the blood which tends to cause clots to form; associated with many neoplasms and chronic infections and other diseases


ochronosis: an accumulation of dark pigment in cartilage and other connective tissue; usually a symptom of alkaptonuria or phenol poisoning


hypercalcemia: the presence of abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood; usually the result of excessive bone resorption in hyperparathyroidism or Paget's disease


hypercalcaemia: the presence of abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood; usually the result of excessive bone resorption in hyperparathyroidism or Paget's disease


hypocalcemia: abnormally low level of calcium in the blood; associated with hypoparathyroidism or kidney malfunction or vitamin D deficiency


hypocalcaemia: abnormally low level of calcium in the blood; associated with hypoparathyroidism or kidney malfunction or vitamin D deficiency


hypercalciuria: the presence of abnormally high levels of calcium in the urine; usually the result of excessive bone resorption in hyperparathyroidism or osteoporosis


hypercalcinuria: the presence of abnormally high levels of calcium in the urine; usually the result of excessive bone resorption in hyperparathyroidism or osteoporosis


hypercholesterolemia: the presence of an abnormal amount of cholesterol in the cells and plasma of the blood; associated with the risk of atherosclerosis


hypercholesteremia: the presence of an abnormal amount of cholesterol in the cells and plasma of the blood; associated with the risk of atherosclerosis


hyperkalemia: higher than normal levels of potassium in the circulating blood; associated with kidney failure or sometimes with the use of diuretic drugs


hypokalemia: abnormally low level of potassium in the circulating blood leading to weakness and heart abnormalities; associated with adrenal tumors or starvation or taking diuretics


kalemia: the presence of excess potassium in the circulating blood


kaliuresis: the presence of excess potassium in the urine


kaluresis: the presence of excess potassium in the urine


natriuresis: the presence of abnormally large amounts of sodium in the urine


hyperlipoproteinemia: any of various disorders of lipoprotein and cholesterol metabolism that result in high levels of lipoprotein and cholesterol in the circulating blood


hypolipoproteinemia: any of various disorders of lipoprotein and cholesterol metabolism that result in low levels of lipoprotein and cholesterol in the circulating blood


hypoproteinemia: abnormally low level of protein in the blood; can indicate inadequate diet or intestinal or renal disorders


hypernatremia: excessive amounts of sodium in the blood; possibly indicating diabetes insipidus


hyponatremia: abnormally low level of sodium in the blood; associated with dehydration


hypersplenism: enlarged spleen and a decrease in one or more types of blood cells; associated with many disorders


ketonuria: excessive amounts of ketone bodies in the urine as in diabetes mellitus or starvation


ketoaciduria: excessive amounts of ketone bodies in the urine as in diabetes mellitus or starvation


acetonuria: excessive amounts of ketone bodies in the urine as in diabetes mellitus or starvation


rabies: an acute viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals (usually transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal); rabies is fatal if the virus reaches the brain


hydrophobia: an acute viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals (usually transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal); rabies is fatal if the virus reaches the brain


lyssa: an acute viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals (usually transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal); rabies is fatal if the virus reaches the brain


madness: an acute viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals (usually transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal); rabies is fatal if the virus reaches the brain


red water: a disease of cattle; characterized by hematuria


rhinotracheitis: a respiratory infection of the nose and throat in cattle


rinderpest: an acute infectious viral disease of cattle (usually fatal); characterized by fever and diarrhea and inflammation of mucous membranes


cattle plague: an acute infectious viral disease of cattle (usually fatal); characterized by fever and diarrhea and inflammation of mucous membranes


scours: diarrhea in livestock


scrapie: a fatal disease of sheep characterized by chronic itching and loss of muscular control and progressive degeneration of the central nervous system


shipping fever: a deadly form of septicemia in cattle and sheep; involves high fever and pneumonia; contracted under conditions of exposure or exhaustion (as often happens when the animals are shipped to market)


shipping pneumonia: a deadly form of septicemia in cattle and sheep; involves high fever and pneumonia; contracted under conditions of exposure or exhaustion (as often happens when the animals are shipped to market)


spavin: a swelling of the hock joint of a horse; resulting in lameness


blood spavin: spavin caused by distension of the veins


bog spavin: spavin caused by collection of fluids


bone spavin: spavin caused by a bony growth


swamp fever: an infectious disease cause by leptospira and transmitted to humans from domestic animals; characterized by jaundice and fever


leptospirosis: an infectious disease cause by leptospira and transmitted to humans from domestic animals; characterized by jaundice and fever


canicola fever: an acute feverish disease in people and in dogs marked by gastroenteritis and mild jaundice


Weil's disease: a severe form of leptospirosis in human beings


loco disease: a disease of livestock caused by locoweed poisoning; characterized by weakness and lack of coordination and trembling and partial paralysis


locoism: a disease of livestock caused by locoweed poisoning; characterized by weakness and lack of coordination and trembling and partial paralysis


looping ill: an acute viral disease of the nervous system in sheep; can be transmitted by Ixodes ricinus


mange: a persistent and contagious disease of the skin causing inflammation and itching and loss of hair; affects domestic animals (and sometimes people)


moon blindness: recurrent eye inflammation in horses; sometimes resulting in blindness


mooneye: recurrent eye inflammation in horses; sometimes resulting in blindness


murrain: any disease of domestic animals that resembles a plague


myxomatosis: a viral disease (usually fatal) of rabbits


Newcastle disease: disease of domestic fowl and other birds


pip: a disease of poultry


psittacosis: infectious disease of birds


parrot disease: infectious disease of birds


pullorum disease: a serious bacterial disease of young chickens


bacillary white diarrhea: a serious bacterial disease of young chickens


bacillary white diarrhoea: a serious bacterial disease of young chickens


saddle sore: an open sore on the back of a horse caused by ill-fitting or badly adjusted saddle


gall: an open sore on the back of a horse caused by ill-fitting or badly adjusted saddle


sand crack: a fissure in the wall of a horse's hoof often causing lameness


toe crack: a crack on the forepart of a horse's hindfoot


quarter crack: a crack on the inside of a horse's forefoot


staggers: a disease of the central nervous system affecting especially horses and cattle; characterized by an unsteady swaying gait and frequent falling


blind staggers: a disease of the central nervous system affecting especially horses and cattle; characterized by an unsteady swaying gait and frequent falling


sweating sickness: a disease of cattle (especially calves)


Texas fever: an infectious disease of cattle transmitted by the cattle tick


trembles: disease of livestock and especially cattle poisoned by eating certain kinds of snakeroot


milk sickness: disease of livestock and especially cattle poisoned by eating certain kinds of snakeroot


tularemia: a highly infectious disease of rodents (especially rabbits and squirrels) and sometimes transmitted to humans by ticks or flies or by handling infected animals


tularaemia: a highly infectious disease of rodents (especially rabbits and squirrels) and sometimes transmitted to humans by ticks or flies or by handling infected animals


rabbit fever: a highly infectious disease of rodents (especially rabbits and squirrels) and sometimes transmitted to humans by ticks or flies or by handling infected animals


deer fly fever: a highly infectious disease of rodents (especially rabbits and squirrels) and sometimes transmitted to humans by ticks or flies or by handling infected animals


yatobyo: a highly infectious disease of rodents (especially rabbits and squirrels) and sometimes transmitted to humans by ticks or flies or by handling infected animals


zoonosis: an animal disease that can be transmitted to humans


zoonotic disease: an animal disease that can be transmitted to humans


plant disease: a disease that affects plants


rust: a plant disease that produces a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems; caused by various rust fungi


