Placenta abruptio - Overview
Premature separation of placenta; Ablatio placentae; Abruptio placentae; Placental abruption Placenta abruptio is separation of the placenta (the organ that nourishes the fetus) from the site of uterine implantation before delivery of the ... [... more]
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Aspergillosis - allergic bronchopulmonary; Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis; ABPA Pulmonary aspergillosis is an allergic reaction to a fungus called aspergillus, which causes inflammation of the airways and air sacs of the lungs. The ... [... more]
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Peritonsillar abscess - Overview
Peritonsillar abscess is a collection of infected material in the area around the tonsils. Peritonsillar abscess is a complication of tonsillitis. It is most often caused by a type of bacteria called group A beta-hemolytic ... [... more]
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Tooth abscess - Overview
Periapical abscess; Dental abscess; Tooth infection; Abscess - tooth A tooth abscess is a collection of infected material (pus) resulting from a bacterial infection in the center of a tooth. A tooth abscess is a complication of tooth decay. It ... [... more]
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Petit mal seizure - Overview
A petit mal seizure is the term commonly given to a staring spell, most commonly called an "absence seizure." It is a brief (usually less than 15 seconds) disturbance of brain function due to abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Petit mal [... more]
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Amenorrhea - primary - Overview
Primary amenorrhea; No periods; Absent periods; Absent menses Amenorrhea is the absence of menstruation. Primary amenorrhea is not considered to have occurred until a girl is beyond age 16, if she has undergone other normal changes that occur ... [... more]
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Silicosis - Overview
Acute silicosis; Chronic silicosis; Accelerated silicosis; Progressive massive fibrosis; Conglomerate silicosis Silicosis is a respiratory disease caused by inhaling silica dust. Silica is a common, naturally-occurring crystal. It is found in ... [... more]
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Unstable angina - Overview
Accelerating angina; New-onset angina; Angina - unstable; Progressive angina Unstable angina is a type of acute chest pain that occurs when your heart doesn't get enough oxygen. It can be a warning sign of a heart attack. Coronary artery disease ... [... more]
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Acne - Overview
Acne is a skin condition characterized by whiteheads, blackheads, and inflamed red pimples or "zits." Acne occurs when tiny holes on the surface of the skin, called pores, become clogged. Each pore is an opening to a canal called a follicle, ... [... more]
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Acrodermatitis - Overview
Papular acrodermatitis of childhood; Gianotti-Crosti syndrome; Acrodermatitis - infantile lichenoid; Acrodermatitis - papular infantile; Papulovesicular acro-located syndrome Acrodermatitis is a childhood skin condition that may be accompanied by ... [... more]
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Pulmonary actinomycosis - Overview
Pulmonary actinomycosis is caused by one of two types of bacteria -- actinomyces or propioni. These bacteria are normally found in the mouth and gastrointestinal tract, where they do not usually cause harm. However, poor dental hygiene and dental ... [... more]
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Peritonitis - Overview
Peritonitis is an inflammation (irritation) of the peritoneum, the tissue that lines the wall of the abdomen and covers the abdominal organs. A collection of pus in the abdomen, called an intra-abdominal abscess, may cause ... [... more]
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