#disorder.state__upset  condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning; "the doctor prescribed some medicine for the disorder"; "everyone gets stomach upsets from time to time"
  supertype:  condition.state__status  a condition or state at a particular time: "a condition (or state) of disrepair"; "the current status of the arms negotiations"
  subtype:  immunological_disorder__immunologicaldisorder  a disorder of the immune system
     subtype:  immunodeficiency  immunological disorder in which some part of the body's immune system is inadequate and resistance to infectious diseases is reduced
        subtype:  AIDS__acquired_immune_deficiency_syndrome  a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
        subtype:  agammaglobulinemia  a rare immunological disorder characterized by the virtual absence of gamma globulin in the blood and consequent susceptibility to infection
        subtype:  hypogammaglobulinemia  an abnormally low concentration of gamma globulin in the blood and increased risk of infection
     subtype:  immunosuppression  lowering the body's normal immune response to invasion by foreign substances; can be deliberate (as in lowering the immune response to prevent rejection of a transplanted organ) or incidental (as a side effect of radiotherapy or chemotherapy for cancer)
     subtype:  anergy.immunological_disorder  reduction or lack of an immune response to a specific antigen
  subtype:  functional_disorder  disorder showing symptoms for which no physiological or anatomical cause can be identified
  subtype:  organic_disorder__organicdisorder  disorder caused by a detectable physiological or structural change in an organ
  subtype:  abocclusion  the condition in which the upper teeth do not touch the lower teeth when biting
  subtype:  abruptio_placentae  a disorder of pregnancy in which the placenta prematurely separates from the wall of the uterus
  subtype:  achlorhydria  an abnormal deficiency or absence of free hydrochloric acid in the gastric juice; often associated with severe anemias and cancer of the stomach
  subtype:  acholia__cholestasi  a condition in which little or no bile is secreted or the flow of bile into the digestive tract is obstructed
  subtype:  achylia_gastrica__achyliagastrica  absence of gastric juices (partial or complete)
  subtype:  acute_brain_disorder__acutebraindisorder__acute_organic_brain_syndrome__acuteorganicbrainsyndrome  any disorder (as sudden confusion or disorientation) in an otherwise normal person that is due to reversible (temporary) impairment of brain tissues (as by head injuries or drugs or infection)
  subtype:  ailment__complaint__ill  an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
     subtype:  pip  a minor nonspecific ailment
     subtype:  motion_sickness__kinetosis__kinetosi  the state of being dizzy or nauseated because of the motions that occur while traveling in or on a moving vehicle
        subtype:  airsickness__airsicknes__airsicknes  motion sickness experienced while traveling by air (especially during turbulence)
        subtype:  car_sickness  motion sickness experienced while traveling in an car
        subtype:  seasickness__seasicknes__maldemer__naupathia  motion sickness experienced while traveling on water
  subtype:  eating_disorder  a disorder of the normal eating routine
     subtype:  anorexia  a prolonged disorder of eating due to loss of appetite
        subtype:  anorexia_nervosa  (psychiatry) a psychological disorder characterized by somatic delusions that you are too fat despite being emaciated
     subtype:  bulimarexia__binge-purge_syndrome__bingepurgesyndrome__binge-vomit_syndrome__bingevomitsyndrome__bulima_nervosa  a disorder of eating in which the person alternates between strong craving for food and aversion to food; characterized by excessive eating followed by periods of fasting or self-induced vomiting
     subtype:  binge-eating_syndrome__bulimia  a disorder of eating seen among young women who go on eating binges and then feel guilt and depression and self-condemnation
  subtype:  bladder_disorder__bladderdisorder  a disorder of the urinary bladder
     subtype:  flaccid_bladder__flaccidbladder  a urinary bladder disorder resulting from interruption of the reflex arc normally associated with voiding urine; absence of bladder sensation and over-filling of the bladder and inability to urinate voluntarily
     subtype:  neurogenic_bladder  a urinary bladder disorder caused by a lesion in the nervous system
     subtype:  spastic_bladder__spasticbladder  a urinary bladder disorder resulting from spinal cord lesion or multiple sclerosis or trauma; absence of bladder sensation and incontinence and interrupted voiding of urine
  subtype:  cardiovascular_disease  a disease of the heart or blood vessels
     subtype:  heart_disease__heartdisease__heart_condition__heartcondition__cardiopathy  a disease of the heart
        subtype:  angina_pectoris__angina  a heart condition marked by paroxysms of chest pain due to reduced oxygen to the heart
        subtype:  cardiac_arrhythmia__cardiacarrhythmia__arrhythmia  an abnormal rate of muscle contractions in the heart
           subtype:  flutter  abnormally rapid beating of the auricles of the heart (especially in a regular rhythm); can result in heart block