blister rust: any of several diseases of pines caused by rust fungi of the genus Cronartium and marked by destructive invasion of bark and sapwood and producing blisters externally


white-pine rust: any of several diseases of pines caused by rust fungi of the genus Cronartium and marked by destructive invasion of bark and sapwood and producing blisters externally


white pine blister rust: any of several diseases of pines caused by rust fungi of the genus Cronartium and marked by destructive invasion of bark and sapwood and producing blisters externally


blackheart: any of various diseases in which the central tissues blacken


black knot: disease of plum and cherry trees characterized by black excrescences on the branches


black rot: a fungous disease causing darkening and decay of the leaves of fruits and vegetables


black spot: any of several fungous diseases of plants that produce small black spots on the plant


bottom rot: fungous disease of lettuce that first rots lower leaves and spreads upward


brown rot: any of certain fungous diseases of plants characterized by browning and decay of tissues


brown rot gummosis: disease of citrus trees caused by the fungus Phytophthora citrophthora


gummosis: disease of citrus trees caused by the fungus Phytophthora citrophthora


gummosis: pathological production of gummy exudates in citrus and various stone-fruit trees


ring rot: disease of tomatoes and potatoes and tobacco etc caused by the bacterium Pseudomonas solanacearum


ring disease: disease of tomatoes and potatoes and tobacco etc caused by the bacterium Pseudomonas solanacearum


tobacco wilt: disease of tomatoes and potatoes and tobacco etc caused by the bacterium Pseudomonas solanacearum


canker: a fungal disease of woody plants that causes localized damage to the bark


cotton ball: a fungus disease of cranberries


crown gall: a bacterial disease of plants (especially pome and stone fruits and grapes and roses) which forms excrescences on the stem near the ground


hairy root: a phase of crown gall (especially in apples) during which there is abnormal development of fine fibrous roots


crown wart: a fungous disease of alfalfa which forms white excrescences at the base of the stem


damping off: a plant disease caused by a fungus; diseased condition of seedlings in excessive moisture


dieback: a disease of plants characterized by the gradual dying of the young shoots starting at the tips and progressing to the larger branches


dry rot: a crumbling and drying of timber or bulbs or potatoes or fruit caused by a fungus


heartrot: any plant disease in which the central part of a plant rots (especially in trees)


mosaic: viral disease in solanaceous plants (tomatoes, potatoes, tobacco) resulting in mottling and often shriveling of the leaves


potato mosaic: a disease of the leaves of potato plants


tobacco mosaic: a plant disease causing discoloration of the leaves of tobacco plants


tomato streak: disease of a wide range of plants (tomatoes, potatoes, peas) resulting from a mixed infection of potato and tomato mosaic


rhizoctinia disease: disease caused by rhizoctinia or fungi of Pellicularia and Corticium


little potato: rhizoctinia disease of potatoes


rosette: rhizoctinia disease of potatoes


russet scab: rhizoctinia disease of potatoes


stem canker: rhizoctinia disease of potatoes


pink disease: serious bark disease of many tropical crop trees (coffee, citrus, rubber); branches have a covering of pink hyphae


potato wart: fungous disease causing dark warty spongy excrescences in the eyes of potato tubers


root rot: disease characterized by root decay; caused by various fungi


scorch: a plant disease that produces a browning or scorched appearance of plant tissues


leaf scorch: plant disease causing a burned or scorched appearance of the foliage


sweet-potato ring rot: disease of sweet potatoes in which roots are girdled by rings of dry rot


sclerotium disease: plant disease cause by fungi of the genus Sclerotium; also one in which sclerotia are formed


sclerotium rot: plant disease cause by fungi of the genus Sclerotium; also one in which sclerotia are formed


Dutch elm disease: disease of elms caused by a fungus


ergot: a plant disease caused by the ergot fungus


foot rot: plant disease in which the stem or trunk rots at the base


granville wilt: a bacterial wilt of tobacco plants


pinkroot: a fungal disease of onions


wilt: any plant disease characterized by drooping and shriveling; usually caused by parasites attacking the roots


wilt disease: any plant disease characterized by drooping and shriveling; usually caused by parasites attacking the roots


fusarium wilt: wilt caused by fungi of the genus Fusarium


verticilliosis: wilt caused by fungi of the genus Verticillium


smut: destructive diseases of plants (especially cereal grasses) caused by fungi that produce black powdery masses of spores


loose smut: disease of grains; the entire head is a dusty mass of spores


bunt: disease of wheat characterized by replacement of the grains with greasy masses of smelly smut spores


stinking smut: disease of wheat characterized by replacement of the grains with greasy masses of smelly smut spores


flag smut: smut affecting leaves and stems of cereals and other grasses


green smut: disease of rice; grains covered by a green powder consisting of conidia


false smut: disease of rice; grains covered by a green powder consisting of conidia


soft rot: mushy or slimy decay of plants caused by bacteria or fungi


leak: soft watery rot in fruits and vegetables caused by fungi


yellow dwarf: any of several virus diseases of plants characterized by stunting and yellowing of the leaves


yellow dwarf of potato: the yellow dwarf disease of potato plants


potato yellow dwarf: the yellow dwarf disease of potato plants


onion yellow dwarf: the yellow dwarf disease of onion plants


yellow spot: any of several fungous or viral diseases characterized by yellow spotting on the leaves


trauma: an emotional wound or shock often having long-lasting effects


psychic trauma: an emotional wound or shock often having long-lasting effects


birth trauma: emotional injury inflicted on an infant by events incident to birth that is alleged to appear in symbolic form in patients with mental illness


injury: any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.


hurt: any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.


harm: any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.


trauma: any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.


raw wound: a wound that exposes subcutaneous tissue


stigmata: marks resembling the wounds on the crucified body of Christ


abrasion: an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off


scratch: an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off


scrape: an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off


excoriation: an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off


graze: a superficial abrasion


rope burn: abrasion (usually on the hands) caused by friction from a rope


cut: a wound made by cutting


gash: a wound made by cutting


slash: a wound made by cutting


slice: a wound made by cutting


laceration: a torn ragged wound


bite: a wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person


dog bite: a bite inflicted by a dog


snakebite: a bite inflicted by a (venomous) snake


bee sting: a sting inflicted by a bee


flea bite: sting inflicted by a flea


mosquito bite: a sting inflicted by a mosquito


birth trauma: physical injury to an infant during the birth process


blast trauma: injury caused the explosion of a bomb (especially in enclosed spaces)


bleeding: the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel


hemorrhage: the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel


haemorrhage: the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel


hemorrhagic stroke: stroke caused by the rupture of a blood vessel in the brain


haemorrhagic stroke: stroke caused by the rupture of a blood vessel in the brain


blunt trauma: injury incurred when the human body hits or is hit by a large outside object (as a car)


bruise: an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration


contusion: an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration


ecchymosis: the purple or black-and-blue area resulting from a bruise


petechia: a minute red or purple spot on the surface of the skin as the result of tiny hemorrhages of blood vessels in the skin (as in typhoid fever)


shiner: a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye


black eye: a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye


mouse: a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye


bump: a lump on the body caused by a blow


burn: an injury caused by exposure to heat or chemicals or radiation


electric burn: a burn caused by heat produced by an electric current


scorch: a surface burn


singe: a surface burn


scald: a burn cause by hot liquid or steam


sedation: a state of reduced excitement or anxiety that is induced by the administrative of a sedative agent


