Unit 27 Vocabulary: Symptoms IV

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Adenoids
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a patch of tissue at the back of the nose which, along with the tonsils, makes up the lymphatic system
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"Enlarged adenoids can cause a variety of problems connected to the ears, nose, and throat."
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Atrophy
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the degeneration of cells causing decrease in size
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"Muscle atrophy is a major problem for immobile patients."
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Binocular
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connected to both eyes
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"His short-sightedness is binocular."
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Cephalalgia
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medical term for headache
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"She is prone to cephalalgia in the winter months."
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Cephalic
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connected to the head or the head end of the body
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"Most cephalic disorders come from a disturbance in the early development stages of the nervous system."
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Cervicitis
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an inflammation of the cervix
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"It is easy to confuse cervicitis with vaginitis as they share common symptoms."
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Concussion
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unconsciousness or confusion as a result of a blow to the head
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"Anyone thought to be suffering from a concussion should be taken to the hospital."
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Contusion
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a region of injured tissue, a bruise
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"The contusion on his chest changed color from red to purple over the span of 24 hours."
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Cyst
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an abnormal sac or cavity containing liquid
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"The majority of cysts are benign but it is also possible for a cyst to be malignant."
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Dull
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not sharp or acute
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"As it was only a dull pain, he did not take any pain killers."
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Eupnea
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normal breathing
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"A few minutes after the medication was administered he returned to eupnea."
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Fungal
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of or connected to fungi
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"Athletes foot is a fungal infection normally treated with an over-the-counter medication."
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Fungus
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spore-producing organisms such as molds, yeasts, and mushrooms, that feed on organic matter
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"Ringworm is actually caused by a fungus, not a worm."
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Gastric ulcer
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a sore in the stomach
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"Alcohol is known to slow the healing of a gastric ulcer."
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Hiccups
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involuntary spasms of the diaphragm
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"The most common remedy for hiccups is to drink a glass of water quickly while holding your breath."
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Migraine
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a severe headache
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"She is suffering from a migraine so she decided not to attend the rock concert."
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Motility
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having the ability to move by itself
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"The swelling in his knee seriously affected his motility."
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Mucus
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a slimy fluid produced by the body to help protect vulnerable areas from dust and germs
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"Dry air can irritate the nose and throat causing more mucus to be produced."
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Paroxysm
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a sudden attack of a disease
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"His paroxysm of coughing hindered his breathing."
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Sputum
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a thick fluid coughed up from the lungs, and containing any combination of mucus, pus, blood, and saliva
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"The sputum analysis confirmed the presence of infection."
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