           subtype:  gallop_rhythm__cantering_rhythm__canteringrhythm  cardiac rhythm characterized by the presence of an extra sound; can indicate a heart abnormality
           subtype:  atrial_fibrillation  fibrillation of the muscles of the atria of the heart
           subtype:  bradycardia  abnormally slow heartbeat
           subtype:  heart_block__Adams-Stokes_syndrome__Stokes-Adams_syndrome__atrioventricular_block  recurrent sudden attacks of unconsciousness caused by impaired conduction of the impulse that regulates the heartbeat
           subtype:  premature_ventricular_contraction__prematureventricularcontraction__pvc  irregularity of cardiac rhythm; recurrent occurrences can be a precursor of ventricular fibrillation
           subtype:  tachycardia  abnormally rapid heartbeat (over 100 beats per minute)
           subtype:  ventricular_fibrillation__ventricularfibrillation  fibrillation of heart muscles resulting in interference with rhythmic contractions of the ventricles and possibly leading to cardiac arrest
        subtype:  cardiomyopathy__myocardiopathy  a disorder (usually of unknown origin) of the heart muscle (myocardium)
           subtype:  hypertrophic_cardiomyopathy  a disorder in which the heart muscle is so strong that it does not relax enough to fill with the heart with blood and so has reduced pumping ability
        subtype:  heart_failure__heartfailure__coronary_failure  inability of the heart to pump enough blood to sustain normal bodily functions
           subtype:  congestive_heart_failure  inability to pump enough blood to avoid congestion in the tissues
           subtype:  heart_attack__heartattack  a sudden severe instance of abnormal heart function
        subtype:  valvular_heart_disease  heart disease caused by stenosis of the cardiac valves and obstructed blood flow or caused by degeneration and blood regurgitation
           subtype:  aortic_stenosis  abnormal narrowing of the aortic valve
           subtype:  mitral_valve_prolapse  cardiopathy resulting from the mitral valve not regulating the flow of blood between the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart
           subtype:  mitral_stenosis__mitral_valve_stenosis  obstruction or narrowing of the mitral valve (as by scarring from rheumatic fever)
        subtype:  rheumatic_heart_disease__rheumaticheartdisease  heart disease caused by recurrent episodes of rheumatic fever; characterized by changes in the myocardium or scarring of the heart valves that reduce the power of the heart to pump blood
     subtype:  high_blood_pressure__hypertension  a common disorder in which blood pressure remains abnormally high (a reading of 140/90 mm Hg or greater)
        subtype:  essential_hypertension__essentialhypertension__hyperpiesis  persistent and pathological high blood pressure for which no specific cause can be found
        subtype:  malignant_hypertension__malignanthypertension  severe hypertension that runs a rapid course and damages the inner linings of the blood vessels and the heart and spleen and kidneys and brain; "malignant hypertension is the most lethal form of hypertension"
           subtype:  portal_hypertension  increase in blood pressure in the veins of the portal system caused by obstruction in the liver (often associated with alcoholic cirrhosis), causing enlargement of the spleen and collateral veins
        subtype:  secondary_hypertension__secondaryhypertension  hypertension that is secondary to another disease
        subtype:  white-coat_hypertension  temporary rise in blood pressure in the doctor's office
     subtype:  hypotension  abnormally low blood pressure
        subtype:  orthostatic_hypotension__postural_hypotension  low blood pressure occurring in some people when they stand up
     subtype:  aneurysm  a sac-like widening of an artery
        subtype:  aortic_aneurysm  an aneurysm of the aorta
        subtype:  cerebral_aneurysm  an aneurysm of the carotid artery
        subtype:  intracranial_aneurysm  an aneurysm of a cranial artery
        subtype:  ventricular_aneurysm__ventricularaneurysm  a localized dilation or protrusion on the wall of the left ventricle of the heart (occurring after a myocardial infarction)
     subtype:  circulatory_failure__circulatoryfailure  failure of the cardiovascular system to supply adequate amounts of blood to body tissues
  subtype:  celiac_disease  a disorder in children and adults; inability to tolerate wheat protein (gluten); symptoms include foul-smelling diarrhea and emaciation; often accompanied by lactose intolerance
  subtype:  cheilosis__cheilosi__perleche  a disorder of the lips marked by scaling and fissures at the corners of the mouth; caused by a deficiency of riboflavin
  subtype:  choking  a condition caused by blocking the airways to the lungs (as with food or swelling of the larynx)
  subtype:  colpoxerosis  a condition in which the vagina is unusually dry
  subtype:  degenerative_disorder  condition leading to progressive loss of function
     subtype:  demyelination  loss of the myelin covering of some nerve fibers resulting in their impaired function
     subtype:  dystrophy  any degenerative disorder resulting from inadequate or faulty nutrition
        subtype:  osteodystrophy  defective bone development; usually attributable to renal disease or to disturbances in calcium and phosphorus metabolism