sunburn: redness of the skin caused by exposure to the rays of the sun


erythema solare: redness of the skin caused by exposure to the rays of the sun


tan: a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun


suntan: a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun


sunburn: a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun


burn: a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun


windburn: redness and irritation of the skin caused by exposure to high-velocity wind


hyperpigmentation: unusual darkening of the skin


hypopigmentation: unusual lack of skin color


first-degree burn: burn causing redness of the skin surface


second-degree burn: burn causing blisters on the skin and superficial destruction of the dermis


third-degree burn: burn characterized by destruction of both epidermis and dermis


dislocation: a displacement of a part (especially a bone) from its normal position (as in the shoulder or the vertebral column)


electric shock: trauma caused by the passage of electric current through the body (as from contact with high voltage lines or being struck by lightning); usually involves burns and abnormal heart rhythm and unconsciousness


fracture: breaking of hard tissue such as bone


break: breaking of hard tissue such as bone


comminuted fracture: fracture in which the bone is splintered or crushed


complete fracture: break involving the entire width of the bone


compound fracture: bone fracture associated with lacerated soft tissue or an open wound


open fracture: bone fracture associated with lacerated soft tissue or an open wound


compression fracture: fracture in which the bone collapses (especially in short bones such as vertebrae)


depressed fracture: fracture of the skull where the bone is pushed in


displaced fracture: fracture in which the two ends of the broken bone are separated from one another


fatigue fracture: fracture resulting from excessive activity rather than a specific injury


stress fracture: fracture resulting from excessive activity rather than a specific injury


hairline fracture: a fracture without separation of the fragments and the line of the break being very thin


capillary fracture: a fracture without separation of the fragments and the line of the break being very thin


greenstick fracture: a partial fracture of a bone (usually in children); the bone is bent but broken on only one side


incomplete fracture: fracture that does not go across the entire width of the bone


impacted fracture: fracture in which one broken end is wedged into the other broken end


simple fracture: an uncomplicated fracture in which the broken bones to not pierce the skin


closed fracture: an uncomplicated fracture in which the broken bones to not pierce the skin


abarticulation: dislocation of a joint


diastasis: separation of an epiphysis from the long bone to which it is normally attached without fracture of the bone


spondylolisthesis: a forward dislocation of one vertebra over the one beneath it producing pressure on spinal nerves


frostbite: destruction of tissue by freezing and characterized by tingling, blistering and possibly gangrene


cryopathy: destruction of tissue by freezing and characterized by tingling, blistering and possibly gangrene


intravasation: entry of foreign matter into a blood vessel


penetrating trauma: injury incurred when an object (as a knife or bullet or shrapnel) penetrates into the body


penetrating injury: injury incurred when an object (as a knife or bullet or shrapnel) penetrates into the body


pinch: an injury resulting from getting some body part squeezed


rupture: state of being torn or burst open


hernia: rupture in smooth muscle tissue through which a bodily structure protrudes


herniation: rupture in smooth muscle tissue through which a bodily structure protrudes


colpocele: hernia projecting into the vagina


vaginocele: hernia projecting into the vagina


diverticulum: a herniation through the muscular wall of a tubular organ (especially the colon)


Meckel's diverticulum: a congenital diverticulum in the ileum resulting from incomplete closure of the yolk sac


eventration: protrusion of the intestine through the abdominal wall


exomphalos: an umbilical hernia at birth in which some abdominal organs push into the umbilical cord


hiatus hernia: hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm


hiatal hernia: hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm


diaphragmatic hernia: hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm


herniated disc: a painful rupture of the fibrocartilage of the disc between spinal vertebrae; occurs most often in the lumbar region


ruptured intervertebral disc: a painful rupture of the fibrocartilage of the disc between spinal vertebrae; occurs most often in the lumbar region


slipped disc: a painful rupture of the fibrocartilage of the disc between spinal vertebrae; occurs most often in the lumbar region


inguinal hernia: hernia in which a loop of intestine enters the inguinal canal; the most common type of hernia in males


cystocele: hernia in which the urinary bladder protrudes through the wall of the vagina; sometimes occurs after childbirth


colpocystocele: hernia in which the urinary bladder protrudes through the wall of the vagina; sometimes occurs after childbirth


rectocele: protrusion or herniation of the rectum into the vagina; can occur if pelvic muscles are weakened by childbirth


proctocele: protrusion or herniation of the rectum into the vagina; can occur if pelvic muscles are weakened by childbirth


keratocele: hernia of the cornea


laparocele: hernia through the abdomen


umbilical hernia: protrusion of the intestine and omentum through a hernia in the abdominal wall near the navel; usually self correcting after birth


omphalocele: protrusion of the intestine and omentum through a hernia in the abdominal wall near the navel; usually self correcting after birth


sleep disorder: a disturbance of the normal sleep pattern


sting: a painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin


bite: a painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin


insect bite: a painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin


strain: injury to a muscle (often caused by overuse); results in swelling and pain


strangulation: the condition of having respiration stopped by compression of the air passage


whiplash: an injury to the neck (the cervical vertebrae) resulting from rapid acceleration or deceleration (as in an automobile accident)


whiplash injury: an injury to the neck (the cervical vertebrae) resulting from rapid acceleration or deceleration (as in an automobile accident)


wale: a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions


welt: a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions


weal: a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions


wheal: a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions


wound: an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)


lesion: an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)


wrench: a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments


twist: a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments


pull: a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments


sprain: a painful injury to a joint caused by a sudden wrenching of its ligaments


trench foot: resembling frostbite but without freezing; resulting from exposure to cold and wet


immersion foot: resembling frostbite but without freezing; resulting from exposure to cold and wet


symptom: (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease


sign: (medicine) any objective evidence of the presence of a disorder or disease


vital sign: sign of life; usually an indicator of a person's general physical condition


amenorrhea: absence or suppression of normal menstrual flow


amenorrhoea: absence or suppression of normal menstrual flow


amenia: absence or suppression of normal menstrual flow


aura: a sensation (as of a cold breeze or bright light) that precedes the onset of certain disorders such as a migraine attack or epileptic seizure


chloasma: a tan discoloration of a woman's face that is associated with pregnancy or with the use of oral contraceptives


melasma: a tan discoloration of a woman's face that is associated with pregnancy or with the use of oral contraceptives


mask of pregnancy: a tan discoloration of a woman's face that is associated with pregnancy or with the use of oral contraceptives


clubbing: a condition in which the ends of toes and fingers become wide and thick; a symptom of heart or lung disease


cyanosis: a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes; a sign that oxygen in the blood is dangerously diminished (as in carbon monoxide poisoning)


diuresis: increased secretion of urine; if not due to increased liquid intake or to the action of a diuretic drug it can be a symptom of diabetes mellitus


acrocyanosis: cyanosis of the extremities; can occur when a spasm of the blood vessels is caused by exposure to cold or by strong emotion


Raynaud's sign: cyanosis of the extremities; can occur when a spasm of the blood vessels is caused by exposure to cold or by strong emotion


primary amenorrhea: delay of menarche beyond age 18


secondary amenorrhea: cessation of menstruation in a woman who had previously menstruated


prodrome: an early symptom that a disease is developing or that an attack is about to occur


prodroma: an early symptom that a disease is developing or that an attack is about to occur


syndrome: a pattern of symptoms indicative of some disease


cervical disc syndrome: an abnormal condition resulting from compression of spinal nerve roots in the neck region; involves neck pains and muscular weakness and paresthesia


cervical root syndrome: an abnormal condition resulting from compression of spinal nerve roots in the neck region; involves neck pains and muscular weakness and paresthesia


