Unit 10 Vocabulary: Disorders and Conditions II

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Allergy
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an intolerance or oversensitivity to a substance that results in a reaction
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"She has a severe peanut allergy resulting in hives, redness, and swelling."
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Anaphylaxis
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a severe reaction caused by an allergy
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"After being stung by the wasp she suffered anaphylaxis, which started with an itchy rash."
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Cerebral
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related to the principal and most anterior part of the brain
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"It is believed that drugs like cocaine and ecstasy can cause a cerebral hemorrhage."
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Cirrhosis
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the degeneration of cells within the liver
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"Heavy alcohol use can cause cirrhosis of the liver."
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Deviated septum
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the state of the inner wall of the nose not being central
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"Rectifying a deviated septum is only a minor operation."
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Epilepsy
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a neurological disorder marked by unpredictable seizures
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"Epilepsy can develop at any age but is more common in children."
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Hyperkinesis
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muscle spasm
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"He suffered from mild hyperkinesis in his legs."
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Ileus
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a blockage in the intestine
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"Berries, nuts, and seeds should all be avoided while you have an ileus."
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Metastasis
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the spread of disease to a further area
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"There was concern of metastasis of the cancer."
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Myopathy
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a disease of muscle tissue
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"The goals of myopathy treatment are to slow progression of the disease and relieve symptoms."
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Necrosis
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the death of cells in skin or tissue
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"The homeless man suffered necrosis from frostbite."
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Neuropathy
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disease or dysfunction of one or more peripheral nerves
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"After neuropathy has developed, few kinds are completely curable, but early treatment can manage symptoms."
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Otalgia
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earache
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"She took her child to the doctor, as he had severe otalgia."
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Panplegia
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the complete loss of muscle control in both arms and legs
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"The motorcycle crash left him with panplegia."
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Paralysis
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the loss of ability to move or feel in a specific limb or region
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"He was delighted when he heard that the paralysis would pass quickly."
Proper noun (thing)
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Parkinson's disease
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a progressive disease of the nervous system
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"A diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease can be very difficult for the patient and their family."
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Pertussis
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whooping cough
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"Almost half of the class contracted pertussis, which is a highly contagious bacterial disease."
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Photophobia
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extreme sensitivity to light
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"He wears dark glasses because of his photophobia."
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Sciatica
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pain affecting the back, hip and outside of the leg
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"She takes muscle relaxants to reduce the pain from her sciatica."
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Spina bifida
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a birth defect where the spine does not fully develop
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"Treatment for movement problems can be started soon after a baby with spina bifida is born."
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