     subtype:  disseminated_multiple_sclerosis__multiple_sclerosis__MS__disseminated_sclerosis  a chronic progressive nervous disorder involving loss of myelin sheath around certain nerve fibers
     subtype:  paralysis_agitans__paralysisagitan__Parkinsonism__Parkinson's_disease__Parkinson's_syndrome__Parkinson's__shaking_palsy__shakingpalsy  a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system characterized by tremor and impaired muscular coordination
     subtype:  chorea  any of several degenerative nervous disorders characterized by spasmodic movements of the body and limbs
        subtype:  orthochorea  a form of chorea in which spasms occur mainly when the patient is erect
        subtype:  Sydenham's_chorea__Saint_Vitus_dance__St._Vitus_dance  chorea occurring chiefly in children and associated with rheumatic fever
        subtype:  tarantism  a nervous disorder characterized by an uncontrollable impulse to dance; popularly attributed to bite of the S European tarantula or wolf spider
        subtype:  Huntington's_chorea__Huntington's_disease  hereditary; develops in adulthood and ends in dementia
  subtype:  dysaphia  a disorder in the sense of touch
  subtype:  dysosmia__parosamia__ofactory_impairment  a disorder in the sense of smell
  subtype:  dyspahgia  condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful
  subtype:  dysuria  painful or difficult urination
  subtype:  failure.disorder  loss of ability to function normally
     subtype:  heart_failure__heartfailure__coronary_failure  inability of the heart to pump enough blood to sustain normal bodily functions
     subtype:  renal_failure__renalfailure__kidney_failure  inability of the kidneys to excrete wastes and to help maintain the electrolyte balance
        subtype:  acute_renal_failure__acuterenalfailure__acute_kidney_failure  renal failure associated with burns or other trauma or with acute infection or obstruction of the urinary tract
        subtype:  chronic_renal_failure__chronicrenalfailure__chronic_kidney_failure  renal failure that can result from a variety of systemic disorders
  subtype:  fantods  an ill-defined state of irritability and distress
  subtype:  glandular_disease__glandulardisease__gland_disease__glanddisease__glandular_disorder__glandulardisorder__adenosis  a disorder of the glands of the body
     subtype:  hyperparathyroidism  excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone resulting in abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood; can affect many systems of the body (especially causing bone resorption and osteoporosis)
     subtype:  hypoparathyroidism  inadequate secretion of parathyroid hormone resulting in abnormally low levels of calcium in the blood
     subtype:  hyperpituitarism  excessive activity of the pituitary gland (especially overactivity of the anterior lobe which leads to excess secretion of growth hormone)
     subtype:  Addison's_disease__Addison's_syndrome__hypoadrenalism__hypoadrenocorticism  a glandular disorder caused by failure of function of the cortex of the adrenal gland and marked by anemia and prostration with brownish skin
     subtype:  adenopathy  a glandular disease or enlargement of glandular tissue (especially of the lymph glands)
     subtype:  aldosteronism__hyperaldosteronism  a condition caused by over-production of aldosterone
     subtype:  Cushing's_disease__hyperadrenalism  a glandular disorder caused by excessive ACTH resulting in greater than normal functioning of the adrenal gland; characterized by obesity
     subtype:  Cushing's_syndrome__hyperadrenocorticism  a glandular disorder caused by excessive cortisol
     subtype:  diabetes  any of several metabolic disorders marked by excessive urination and persistent thirst
        subtype:  diabetes_mellitus__DM  diabetes caused by a relative or absolute deficiency of insulin and characterized by polyuria; "when doctors say `diabetes' they usually mean `diabetes mellitus'"
           subtype:  Type_I_diabetes__insulin-dependent_diabetes_mellitus__IDDM__juvenile-onset_diabetes__juvenile_diabetes__growth-onset_diabetes__ketosis-prone_diabetes__ketoacidosis-prone_diabetes__autoimmune_diabetes  severe diabetes mellitus with an early onset; characterized by polyuria and excessive thirst and increased appetite and weight loss and episodic ketoacidosis; diet and insulin injections are required to control the disease
           subtype:  Type_II_diabetes__non-insulin-dependent_diabetes_mellitus__NIDDM__non-insulin-dependent_diabetes__ketosis-resistant_diabetes_mellitus__ketosis-resistant_diabetes__ketoacidosis-resistant_diabetes_mellitus__ketoacidosis-resistant_diabetes__adult-onset_diabetes_mellitus__adult-onset_diabetes__maturity-onset_diabetes_mellitus__maturity-onset_diabetes  mild form of diabetes mellitus that develops gradually in adults; can be precipitated by obesity or severe stress or menopause or other factors; can usually be controlled by diet and hypoglycemic agents without injections of insulin
           subtype:  latent_diabetes__chemical_diabetes  a mild form of diabetes mellitus in which there are no overt symptoms but there are abnormal responses to some diagnostic procedures
        subtype:  diabetes_insipidus  a rare form of diabetes resulting from a deficiency of vasopressin (the pituitary hormone that regulates the kidneys); characterized by the chronic excretion of large amounts of pale dilute urine which results in dehydration and extreme thirst