Chinese restaurant syndrome: headache and tingling or burning feelings and sweating caused by eating food that contains monosodium glutamate


Conn's syndrome: disturbances in saltwater balance and symptoms of weakness and muscular cramps and twitching and convulsions and sometimes paralysis; usually caused by a benign tumor of the cortex of the adrenal gland that leads to excess secretion of aldosterone


fetal alcohol syndrome: a congenital medical condition in which body deformation occurs or facial development or mental ability is impaired because the mother drinks alcohol during pregnancy


FAS: a congenital medical condition in which body deformation occurs or facial development or mental ability is impaired because the mother drinks alcohol during pregnancy


Gulf War syndrome: a medical condition of uncertain origin that affected many veterans of the 1991 Gulf War; characterized by fatigue and headache and dizziness and nausea and rashes and joint pain and respiratory disorders


Persian Gulf illness: a medical condition of uncertain origin that affected many veterans of the 1991 Gulf War; characterized by fatigue and headache and dizziness and nausea and rashes and joint pain and respiratory disorders


regional enteritis: a serious chronic and progressive inflammation of the ileum producing frequent bouts of diarrhea with abdominal pain and nausea and fever and weight loss


regional ileitis: a serious chronic and progressive inflammation of the ileum producing frequent bouts of diarrhea with abdominal pain and nausea and fever and weight loss


Crohn's disease: a serious chronic and progressive inflammation of the ileum producing frequent bouts of diarrhea with abdominal pain and nausea and fever and weight loss


irritable bowel syndrome: recurrent abdominal pain and diarrhea (often alternating with periods of constipation); often associated with emotional stress


spastic colon: recurrent abdominal pain and diarrhea (often alternating with periods of constipation); often associated with emotional stress


mucous colitis: recurrent abdominal pain and diarrhea (often alternating with periods of constipation); often associated with emotional stress


Klinefelter's syndrome: syndrome in males that is characterized by small testes and long legs and enlarged breasts and reduced sperm production and mental retardation; a genetic defect in which an extra X chromosome (XXY) is present in the male


Klinefelter syndrome: syndrome in males that is characterized by small testes and long legs and enlarged breasts and reduced sperm production and mental retardation; a genetic defect in which an extra X chromosome (XXY) is present in the male


XXY-syndrome: syndrome in males that is characterized by small testes and long legs and enlarged breasts and reduced sperm production and mental retardation; a genetic defect in which an extra X chromosome (XXY) is present in the male


ulcerative colitis: a serious chronic inflammatory disease of the large intestine and rectum characterized by recurrent episodes of abdominal pain and fever and chills and profuse diarrhea


malabsorption syndrome: a pattern of symptoms including loss of appetite and bloating and weight loss and muscle pain and steatorrhea; associated with celiac disease and sprue and cystic fibrosis


Munchausen's syndrome: syndrome consisting of feigning acute and dramatic illness for which no clinical evidence is ever found


Munchausen syndrome: syndrome consisting of feigning acute and dramatic illness for which no clinical evidence is ever found


narcolepsy: a sleep disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable episodes of deep sleep


nephrotic syndrome: a syndrome characterized by edema and large amounts of protein in the urine and usually increased blood cholesterol; usually associated with glomerulonephritis or with a complication of various systemic diseases


nephrosis: a syndrome characterized by edema and large amounts of protein in the urine and usually increased blood cholesterol; usually associated with glomerulonephritis or with a complication of various systemic diseases


Noonan's syndrome: syndrome seen only in males; marked by short stature and lowset ears and subnormal fertility


phantom limb syndrome: syndrome consisting of discomfort or pain in a limb that has been amputated


premenstrual syndrome: a syndrome that occurs in many women from 2 to 14 days before the onset of menstruation


PMS: a syndrome that occurs in many women from 2 to 14 days before the onset of menstruation


radiation sickness: syndrome resulting from exposure to ionizing radiation (e.g., exposure to radioactive chemicals or to nuclear explosions); low doses cause diarrhea and nausea and vomiting and sometimes loss of hair; greater exposure can cause sterility and cataracts and some forms of cancer and other diseases; severe exposure can cause death within hours


radiation syndrome: syndrome resulting from exposure to ionizing radiation (e.g., exposure to radioactive chemicals or to nuclear explosions); low doses cause diarrhea and nausea and vomiting and sometimes loss of hair; greater exposure can cause sterility and cataracts and some forms of cancer and other diseases; severe exposure can cause death within hours


radiation: syndrome resulting from exposure to ionizing radiation (e.g., exposure to radioactive chemicals or to nuclear explosions); low doses cause diarrhea and nausea and vomiting and sometimes loss of hair; greater exposure can cause sterility and cataracts and some forms of cancer and other diseases; severe exposure can cause death within hours


Ramsay Hunt syndrome: syndrome resulting from infection by the herpes varicella zoster virus; characterized by vertigo and pain in the ears and facial nerve paralysis and sometimes hearing loss


Reiter's syndrome: an inflammatory syndrome (etiology unknown) predominantly in males; characterized by arthritis and conjunctivitis and urethritis


Reiter's disease: an inflammatory syndrome (etiology unknown) predominantly in males; characterized by arthritis and conjunctivitis and urethritis


restless legs syndrome: feeling of uneasiness and restlessness in the legs after going to bed (sometimes causing insomnia); may be relieved temporarily by walking or moving the legs


restless legs: feeling of uneasiness and restlessness in the legs after going to bed (sometimes causing insomnia); may be relieved temporarily by walking or moving the legs


Ekbom syndrome: feeling of uneasiness and restlessness in the legs after going to bed (sometimes causing insomnia); may be relieved temporarily by walking or moving the legs


Reye's syndrome: acquired encephalopathy following acute viral infections (especially influenza or chicken pox) in young children; characterized by fever, vomiting, disorientation, coma, and fatty infiltration of the liver


scalenus syndrome: discomfort and vascular symptoms and loss of sensation in a shoulder and arm; caused by a scalene muscle compressing the subclavian artery and part of the brachial plexus


neonatal death: death of a liveborn infant within the first 28 days of life


sudden infant death syndrome: sudden and unexpected death of an apparently healthy infant during sleep


SIDS: sudden and unexpected death of an apparently healthy infant during sleep


infant death: sudden and unexpected death of an apparently healthy infant during sleep


crib death: sudden and unexpected death of an apparently healthy infant during sleep


cot death: sudden and unexpected death of an apparently healthy infant during sleep


tetany: clinical neurological syndrome characterized by muscular twitching and cramps and (when severe) seizures; associated with calcium deficiency (hypoparathyroidism) or vitamin D deficiency or alkalosis


tetanilla: clinical neurological syndrome characterized by muscular twitching and cramps and (when severe) seizures; associated with calcium deficiency (hypoparathyroidism) or vitamin D deficiency or alkalosis


intermittent tetanus: clinical neurological syndrome characterized by muscular twitching and cramps and (when severe) seizures; associated with calcium deficiency (hypoparathyroidism) or vitamin D deficiency or alkalosis


intermittent cramp: clinical neurological syndrome characterized by muscular twitching and cramps and (when severe) seizures; associated with calcium deficiency (hypoparathyroidism) or vitamin D deficiency or alkalosis


apyretic tetanus: clinical neurological syndrome characterized by muscular twitching and cramps and (when severe) seizures; associated with calcium deficiency (hypoparathyroidism) or vitamin D deficiency or alkalosis


thoracic outlet syndrome: tingling sensations in the fingers; caused by compression on a nerve supplying the arm


Tietze's syndrome: syndrome characterized by swelling of rib cartilage (causing pain)


