Medi 90 - 84-104

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Anorexia

Loss of appetite.

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Dyspepsia

Indigestion or upset stomach.

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Hyperglycemia

High blood sugar.

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Dysuria

Painful or difficult urination.

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Neuralgia

Nerve pain.

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Myalgia

Muscle pain.

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Metastasis

Spread of cancer to other body parts.

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Laryngostenosis

Narrowing of the voice box.

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Bronchospasm

Tightening of the airways.

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Apnea

Temporary stopping of breathing.

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Insulin

Hormone that lowers blood sugar.

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Antibiotics

Medicines that kill or stop bacteria.

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Oxytocin

Hormone that causes uterine contractions.

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Cortisol

Hormone that helps the body respond to stress.

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Anastomosis

Surgical connection between two body parts.

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Thoracentesis

Removal of fluid from around the lungs.

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Phlebotomy

Drawing blood from a vein.

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Dialysis

Treatment that removes waste from the blood.

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Aneurysmectomy

Surgical removal of an aneurysm.

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Laminectomy

Surgery to remove part of a spinal bone.