           subtype:  nephrogenic_diabetes_insipidus  diabetes insipidus caused by a failure of the kidney to respond to normal levels of vasopressin
     subtype:  hyperthyroidism__thyrotoxicosis  an overactive thyroid gland; pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones or the condition resulting from excessive production of thyroid hormones
        subtype:  Graves'_disease__exophthalmic_goiter  exophthalmos occurring in association with goiter; hyperthyroidism with protrusion of the eyeballs
     subtype:  hypothyroidism  an underactive thyroid gland; a glandular disorder resulting from insufficient production of thyroid hormones
        subtype:  myxedema__myxoedema  hypothyroidism marked by dry skin and swellings around lips and nose as well as mental deterioration
        subtype:  cretinism  severe hypothyroidism resulting in physical and mental stunting
  subtype:  hyperactivity  a condition characterized by excessive restlessness and movement
  subtype:  impacted_tooth__impaction  a disorder in which a tooth is so crowded in its socket that it cannot erupt normally
  subtype:  impaction  a disorder in which feces are impacted in the lower colon
  subtype:  learning_disorder__learning_disability__learningdisability  a disorder found in children of normal intelligence who have difficulties in learning specific skills
     subtype:  dyscalculia  impaired ability to learn grade-appropriate mathematics
     subtype:  dysgraphia  impaired ability to learn to write
     subtype:  dyslexia  impaired ability to learn to read
  subtype:  malocclusion  (dentistry) a condition in which the opposing teeth do not mesh normally
     subtype:  overbite  (dentistry) malocclusion in which the upper teeth extend abnormally far over the lower teeth
  subtype:  mental_disorder__mental_disturbance__disturbance__psychological_disorder__psychologicaldisorder__folie  (psychiatry) a psychological disorder of thought or emotion; a more neutral term than mental illness
     subtype:  anxiety_disorder__anxietydisorder  a cover term for a variety of mental disorders in which severe anxiety is a salient symptom
        subtype:  generalized_anxiety_disorder__generalizedanxietydisorder__GAD__anxiety_reaction__anxietyreaction  an anxiety disorder characterized by chronic free-floating anxiety and such symptoms as tension or sweating or trembling of light-headedness or irritability etc that has lasted for more than six months
        subtype:  panic_disorder__panicdisorder  an anxiety disorder characterized by unpredictable panic attacks; the attacks are usually severe but brief
        subtype:  phobia__phobic_disorder__phobic_neurosis  an anxiety disorder characterized by extreme and irrational fear of simple things or social situations; "phobic disorder is a general term for all phobias"
           subtype:  agoraphobia  a morbid fear of open spaces (as fear of being caught alone in some public place)
           subtype:  simple_phobia  any phobia (other than agoraphobia) associated with relatively simple well-defined stimuli
              subtype:  acrophobia  a morbid fear of great heights
              subtype:  algophobia  a morbid fear of pain
              subtype:  aquaphobia  a morbid fear of drowning
              subtype:  astraphobia  a morbid fear of thunder and lightning
              subtype:  claustrophobia  a morbid fear of being closed in a confined space
              subtype:  cryophobia  a morbid fear of freezing
              subtype:  hydrophobia  a fear of drinking liquids because swallowing is so painful (as with persons having rabies)
              subtype:  hypnophobia  a morbid fear of falling asleep
              subtype:  mysophobia  a morbid fear of dirt or contamination
              subtype:  neophobia  a morbid fear of novelty
              subtype:  nyctophobia  a morbid fear of night or darkness
              subtype:  phobophobia  a morbid fear of developing a phobia
              subtype:  photophobia  a morbid fear of light
              subtype:  pyrophobia  a morbid fear of fire
              subtype:  taphephobia  a morbid fear of being buried alive
              subtype:  thanatophobia  a morbid fear of death
              subtype:  triskaidekaphobia  a morbid fear of the number 13
              subtype:  zoophobia  a morbid fear of animals
                 subtype:  acarophobia  a morbid fear of small insects and mites and worms
                 subtype:  ailurophobia  a morbid fear of cats
                 subtype:  cynophobia  a morbid fear of dogs
                 subtype:  entomophobia  a morbid fear of insects
                 subtype:  lepidophobia  a morbid fear of snakes
                 subtype:  musophobia  a morbid fear of mice
           subtype:  social_phobia  any phobia (other than agoraphobia) associated with situations in which you are subject to criticism by others (as fear of eating in public or public speaking etc)
              subtype:  androphobia  a morbid fear of men
              subtype:  gynophobia  a morbid fear of women
              subtype:  satanophobia  an abnormal fear of Satan
              subtype:  school_phobia  a child's sudden fear of attending school
              subtype:  traumatophobia  a morbid fear of battle or physical injury
              subtype:  xenophobia  an irrational fear of foreigners or strangers