Tourette's syndrome: neurological disorder characterized by facial grimaces and tics and movements of the upper body and grunts and shouts and coprolalia


Gilles de la Tourette syndrome: neurological disorder characterized by facial grimaces and tics and movements of the upper body and grunts and shouts and coprolalia


effect: a symptom caused by an illness or a drug


aftereffect: a delayed effect of a drug or therapy


bummer: a bad reaction to a hallucinogenic drug


hairy tongue: a benign side effect of some antibiotics; dark overgrowth of the papillae of the tongue


furry tongue: a benign side effect of some antibiotics; dark overgrowth of the papillae of the tongue


black tongue: a benign side effect of some antibiotics; dark overgrowth of the papillae of the tongue


side effect: a secondary and usually adverse effect of a drug or therapy


abscess: symptom consisting of a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue


abscessed tooth: an abscess of a common kind in the tissue around a tooth


head: the tip of an abscess (where the pus accumulates)


purulence: symptom of being purulent (containing or forming pus)


purulency: symptom of being purulent (containing or forming pus)


water blister: blister containing a nonpurulent clear watery content


blood blister: blister containing blood or bloody serum usually caused by an injury


exophthalmos: protrusion of the eyeball from the socket


festination: involuntary shortening of stride and quickening of gait that occurs in some diseases (e.g., Parkinson's disease)


furring: a furlike coating of matter as on the tongue


gangrene: necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass


sphacelus: necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass


slough: necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass


dry gangrene: (pathology) gangrene that develops in the presence of arterial obstruction and is characterized by dryness of the dead tissue and a dark brown color


cold gangrene: (pathology) gangrene that develops in the presence of arterial obstruction and is characterized by dryness of the dead tissue and a dark brown color


mumification necrosis: (pathology) gangrene that develops in the presence of arterial obstruction and is characterized by dryness of the dead tissue and a dark brown color


mummification: (pathology) gangrene that develops in the presence of arterial obstruction and is characterized by dryness of the dead tissue and a dark brown color


gas gangrene: (pathology) a deadly form of gangrene usually caused by clostridium bacteria that produce toxins that cause tissue death; can be used as a bioweapon


clostridial myonecrosis: (pathology) a deadly form of gangrene usually caused by clostridium bacteria that produce toxins that cause tissue death; can be used as a bioweapon


emphysematous gangrene: (pathology) a deadly form of gangrene usually caused by clostridium bacteria that produce toxins that cause tissue death; can be used as a bioweapon


emphysematous phlegmon: (pathology) a deadly form of gangrene usually caused by clostridium bacteria that produce toxins that cause tissue death; can be used as a bioweapon


gangrenous emphysema: (pathology) a deadly form of gangrene usually caused by clostridium bacteria that produce toxins that cause tissue death; can be used as a bioweapon


gas phlegmon: (pathology) a deadly form of gangrene usually caused by clostridium bacteria that produce toxins that cause tissue death; can be used as a bioweapon


progressive emphysematous necrosis: (pathology) a deadly form of gangrene usually caused by clostridium bacteria that produce toxins that cause tissue death; can be used as a bioweapon


hematuria: the presence of blood in the urine; often a symptom of urinary tract disease


haematuria: the presence of blood in the urine; often a symptom of urinary tract disease


hemoglobinuria: presence of hemoglobin in the urine


haemoglobinuria: presence of hemoglobin in the urine


hemosiderosis: abnormal deposit of hemosiderin; often a symptom of thalassemia or hemochromatosis


haemosiderosis: abnormal deposit of hemosiderin; often a symptom of thalassemia or hemochromatosis


nebula: cloudiness of the urine


sneeze: a symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose


sneezing: a symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose


sternutation: a symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose


enlargement: the state of being enlarged


swelling: an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement


puffiness: an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement


lump: an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement


bloat: swelling of the rumen or intestinal tract of domestic animals caused by excessive gas


bubo: a lymph node that is inflamed and swollen because of plague or gonorrhea or tuberculosis


anasarca: generalized edema with accumulation of serum in subcutaneous connective tissue


chemosis: edema of the mucous membrane of the eyeball and eyelid lining


papilledema: swelling of the optic disc (where the optic nerve enters the eyeball); usually associated with an increase in intraocular pressure


bunion: a painful swelling of the bursa of the first joint of the big toe


palsy: a condition marked by uncontrollable tremor


pyuria: presence of white blood cells in the urine; symptom of urinary tract infection


edema: swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities


oedema: swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities


hydrops: swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities


dropsy: swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities


cerebral edema: swelling of the brain due to the uptake of water in the neuropile and white matter


brain edema: swelling of the brain due to the uptake of water in the neuropile and white matter


hematocele: swelling caused by blood collecting in a body cavity (especially a swelling of the membrane covering the testis)


haematocele: swelling caused by blood collecting in a body cavity (especially a swelling of the membrane covering the testis)


hematocoele: swelling caused by blood collecting in a body cavity (especially a swelling of the membrane covering the testis)


haematocoele: swelling caused by blood collecting in a body cavity (especially a swelling of the membrane covering the testis)


hematocolpometra: accumulation of blood in the vagina and uterus


haematocolpometra: accumulation of blood in the vagina and uterus


hematocolpos: accumulation of menstrual blood in the vagina (usually due to an imperforate hymen)


haematocolpos: accumulation of menstrual blood in the vagina (usually due to an imperforate hymen)


intumescence: swelling up with blood or other fluids (as with congestion)


intumescency: swelling up with blood or other fluids (as with congestion)


iridoncus: swelling of the iris of the eye


lymphogranuloma: swelling of a lymph node


oscheocele: swelling of the scrotum


oscheocoele: swelling of the scrotum


tumescence: tumidity resulting from the presence of blood or other fluid in the tissues


tumidity: slight swelling of an organ or part


tumidness: slight swelling of an organ or part


cephalhematoma: a collection of blood under the scalp of a newborn; caused by pressure during birth


cephalohematoma: a collection of blood under the scalp of a newborn; caused by pressure during birth


hematoma: a localized swelling filled with blood


haematoma: a localized swelling filled with blood


proud flesh: the swollen tissue around a healing wound or ulcer


hyperbilirubinemia: abnormally high amounts of bile pigment (bilirubin) in the blood


hyperbilirubinemia of the newborn: a common disorder that is usually due to immaturity of the liver; usually subsides spontaneously


neonatal hyperbilirubinemia: a common disorder that is usually due to immaturity of the liver; usually subsides spontaneously


hyperglycemia: abnormally high blood sugar usually associated with diabetes


hyperglycaemia: abnormally high blood sugar usually associated with diabetes


hypoglycemia: abnormally low blood sugar usually resulting from excessive insulin or a poor diet


hypoglycaemia: abnormally low blood sugar usually resulting from excessive insulin or a poor diet


jaundice: yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes caused by an accumulation of bile pigment (bilirubin) in the blood; can be a symptom of gallstones or liver infection or anemia


icterus: yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes caused by an accumulation of bile pigment (bilirubin) in the blood; can be a symptom of gallstones or liver infection or anemia


jaundice of the newborn: yellowish appearance in newborn infants; usually subsides spontaneously


physiological jaundice of the newborn: yellowish appearance in newborn infants; usually subsides spontaneously


icterus neonatorum: yellowish appearance in newborn infants; usually subsides spontaneously


kernicterus: an abnormal accumulation of bile pigment in the brain and other nerve tissue; causes yellow staining and tissue damage


