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Ketoacidosis
A life-threatening condition caused by high ketone levels, often in diabetes.
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Transplant
The process of transferring organs or tissues from one body to another.
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Varicocele
Enlarged veins in the scrotum, similar to varicose veins.
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Cryptorchidism
A condition where one or both testicles fail to descend into the scrotum.
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Prostate Hyperplasia
Enlargement of the prostate gland, commonly due to aging.
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Prostatectomy
Surgical removal of all or part of the prostate gland.
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Vagina
The muscular canal that connects the uterus to the external body.
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Amniocentesis
A procedure where a needle is used to extract amniotic fluid for testing.
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Placenta Abruption
A medical emergency where the placenta detaches from the uterus prematurely.
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Ectopic Pregnancy
A pregnancy occurring outside the uterus, usually in the fallopian tube.
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Tubal Ligation
A permanent form of female sterilization by blocking the fallopian tubes.
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Dyspareunia
Painful sexual intercourse.
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Respiratory
Related to the lungs and breathing.
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Gastric
Related to the stomach.
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Bilateral
Affecting both sides of the body.
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Infarction
Tissue death due to lack of blood supply.
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Bronchitis
Inflammation of the bronchial tubes.
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Pneumonia
Infection of the lungs causing inflammation and fluid buildup.
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Pulmonologist
A doctor specializing in lung diseases.
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Fallopian Tube / Uterine Tube
Tubes connecting the ovaries to the uterus, where fertilization occurs.
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Lumpectomy
Surgical removal of a tumor, often from the breast.
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Hemostasis
Process of stopping bleeding.
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Hepatic
Related to the liver.
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Digestion
Breakdown of food for absorption.
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Dysphagia
Difficulty swallowing.
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Deglutition
The act of swallowing.
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Peristalsis
Wavelike muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract.
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Mastication
The process of chewing.
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Aphthous
Related to ulcers, such as canker sores.
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Emesis
Vomiting.
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Laparoscopy
A minimally invasive surgical procedure using a camera.
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Dialysis
A procedure that removes waste from the blood when kidneys fail.
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Uremia
High levels of waste in the blood due to kidney failure.
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Pyelonephritis
Kidney infection.
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Glycosuria
Presence of sugar in the urine.
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Nephrostomy
A procedure to drain urine directly from the kidney.
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Oliguria
Low urine output.
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Cystourethrogram
An imaging test of the bladder and urethra.