        subtype:  posttraumatic_stress_disorder__PTSD  an anxiety disorder associated with serious traumatic events and characterized by such symptoms as guilt about surviving or reliving the trauma in dreams or numbness and lack of involvement with reality or recurrent thoughts and images
           subtype:  battle_fatigue__combat_fatigue__combat_neurosis__shell_shock__shellshock  a mental disorder caused by stress of active warfare
     subtype:  psychosomatic_disorder__psychosomaticdisorder  a mental disorder that causes somatic symptoms
     subtype:  aberration  a disorder in one's mental state
     subtype:  conversion_disorder__conversion_reaction__conversion_hysteria  a mental disorder characterized by the conversion of mental conflict into somatic forms (into paralysis or anesthesia having no apparent cause)
        subtype:  glove_anesthesia__gloveanesthesia  a mental disorder involving loss of sensitivity in the hand and wrist; "since no combination of nerves serve this area a glove anesthesia is clearly psychogenic in origin"
     subtype:  delirium  a usually brief state of excitement and mental confusion often accompanied by hallucinations
     subtype:  delusional_disorder  any mental disorder in which delusions play a significant role
     subtype:  encopresis  involuntary defecation not attributable to physical defects or illness
     subtype:  folie_a_deux__folieadeux  the simultaneous occurrence of symptoms of a mental disorder (as delusions) in two persons who are closely related (as siblings or man and wife)
     subtype:  personality_disorder__personalitydisorder  inflexible and maladaptive patterns of behavior
        subtype:  maladjustment  the condition of being unable to adapt properly to your environment with resulting emotional instability
        subtype:  antisocial_personality_disorder__sociopathic_personality__psychopathic_personality  a personality disorder characterized by amorality and lack of affect; capable of violent acts without guilt feelings (`psychopathic personality' was once widely used but was superseded by `sociopathic personality' to indicate the social aspects of the disorder; `antisocial personality disorder' is currently the preferred term)
        subtype:  schizotypal_personality  characterized by symptoms similar to but less severe than schizophrenia
     subtype:  major_affective_disorder__majoraffectivedisorder__affective_disorder__affectivedisorder__emotional_disorder__emotionaldisorder__emotional_disturbance__emotionaldisturbance  any mental disorder not caused by detectable organic abnormalities of the brain and in which a major disturbance of emotions is predominant
        subtype:  depressive_disorder__clinical_depression__depression  a state of depression and anhedonia so severe as to require clinical intervention
           subtype:  agitated_depression  a state of clinical depression in which the person exhibits irritability and restlessness
           subtype:  anaclitic_depression__anacliticdepression  severe and progressive depression in infants who lose their mother and do not get a suitable substitute
           subtype:  dysthymia__dysthymic_depression__dysthymicdepression  mild chronic depression; "I thought she had just been in a bad mood for thirty years, but the doctor called it dysthymia"
           subtype:  endogenous_depression  a state of depression for which there is no apparent precipitating cause
           subtype:  exogenous_depression__exogenousdepression__reactive_depression  an inappropriate state of depression that is precipitated by events in the person's life (to be distinguished from normal grief)
           subtype:  major_depressive_episode  (psychiatry) a state of depression with all the classic symptoms (anhedonia and lethargy and sleep disturbance and despondency and morbid thoughts and feelings of worthlessness and sometimes attempted suicide) but with no known organic dysfunction
              subtype:  involutional_depression  a major depressive episode associated with the climacteric
              subtype:  unipolar_depression  a major depressive episode that occurs without the manic phase that occurs in the classic form of bipolar disorder
           subtype:  neurotic_depression  a term used for any state of depression that is not psychotic
           subtype:  psychotic_depression__psychoticdepression  a state of depression so severe that the person loses contact with reality and suffers a variety of functional impairments
           subtype:  retarded_depression  a state of clinical depression in which the individual is lethargic and slow to initiate action
        subtype:  manic_disorder__manicdisorder__mania  a mood disorder; an affective disorder in which the victim tends to respond excessively and sometimes violently
           subtype:  craze__delirium__frenzy__fury__hysteria  state of violent mental agitation
              subtype:  nympholepsy  a frenzy of emotion; as for something unattainable
        subtype:  bipolar_disorder__bipolardisorder__manicdepression__manicdepressiveillnes__manic-depressive_psychosis  a mental disorder characterized by episodes of mania and depression
           subtype:  cyclothymia__cyclothymic_disorder__cyclothymicdisorder__cyclic_disorder  a mild bipolar disorder that persists over a long time
     subtype:  schizothymia  resembling schizophrenia but remaining within the bounds of normality