congestion: excessive accumulation of blood or other fluid in a body part


hydrothorax: accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity (the space between the lungs and the walls of the chest) often resulting from disease of the heart or kidneys


hemothorax: accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity (the space between the lungs and the walls of the chest)


haemothorax: accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity (the space between the lungs and the walls of the chest)


hyperemia: increased blood in an organ or other body part


hyperaemia: increased blood in an organ or other body part


engorgement: congestion with blood


pulmonary congestion: congestion in the lungs


stuffiness: state of obstruction or stoppage or air in the nose or throat


eruption: symptom consisting of a breaking out and becoming visible


enanthem: eruption on a mucous membrane (as the inside of the mouth) occurring as a symptom of a disease


enanthema: eruption on a mucous membrane (as the inside of the mouth) occurring as a symptom of a disease


exanthem: eruption on the skin occurring as a symptom of a disease


exanthema: eruption on the skin occurring as a symptom of a disease


skin eruption: eruption on the skin occurring as a symptom of a disease


rash: any red eruption of the skin


roseola: any red eruption of the skin


efflorescence: any red eruption of the skin


skin rash: any red eruption of the skin


prickly heat: obstruction of the sweat ducts during high heat and humidity


heat rash: obstruction of the sweat ducts during high heat and humidity


miliaria: obstruction of the sweat ducts during high heat and humidity


urtication: an itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins; usually the result of an allergic response to insect bites or food or drugs


urticaria: an itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins; usually the result of an allergic response to insect bites or food or drugs


hives: an itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins; usually the result of an allergic response to insect bites or food or drugs


nettle rash: an itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins; usually the result of an allergic response to insect bites or food or drugs


numbness: partial or total lack of sensation in a part of the body; a symptom of nerve damage or dysfunction


pain: a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder


hurting: a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder


ache: a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain


aching: a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain


toothache: an ache localized in or around a tooth


odontalgia: an ache localized in or around a tooth


aerodontalgia: pain in the teeth that results from a change in air pressure (as in flying or mountain climbing)


agony: a state of acute pain


suffering: a state of acute pain


excruciation: a state of acute pain


arthralgia: pain in a joint or joints


throe: severe spasm of pain


paresthesia: abnormal skin sensations (as tingling or tickling or itching or burning) usually associated with peripheral nerve damage


paraesthesia: abnormal skin sensations (as tingling or tickling or itching or burning) usually associated with peripheral nerve damage


formication: hallucinated sensation that insects or snakes are crawling over the skin; a common side-effect of extensive use of cocaine or amphetamines


Passion: the suffering of Jesus at the Crucifixion


Passion of Christ: the suffering of Jesus at the Crucifixion


backache: an ache localized in the back


burn: pain that feels hot as if it were on fire


burning: pain that feels hot as if it were on fire


causalgia: a burning pain in a limb along the course of a peripheral nerve; usually associated with skin changes


colic: acute abdominal pain (especially in infants)


intestinal colic: acute abdominal pain (especially in infants)


gripes: acute abdominal pain (especially in infants)


griping: acute abdominal pain (especially in infants)


chest pain: pain in the chest


chiralgia: a pain in the hand that is not traumatic


distress: extreme physical pain


dysmenorrhea: painful menstruation


primary dysmenorrhea: painful menstruation that is intrinsic to menstruation and not the result of a disease


secondary dysmenorrhea: painful menstruation that is caused by some specific disorder (as endometriosis)


headache: pain in the head caused by dilation of cerebral arteries or muscle contractions or a reaction to drugs


head ache: pain in the head caused by dilation of cerebral arteries or muscle contractions or a reaction to drugs


cephalalgia: pain in the head caused by dilation of cerebral arteries or muscle contractions or a reaction to drugs


glossalgia: pain in the tongue


glossodynia: pain in the tongue


growing pains: pain in muscles or joints sometimes experienced by children and often attributed to rapid growth


hemorrhoid: pain caused by venous swelling at or inside the anal sphincter


haemorrhoid: pain caused by venous swelling at or inside the anal sphincter


piles: pain caused by venous swelling at or inside the anal sphincter


stomachache: an ache localized in the stomach or abdominal region


stomach ache: an ache localized in the stomach or abdominal region


bellyache: an ache localized in the stomach or abdominal region


gastralgia: an ache localized in the stomach or abdominal region


earache: an ache localized in the middle or inner ear


otalgia: an ache localized in the middle or inner ear


histamine headache: a painful recurring headache associated with the release of histamine from cells


cluster headache: a painful recurring headache associated with the release of histamine from cells


migraine: a severe recurring vascular headache; occurs more frequently in women than men


megrim: a severe recurring vascular headache; occurs more frequently in women than men


sick headache: a severe recurring vascular headache; occurs more frequently in women than men


hemicrania: a severe recurring vascular headache; occurs more frequently in women than men


sick headache: a headache accompanied by nausea


sinus headache: a headache resulting from congestion or infection in the paranasal sinuses


tension headache: a headache located at the back of the head; usually caused by body tension resulting from overwork or psychological stress


lumbago: backache affecting the lumbar region or lower back; can be caused by muscle strain or arthritis or vascular insufficiency or a ruptured intervertebral disc


lumbar pain: backache affecting the lumbar region or lower back; can be caused by muscle strain or arthritis or vascular insufficiency or a ruptured intervertebral disc


keratalgia: pain in the cornea


labor pain: pain and discomfort associated with contractions of the uterus during labor


mastalgia: pain in the breast


melagra: rheumatic or myalgic pains in the arms or legs


meralgia: pain in the thigh


metralgia: pain in the uterus


myalgia: pain in a muscle or group of muscles


myodynia: pain in a muscle or group of muscles


nephralgia: pain in the kidney (usually felt in the loins)


neuralgia: acute spasmodic pain along the course of one or more nerves


neuralgy: acute spasmodic pain along the course of one or more nerves


odynophagia: severe pain on swallowing due to a disorder of the esophagus


orchidalgia: pain in the testes


pang: a sharp spasm of pain


pang: a mental pain or distress


sting: a mental pain or distress


photalgia: pain in the eye resulting from exposure to bright light (often associated with albinism)


photophobia: pain in the eye resulting from exposure to bright light (often associated with albinism)


pleurodynia: pain in the chest caused by inflammation of the muscles between the ribs


pleuralgia: pain in the chest caused by inflammation of the muscles between the ribs


costalgia: pain in the chest caused by inflammation of the muscles between the ribs


podalgia: foot pain


proctalgia: pain in the rectum


epidemic pleurodynia: an acute infectious disease occurring in epidemic form and featuring paroxysms of pain (usually in the chest)


epidemic myalgia: an acute infectious disease occurring in epidemic form and featuring paroxysms of pain (usually in the chest)


myosis: an acute infectious disease occurring in epidemic form and featuring paroxysms of pain (usually in the chest)


diaphragmatic pleurisy: an acute infectious disease occurring in epidemic form and featuring paroxysms of pain (usually in the chest)


Bornholm disease: an acute infectious disease occurring in epidemic form and featuring paroxysms of pain (usually in the chest)


trigeminal neuralgia: intense paroxysmal neuralgia along the trigeminal nerve


tic douloureux: intense paroxysmal neuralgia along the trigeminal nerve


sciatica: neuralgia along the sciatic nerve


birth pangs: a regularly recurrent spasm of pain that is characteristic of childbirth


labor pains: a regularly recurrent spasm of pain that is characteristic of childbirth


labour pains: a regularly recurrent spasm of pain that is characteristic of childbirth


afterpains: pains felt by a woman after her baby is born; associated with contractions of the uterus


palilalia: a pathological condition in which a word is rapidly and involuntarily repeated


palmature: an abnormality in which the fingers are webbed


referred pain: pain that is felt at a place in the body different from the injured or diseased part where the pain would be expected


renal colic: sharp pain in the lower back that radiates into the groin; associated with the passage of a renal calculus through the ureter


smart: a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore


smarting: a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore


smartness: a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore


sting: a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung


stinging: a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung


stitch: a sharp spasm of pain in the side resulting from running


rebound tenderness: pain felt when a hand pressing on the abdomen is suddenly released; a symptom of peritoneal inflammation


tenderness: a pain that is felt (as when the area is touched)


soreness: a pain that is felt (as when the area is touched)


rawness: a pain that is felt (as when the area is touched)


thermalgesia: pain caused by heat


chafe: soreness and warmth caused by friction


throb: a deep pulsating type of pain


torture: unbearable physical pain


torment: unbearable physical pain


ulalgia: pain in the gums


urodynia: pain during urination


postnasal drip: chronic secretion of mucus from the rear of the nasal cavity into the nasopharynx


papule: a small inflamed elevation of skin that is nonsuppurative (as in chicken pox)


papulovesicle: a papule that changes into a blister


vesicopapule: a papule that changes into a blister


pustule: a small inflamed elevation of skin containing pus; a blister filled with pus


pimple: a small inflamed elevation of the skin; a pustule or papule; common symptom in acne


hickey: a small inflamed elevation of the skin; a pustule or papule; common symptom in acne


zit: a small inflamed elevation of the skin; a pustule or papule; common symptom in acne


pock: a pustule in an eruptive disease


cardiomegaly: an abnormal enlargement of the heart


megalocardia: an abnormal enlargement of the heart


megacardia: an abnormal enlargement of the heart


enlarged heart: an abnormal enlargement of the heart


heart murmur: an abnormal sound of the heart; sometimes a sign of abnormal function of the heart valves


cardiac murmur: an abnormal sound of the heart; sometimes a sign of abnormal function of the heart valves


murmur: an abnormal sound of the heart; sometimes a sign of abnormal function of the heart valves


systolic murmur: a murmur heard during systole


palpitation: a rapid and irregular heart beat


heartburn: a painful burning sensation in the chest caused by gastroesophageal reflux (backflow from the stomach irritating the esophagus); symptomatic of an ulcer or a diaphragmatic hernia or other disorder


pyrosis: a painful burning sensation in the chest caused by gastroesophageal reflux (backflow from the stomach irritating the esophagus); symptomatic of an ulcer or a diaphragmatic hernia or other disorder


gastroesophageal reflux: reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus


esophageal reflux: reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus


oesophageal reflux: reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus


hepatojugular reflux: a venous reflux occurring in congestive heart failure


ureterorenal reflux: a backflow of urine from the ureter into the renal pelvis


vesicoureteral reflux: a backflow of urine from the bladder into the ureter


reflux: an abnormal backward flow of body fluids


hot flash: sudden brief sensation of heat (associated with menopause and some mental disorders)


flush: sudden brief sensation of heat (associated with menopause and some mental disorders)


indigestion: a disorder of digestive function characterized by discomfort or heartburn or nausea


dyspepsia: a disorder of digestive function characterized by discomfort or heartburn or nausea


stomach upset: a disorder of digestive function characterized by discomfort or heartburn or nausea


upset stomach: a disorder of digestive function characterized by discomfort or heartburn or nausea


inflammation: a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat


redness: a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat


rubor: a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat


amyxia: a condition in which no mucus in produced


carditis: inflammation of the heart


endocarditis: inflammation of the endocardium and heart valves


subacute bacterial endocarditis: a chronic bacterial infection of the endocardium and heart valves; symptoms develop slowly


myocardial inflammation: inflammation of the myocardium (the muscular tissue of the heart)


myocarditis: inflammation of the myocardium (the muscular tissue of the heart)


pancarditis: inflammation of the entire heart (the epicardium and the myocardium and the endocardium)


pericarditis: inflammation of the pericardium


catarrh: inflammation of the nose and throat with increased production of mucus


cellulitis: an inflammation of body tissue (especially that below the skin) characterized by fever and swelling and redness and pain


cervicitis: inflammation of the uterine cervix


cheilitis: inflammation and cracking of the skin of the lips


chill: a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever


shivering: a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever


ague: successive stages of chills and fever that is a symptom of malaria


chills and fever: successive stages of chills and fever that is a symptom of malaria


quartan: a malarial fever that recurs every fourth day


cholangitis: inflammation of the bile ducts


cholecystitis: inflammation of the gall bladder


chorditis: inflammation of the vocal cords


chorditis: inflammation of the spermatic cord


colitis: inflammation of the colon


inflammatory bowel disease: inflammation of the colon


colpitis: inflammation of the vagina


colpocystitis: inflammation of the vagina and bladder


conjunctivitis: inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye


pinkeye: inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye


corditis: inflammation of the spermatic cord


costochondritis: inflammation at the junction of a rib and its cartilage


dacryocystitis: inflammation of the lacrimal sac causing obstruction of the tube draining tears into the nose


diverticulitis: inflammation of a diverticulum in the digestive tract (especially the colon); characterized by painful abdominal cramping and fever and constipation


encephalitis: inflammation of the brain usually caused by a virus; symptoms include headache and neck pain and drowsiness and nausea and fever (`phrenitis' is no longer in scientific use)


cephalitis: inflammation of the brain usually caused by a virus; symptoms include headache and neck pain and drowsiness and nausea and fever (`phrenitis' is no longer in scientific use)


phrenitis: inflammation of the brain usually caused by a virus; symptoms include headache and neck pain and drowsiness and nausea and fever (`phrenitis' is no longer in scientific use)


encephalomyelitis: inflammation of the brain and spinal cord


endarteritis: inflammation of the inner lining of an artery


acute hemorrhagic encephalitis: encephalitis that resembles apoplexy due to blood extravasation


equine encephalitis: encephalitis caused by a virus that is transmitted by a mosquito from an infected horse


equine encephalomyelitis: encephalitis caused by a virus that is transmitted by a mosquito from an infected horse


herpes simplex encephalitis: common form of acute encephalitis caused by herpes simplex 1; usually affects the temporal and frontal lobes


herpes encephalitis: common form of acute encephalitis caused by herpes simplex 1; usually affects the temporal and frontal lobes


acute inclusion body encephalitis: common form of acute encephalitis caused by herpes simplex 1; usually affects the temporal and frontal lobes


leukoencephalitis: inflammation of the white matter of the brain


meningoencephalitis: inflammation of the brain and spinal cord and their meninges


cerebromeningitis: inflammation of the brain and spinal cord and their meninges


encephalomeningitis: inflammation of the brain and spinal cord and their meninges


panencephalitis: diffuse inflammation of the entire brain


sleeping sickness: an encephalitis that was epidemic between 1915 and 1926; symptoms include paralysis of the extrinsic eye muscle and extreme muscular weakness


sleepy sickness: an encephalitis that was epidemic between 1915 and 1926; symptoms include paralysis of the extrinsic eye muscle and extreme muscular weakness


epidemic encephalitis: an encephalitis that was epidemic between 1915 and 1926; symptoms include paralysis of the extrinsic eye muscle and extreme muscular weakness


lethargic encephalitis: an encephalitis that was epidemic between 1915 and 1926; symptoms include paralysis of the extrinsic eye muscle and extreme muscular weakness


encephalitis lethargica: an encephalitis that was epidemic between 1915 and 1926; symptoms include paralysis of the extrinsic eye muscle and extreme muscular weakness