     subtype:  neurosis__neuroticism__psychoneurosi  a mental or personality disturbance not attributable to any known neurological or organic dysfunction
        subtype:  hysterical_neurosis__hysteria  neurotic disorder characterized by violent emotional outbreaks and disturbances of sensory and motor functions
           subtype:  anxiety_hysteria__anxietyhysteria  a form of hysteria having features of both conversion disorder and anxiety neurosis
           subtype:  hysterocatalepsy  hysteria with cataleptic symptoms
        subtype:  anxiety_neurosis  characterized by diffuse anxiety and often somatic manifestations of fear
     subtype:  dissociative_disorder  dissociation so severe that the usually integrated functions of consciousness and perception of self break down
        subtype:  depersonalization_disorder__depersonalizationdisorder__depersonalization__depersonalisation__depersonalisation_disorder__depersonalisationdisorder__depersonalization_neurosis__depersonalisation_neurosis  emotional dissociative disorder in which there is loss of contact with your own personal reality accompanied by feelings of unreality and strangeness
        subtype:  psychogenic_fugue__psychogenicfugue__fugue  dissociative disorder in which a person forgets who who they are and leaves home to creates a new life; during the fugue there is no memory of the former life; after recovering there is no memory for events during the dissociative state
        subtype:  split_personality__splitpersonality__multiple_personality  a relatively rare dissociative disorder in which the usual integrity of the personality breaks down and two or more independent personalities emerge
  subtype:  metabolic_disorder__metabolicdisorder  a disorder or defect of metabolism
     subtype:  alkaptonuria__alcaptonuria  a rare recessive metabolic anomaly marked by ochronosis and the presence of alkapton in the urine
     subtype:  inborn_error_of_metabolism  any of a number of diseases in which an inherited defect (usually a missing or inadequate enzyme) results in an abnormality of metabolism
        subtype:  galactosemia  a genetic disease (autosomal recessive) in which an enzyme needed to metabolize galactose is deficient or absent; typically develops shortly after birth
        subtype:  lysinemia  an inborn error of metabolism in which the lack of certain enzymes leads to an inability to metabolize the amino acid lysine; characterized by muscular weakness and mental retardation
        subtype:  Niemann-Pick_disease  a disorder of lipid metabolism that is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait
        subtype:  Tay-Sachs_disease__Tay-Sachs__Sachs_disease__infantile_amaurotic_idiocy__infantileamauroticidiocy  a hereditary disorder of lipid metabolism occuring most frequently in individuals of E European Jewish descent; accumulation of lipids in nervous tissue results in death in early childhood
        subtype:  phenylketonuria__PKU  a genetic disorder of metabolism; lack of the enzyme needed to turn phenylalanine into tyrosine results in an accumulation of phenylalanine in the body fluids which causes various degrees of mental deficiency
     subtype:  lipidosis__lipidosi  a disorder of lipid metabolism; abnormal levels of certain fats accumulate in the body
        subtype:  abetalipoproteinemia  a rare inherited disorder of fat metabolism; characterized by severe deficiency of beta-lipoproteins and abnormal red blood cells (acanthocytes) and abnormally low cholesterol levels
        subtype:  Gaucher's_disease  a rare chronic disorder of lipid metabolism probably of genetic origin
        subtype:  Niemann-Pick_disease  a disorder of lipid metabolism that is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait
        subtype:  Tay-Sachs_disease__Tay-Sachs__Sachs_disease__infantile_amaurotic_idiocy__infantileamauroticidiocy  a hereditary disorder of lipid metabolism occuring most frequently in individuals of E European Jewish descent; accumulation of lipids in nervous tissue results in death in early childhood
     subtype:  lysine_intolerance  a disorder in which a lack of certain enzymes makes it impossible to digest the amino acid lysine
     subtype:  hyperlipoproteinemia  any of various disorders of lipoprotein and cholesterol metabolism that result in high levels of lipoprotein and cholesterol in the circulating blood
        subtype:  hyperbetalipoproteinemia  a genetic disorder characterized by high levels of beta-lipoproteins and cholesterol; can lead to atherosclerosis at an early age
     subtype:  hypolipoproteinemia  any of various disorders of lipoprotein and cholesterol metabolism that result in low levels of lipoprotein and cholesterol in the circulating blood
        subtype:  hypobetalipoproteinemia  a hereditary disorder characterized by low levels of beta-lipoproteins and lipids and cholesterol
           subtype:  abetalipoproteinemia  a rare inherited disorder of fat metabolism; characterized by severe deficiency of beta-lipoproteins and abnormal red blood cells (acanthocytes) and abnormally low cholesterol levels
  subtype:  nervous_disorder__nervousdisorder__neurologicaldisorder__neurological_disease  a disorder of the nervous system
     subtype:  brain_disorder__braindisorder__encephalopathy__brain_disease__braindisease  any disorder or disease of the brain
        subtype:  epilepsy  a disorder of the central nervous system characterized by loss of consciousness and convulsions
           subtype:  akinetic_epilepsy  epilepsy characterized by akinesia
           subtype:  cortical_epilepsy__focal_epilepsy__focalepilepsy  epilepsy in which the attack begins with an isolated disturbance of cerebral function (as a twitching of a limb or an illusory sensation or a mental disturbance)
              subtype:  Jacksonian_epilepsy  focal epilepsy in which the attack usually moves from distal to proximal limb muscles on the same side of the body
              subtype:  sensory_epilepsy__sensoryepilepsy  focal epilepsy initiated by somatosensory phenomena
           subtype:  grand_mal_epilepsy__grandmalepilepsy__generalized_epilepsy__generalizedepilepsy  epilepsy in which the attack involves loss of consciousness and tonic spasms of the musculature followed by generalized jerking
           subtype:  myoclonus_epilepsy__myoclonusepilepsy__Lafora's_disease  epilepsy characterized by clonus of muscle groups and progressive mental deterioration and genetic origin
           subtype:  petit_mal_epilepsy__petitmalepilepsy__absence  epilepsy characterized by paroxysmal attacks of brief clouding of consciousness (a possible other abnormalities)
              subtype:  complex_absence  petit mal seizure accompanied by other abnormalities (atonia or automatisms or vasomotor changes)
              subtype:  pure_absence__simple_absence  petit mal seizure without other complications; followed by 3-per-sec brain-wave spikes
              subtype:  subclinical_absence__subclinicalabsence  transient impairment of cortical function demonstrable only by 3-per-second brain-wave spikes
           subtype:  posttraumatic_epilepsy__posttraumaticepilepsy__traumatic_epilepsy__traumaticepilepsy  a convulsive epileptic state caused by a head injury
           subtype:  procursive_epilepsy  epilepsy in which a seizure is induced by whirling or running
           subtype:  psychomotor_epilepsy__psychomotorepilepsy__temporal_lobe_epilepsy  epilepsy characterized clinically by impairment of consciousness and amnesia for the episode; often involves purposeful movements of the arms and legs and sometimes hallucinations
           subtype:  reflex_epilepsy  a form of epilepsy in which attacks are induced by peripheral stimulation
              subtype:  musicogenic_epilepsy__musicogenicepilepsy  reflex epilepsy induced by music
              subtype:  photogenic_epilepsy  reflex epilepsy induced by a flickering light
           subtype:  status_epilepticus  a condition in which there are continuing attacks of epilepsy without intervals of consciousness; can lead to brain damage and death
           subtype:  tonic_epilepsy__tonicepilepsy  epilepsy in which the body is rigid during the seizure
        subtype:  apraxia  inability to make purposeful movements
        subtype:  paralysis_agitans__paralysisagitan__Parkinsonism__Parkinson's_disease__Parkinson's_syndrome__Parkinson's__shaking_palsy__shakingpalsy  a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system characterized by tremor and impaired muscular coordination
        subtype:  cerebral_palsy__spastic_paralysis__spasticparalysi  a loss or deficiency of motor control with involuntary spasms caused by permanent brain damage present at birth
        subtype:  agraphia__anorthography__logagraphia  a loss of the ability to write or to express thoughts in writing because of a brain lesion
        subtype:  acataphasia  a disorder in which a lesion to the central nervous system leaves you unable to formulate a statement or to express yourself in an organized manner
        subtype:  aphasia  inability to use or understand language (spoken or written) because of a brain lesion
           subtype:  auditory_aphasia__acoustic_aphasia__word_deafness  an impairment in understanding spoken language that is not attributable to hearing loss
           subtype:  conduction_aphasia__associative_aphasia__associativeaphasia  aphasia in which the lesion is assumed to be in the association tracts connecting the various language centers in the brain; patient's have difficulty repeating a sentence just heard
           subtype:  global_aphasia__total_aphasia  loss of all ability to communicate
           subtype:  motor_aphasia__motoraphasia__Broca's_aphasia__ataxic_aphasia__expressive_aphasia__nonfluent_aphasia__nonfluentaphasia  aphasia in which expression by speech or writing is severely impaired
           subtype:  nominal_aphasia__nominalaphasia__anomic_aphasia__anomia__amnesic_aphasia__amnesicaphasia__amnestic_aphasia  inability to name objects or to recognize written or spoken names of objects
           subtype:  transcortical_aphasia__transcorticalaphasia  a general term for aphasia that results from lesions outside of Broca's area or Wernicke's area of the cerebral cortex
           subtype:  visual_aphasia__alexia__word_blindness  inability to perceive written words
           subtype:  Wernicke's_aphasia__fluent_aphasia__receptive_aphasia__receptiveaphasia__sensory_aphasia__impressive_aphasia  aphasia characterized by fluent but meaningless speech and severe impairment of the ability understand spoken or written words
        subtype:  agnosia  inability to recognize objects by use of the senses