West Nile encephalitis: encephalitis caused by the West Nile virus; can be fatal in humans and horses and birds


subacute sclerosing panencephalitis: a rare chronic progressive encephalitis caused by the measles virus and occurring primarily in children and young adults; death usually occurs within three years; characterized by primary measles infection before the age of two years


SSPE: a rare chronic progressive encephalitis caused by the measles virus and occurring primarily in children and young adults; death usually occurs within three years; characterized by primary measles infection before the age of two years


inclusion body encephalitis: a rare chronic progressive encephalitis caused by the measles virus and occurring primarily in children and young adults; death usually occurs within three years; characterized by primary measles infection before the age of two years


subacute inclusion body encephalitis: a rare chronic progressive encephalitis caused by the measles virus and occurring primarily in children and young adults; death usually occurs within three years; characterized by primary measles infection before the age of two years


sclerosing leukoencephalitis: a rare chronic progressive encephalitis caused by the measles virus and occurring primarily in children and young adults; death usually occurs within three years; characterized by primary measles infection before the age of two years


subacute sclerosing leukoencephalitis: a rare chronic progressive encephalitis caused by the measles virus and occurring primarily in children and young adults; death usually occurs within three years; characterized by primary measles infection before the age of two years


Bosin's disease: a rare chronic progressive encephalitis caused by the measles virus and occurring primarily in children and young adults; death usually occurs within three years; characterized by primary measles infection before the age of two years


Dawson's encephalitis: a rare chronic progressive encephalitis caused by the measles virus and occurring primarily in children and young adults; death usually occurs within three years; characterized by primary measles infection before the age of two years


Van Bogaert encephalitis: a rare chronic progressive encephalitis caused by the measles virus and occurring primarily in children and young adults; death usually occurs within three years; characterized by primary measles infection before the age of two years


rubella panencephalitis: a rare loss of mental and physical skills in adolescents; associated with the rubella virus


endocervicitis: inflammation of the mucous lining of the uterine cervix


enteritis: inflammation of the intestine (especially the small intestine); usually characterized by diarrhea


necrotizing enteritis: enteritis characterized by bloody diarrhea and severe abdominal pain


epicondylitis: painful inflammation of the muscles and soft tissues around an epicondyle


epididymitis: painful inflammation of the epididymis


epiglottitis: inflammation of the epiglottis; characterized by fever and a severe sore throat and difficulty in swallowing


episcleritis: inflammation of the sclera of the eye


esophagitis: inflammation of the esophagus; often caused by gastroesophageal reflux


oesophagitis: inflammation of the esophagus; often caused by gastroesophageal reflux


fibrositis: inflammation of white fibrous tissues (especially muscle sheaths)


fibromyositis: local inflammation of muscle and connective tissue


folliculitis: inflammation of a hair follicle


funiculitis: inflammation of a funiculus (especially an inflammation of the spermatic cord)


gastritis: inflammation of the lining of the stomach; nausea and loss of appetite and discomfort after eating


acute gastritis: gastritis caused by ingesting an irritant (as too much aspirin)


chronic gastritis: persistent gastritis can be a symptom of a gastric ulcer or pernicious anemia or stomach cancer or other disorders


glossitis: inflammation of the tongue


acute glossitis: glossitis resulting from injury or infection and characterized by swelling and pain


chronic glossitis: glossitis with atrophy of tongue tissue; sometimes accompanies pernicious anemia


Moeller's glossitis: a superficial form of glossitis marked by irregular red patches on the tongue and sensitivity to hot or spicy food


glossodynia exfoliativa: a superficial form of glossitis marked by irregular red patches on the tongue and sensitivity to hot or spicy food


hydrarthrosis: inflammation and swelling of a movable joint because of excess synovial fluid


ileitis: inflammation of the ileum


iridocyclitis: inflammation of the iris and ciliary body of the eye


iridokeratitis: inflammation of the iris and cornea of the eye


iritis: inflammation of the iris


jejunitis: inflammation of the jejunum of the small intestine


jejunoileitis: inflammation of the jejunum and the ileum of the small intestine


keratitis: inflammation of the cornea causing watery painful eyes and blurred vision


keratoconjunctivitis: inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva


keratoiritis: inflammation of the cornea and the iris of the eye


keratoscleritis: inflammation of the cornea and sclera of the eye


labyrinthitis: inflammation of the inner ear; can cause vertigo and vomiting


otitis interna: inflammation of the inner ear; can cause vertigo and vomiting


laminitis: inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse


founder: inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse


laryngitis: inflammation of the mucous membrane of the larynx; characterized by hoarseness or loss of voice and coughing


laryngopharyngitis: inflammation of the larynx and pharynx


laryngotracheobronchitis: inflammation of the larynx and trachea and bronchial passageways


leptomeningitis: inflammation of the leptomeninges


lymphadenitis: inflammation of lymph nodes


lymphangitis: inflammation of a lymph vessel


mastitis: inflammation of a breast (or udder)


mastoiditis: inflammation of the mastoid


metritis: inflammation of the lining of the uterus (of the endometrium)


endometritis: inflammation of the lining of the uterus (of the endometrium)


monoplegia: paralysis of a single limb


myelatelia: any developmental defect of the spinal cord


myelitis: inflammation of the spinal cord


myositis: inflammation of muscle tissue


myometritis: inflammation of the myometrium


trichinosis: infestation by trichina larvae that are transmitted by eating inadequately cooked meat (especially pork); larvae migrate from the intestinal tract to the muscles where they become encysted


trichiniasis: infestation by trichina larvae that are transmitted by eating inadequately cooked meat (especially pork); larvae migrate from the intestinal tract to the muscles where they become encysted


myositis trichinosa: infestation by trichina larvae that are transmitted by eating inadequately cooked meat (especially pork); larvae migrate from the intestinal tract to the muscles where they become encysted


neuritis: inflammation of a nerve accompanied by pain and sometimes loss of function


oophoritis: inflammation of one or both ovaries


orchitis: inflammation of one or both testes; characterized by pain and swelling


ophthalmoplegia: paralysis of the motor nerves of the eye


osteitis: inflammation of a bone as a consequence of infection or trauma or degeneration


osteomyelitis: an inflammation of bone and bone marrow (usually caused by bacterial infection)


otitis: inflammation of the ear


otitis externa: inflammation of the external ear (including auricle and ear canal)


otitis media: inflammation of the middle ear; common in children


ovaritis: inflammation of the ovaries


otorrhea: discharge from the external ear


ozena: a chronic disease of the nose characterized by a foul-smelling nasal discharge and atrophy of nasal structures


ozaena: a chronic disease of the nose characterized by a foul-smelling nasal discharge and atrophy of nasal structures


pancreatitis: inflammation of the pancreas; usually marked by abdominal pain


parametritis: inflammation of connective tissue adjacent to the uterus


parotitis: inflammation of one or both parotid glands


peritonitis: inflammation of the peritoneum


peritoneal inflammation: inflammation of the peritoneum


phalangitis: inflammation of a finger or toe


phlebitis: inflammation of a vein (usually in the legs)


phlebothrombosis: thrombosis of a vein without prior inflammation of the vein; associated with sluggish blood flow (as in prolonged bedrest or pregnancy or surgery) or with rapid coagulation of the blood


venous thrombosis: thrombosis of a vein without prior inflammation of the vein; associated with sluggish blood flow (as in prolonged bedrest or pregnancy or surgery) or with rapid coagulation of the blood