        subtype:  Creutzfeldt-Jakob_disease__CJD__Jakob-Creutzfeldt_disease  rare (usually fatal) brain disease (usually in middle age) caused by an unidentified slow virus; characterized by progressive dementia and gradual loss of muscle control
        subtype:  Wernicke's_encephalopathy  inflammatory degenerative disease of the brain caused by thiamine deficiency that is usually associated with alcoholism
     subtype:  motor_ataxia__motorataxia__ataxia__ataxy__dyssynergia  inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements; unsteady movements and staggering gait
        subtype:  Friedreich's_ataxia__herediatry_spinal_ataxia  sclerosis of the posterior and lateral columns of the spinal cord; characterized by muscular weakness and abnormal gait; occurs in children
        subtype:  hereditary_cerebellar_ataxia  nervous disorder of late childhood and early adulthood; characterized by ataxic gait and hesitating or explosive speech and nystagmus
     subtype:  atopognosia__atopognosi  absence or loss of topognosia; inability to locate correctly a point of touch
     subtype:  dyskinesia  abnormality in performing voluntary muscle movements
        subtype:  tardive_dyskinesia__tardivedyskinesia  involuntary rolling of the tongue and twitching of the face or trunk or limbs; often occurs in patients with parkinsonism who are treated with phenothiazine
     subtype:  chorea  any of several degenerative nervous disorders characterized by spasmodic movements of the body and limbs
     subtype:  flaccid_paralysis__flaccidparalysi  weakness or loss of muscle tone resulting from injury or disease of the nerves innervating the muscles
     subtype:  athetosis__athetosi  a continuous succession of slow writing involuntary movements of the hands and feet and other body parts
     subtype:  kuru  a progressive disease of the central nervous system marked by increasing lack of coordination and advancing to paralysis and death within a year of the appearance of symptoms; thought to have been transmitted by cannibalistic consumption of diseased brain tissue since the disease virtually disappeared when cannibalism was abandoned
     subtype:  nerve_compression__nervecompression  harmful pressure on a nerve (especially in nerves that pass over rigid prominences); causes nerve damage and muscle weakness
        subtype:  nerve_entrapment__nerveentrapment  repeated and long-term nerve compression (usually in nerves near joints that are subject to inflammation or swelling)
           subtype:  carpal_tunnel_syndrome  a disorder caused by compression of a nerve in the carpal tunnel (where the nerve passes through the wrist); characterized by discomfort and weakness in the hand
  subtype:  hydrocele  disorder in which serous fluid accumulates in a body sac (especially in the scrotum)
  subtype:  sleep_disorder__sleepdisorder  a disturbance of the normal sleep pattern
     subtype:  hypersomnia  an inability to stay awake
        subtype:  catalepsy  a trancelike state with loss of voluntary motion and failure to react to stimuli
        subtype:  narcolepsy  a sleep disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable episodes of deep sleep; "he believes that narcolepsy is attributable to an inability to suppress REM sleep during waking"
     subtype:  insomnia  an inability to sleep; chronic sleeplessness
     subtype:  sleep_terror_disorder__pavor_nocturnus__pavornocturnu  a disorder of sleep characterized by a dream of terrifying dimensions far worse than a typical nightmare; they occur during NREM sleep
     subtype:  sleep_apnea__sleepapnea  apnea that occurs during sleep
        subtype:  sudden_infant_death_syndrome__SIDS__infant_death__crib_death__cot_death__cotdeath  sudden and unexpected death of an apparently healthy infant during sleep
  subtype:  hematocolpometra__haematocolpometra  accumulation of blood in the vagina and uterus
  subtype:  hematocolpos__haematocolpos__haematocolpo  accumulation of menstrual blood in the vagina (usually due to an imperforate hymen)
  subtype:  speech_disorder__speech_defect  a disorder of oral speech
     subtype:  anarthria  partial or total loss of articulate speech resulting from lesions of the central nervous system
     subtype:  aphonia__voicelessnes  a disorder of the vocal organs that results in the loss of voice
     subtype:  cataphasia  a speech disorder in which the same word is repeated several times in succession
     subtype:  dysarthria  impaired articulatory ability resulting from defects in the peripheral motor nerves or in the speech musculature
     subtype:  dyslogia  impaired ability to express ideas verbally; usually resulting from difficulties of reasoning (as in feeble-mindedness or certain psychoses)
     subtype:  dysphonia  speech disorder attributable to a disorder of phonation
     subtype:  lallation  speech defect in which the phoneme `r' is pronounced as `l'
     subtype:  lambdacism  speech defect involving excessive use or unusual pronunciation of the phoneme `l'
     subtype:  lisp  a speech defect that involves pronouncing s like voiceless th and z like voiced th
     subtype:  stammer__stutter  a speech disorder involving hesitations and involuntary repetitions of certain sounds
  subtype:  tropical_sprue__sprue  a chronic disorder that occurs in tropical and nontropical forms and in both children and adults; nutrients are not absorbed; symptoms include foul-smelling diarrhea and emaciation

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