#ill_health__illhealth__unhealthiness__unhealthines__healthproblem  a state in which you are unable to function normally and without pain
  exclusion:  good_health
  supertype:  physiological_state__physiologicalstate__physiological_condition__physiologicalcondition  the condition of the body or bodily functions
  subtype:  dyscrasia  an abnormal or physiologically unbalanced state of the body
     subtype:  blood_dyscrasia  any abnormal condition of the blood
        subtype:  blood_disease__blooddisease__blood_disorder__blooddisorder  a disease or disorder of the blood
           subtype:  cytopenia  a deficiency of some cellular element of the blood
              subtype:  hematocytopenia  an abnormally low number of red blood cells in the blood
              subtype:  pancytopenia  an abnormal deficiency in all blood cells (red blood cells and white blood cells and platelets); usually associated with bone marrow tumor or with aplastic anemia
           subtype:  acidemia  a blood disorder characterized by an increased concentration of hydrogen ions in the blood (which falls below 7 on the pH scale)
           subtype:  alkalemia  a blood disorder characterized by a lower concentration of hydrogen ions in the blood (which rises above 7.45 on the pH scale)
           subtype:  acanthocytosis  the presence of acanthocytes in the blood stream (as in abetalipoproteinemia)
           subtype:  agranulocytosis__agranulocytosi__agranulosis__agranulosi__granulocytopenia  an acute blood disorder (often caused by radiation or drug therapy) characterized by severe reduction in granulocytes
           subtype:  analbuminemia  an abnormally low level of albumin in the blood serum
           subtype:  Banti's_disease__Banti's_syndrome  a disease characterized by congestion and enlargement of the spleen; accompanied by anemia or cirrhosis
           subtype:  parasitemia__parasitaemia  a condition in which parasites are present in the blood
           subtype:  hemophilia__haemophilia__bleeder's_disease__bleeder'sdisease  congenital tendency to uncontrolled bleeding; usually affects males and is transmitted from mother to son
              subtype:  hemophilia_A__haemophilia_A__classical_hemophilia__classicalhemophilia__classical_haemophilia__classicalhaemophilia  hemophilia caused by a congenital deficiency of factor VIII; occurs almost exclusively in men
              subtype:  hemophilia_B__haemophilia_B__Christmas_disease  a clotting disorder similar to hemophilia A but caused by a congenital deficiency of factor IX
              subtype:  von_Willebrand's_disease__angiohemophilia__vascularhemophilia  a form of hemophilia discovered by Erik von Willebrand; a genetic disorder that is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait; characterized by a deficiency of the coagulation factor and by mucosal bleeding
           subtype:  afibrinogenemia  the absence of fibrinogen in the plasma leading to prolonged bleeding
              subtype:  congenital_afibrinogenemia  a rare congenital disorder of blood coagulation in which no fibrinogen is found in the blood plasma
           subtype:  blood_poisoning__bloodpoisoning__septicemia__septicaemia  invasion of the bloodstream by virulent microorganisms from a focus of infection
              subtype:  puerperal_fever__puerperalfever__childbed_fever  serious form of septicemia contracted by a woman during childbirth or abortion (usually attributable to unsanitary conditions); formerly widespread but now uncommon
              subtype:  pyemia__pyaemia  septicemia caused by pus-forming bacteria released from an abscess
              subtype:  toxemia__toxaemia  blood poisoning caused by bacterial toxic substances in the blood
              subtype:  fowl_cholera  an acute diarrheal disease (especially of chickens) caused by the microorganism that causes hemorrhagic septicemia
              subtype:  shipping_fever__shipping_pneumonia  a deadly form of septicemia in cattle and sheep; involves high fever and pneumonia; contracted under conditions of exposure or exhaustion (as often happens when the animals are shipped to market)
           subtype:  hemoglobinopathy__haemoglobinopathy  a blood disease characterized by the presence of abnormal hemoglobins in the blood
           subtype:  histiocytosis  a blood disease characterized by an abnormal multiplication of macrophages
              subtype:  Hand-Schuller-Christian_disease__Schuller-Christian_disease  inflammatory histiocytosis associated with disturbance of cholesterol metabolism; occurs chiefly in young children and is characterized by cystic defects of the skull and diabetes insipidus
           subtype:  hydremia  blood disorder in which there is excess fluid volume compared with the cell volume of the blood
           subtype:  hypothrombinemia  a low level of prothrombin (factor II) in the circulating blood; results in long clotting time and poor clot formation and sometimes excessive bleeding; can result from vitamin K deficiency
           subtype:  hypervolemia__hypervolaemia  a blood disorder consisting of an increase in the volume of circulating blood
           subtype:  hypovolemia  a blood disorder consisting of a decrease in the volume of circulating blood
           subtype:  anemia__anaemia  a deficiency of red blood cells
              subtype:  aplastic_anemia__aplastic_anaemia  anemia characterized by pancytopenia resulting from failure of the bone marrow; can be caused by neoplasm or by toxic exposure
              subtype:  erythroblastosis_fetalis  severe anemia in newborn babies; the result of Rh incompatibility between maternal and fetal blood; typically occurs when the child of an Rh-negative mother inherits Rh-positive blood from the father; can be diagnosed before birth by amniocentesis
              subtype:  Fanconi's_anemia__Fanconi's_anaemia__congenital_pancytopenia  a rare congenital anemia characterized by pancytopenia and hypoplasia of the bone marrow
              subtype:  favism  anemia resulting from eating fava beans; victims have an inherited blood abnormality and enzyme deficiency
              subtype:  hemolytic_anemia__hemolyticanemia__haemolytic_anaemia  anemia resulting from destruction of erythrocytes
              subtype:  hyperchromic_anemia__hyperchromic_anaemia  anemia characterized by an increase in the concentration of corpuscular hemoglobin
              subtype:  hypochromic_anemia__hypochromicanemia__hypochromic_anaemia__hypochromicanaemia  anemia characterized by a decrease in the concentration of corpuscular hemoglobin
                 subtype:  thalassemia__thalassaemia__Mediterranean_anemia__Mediterranean_anaemia  an inherited form of anemia caused by faulty synthesis of hemoglobin
                    subtype:  Cooley's_anemia__Cooley's_anaemia__thalassemia_major__thalassemiamajor__thalassaemia_major  a fatal form of homozygous thalassemia (inherited from both parents) in which there is no hemoglobin; skeletal deformations; heart and spleen and liver enlarged
              subtype:  hypoplastic_anemia__hypoplasticanemia__hypoplastic_anaemia__hypoplasticanaemia  anemia resulting from inadequately functioning bone marrow; can develop into aplastic anemia
              subtype:  iron_deficiency_anemia__iron_deficiency_anaemia  a form of anemia due to lack of iron in the diet or to iron loss as a result of chronic bleeding
                 subtype:  chlorosis__chlorosi__greensickness__greensicknes  iron deficiency anemia in young women; characterized by weakness and menstrual disturbances and a green color to the skin
              subtype:  ischemia__ischaemia  local anemia in a given body part sometimes resulting from vasoconstriction or thrombosis or embolism
                 subtype:  ischemic_stroke__ischaemic_stroke__ischaemicstroke  the most common kind of stroke; caused by an interruption in the flow of blood to the brain (as from a clot blocking a blood vessel)
                 subtype:  transient_ischemic_attack__TIA  brief episode in which the brain gets insufficient blood supply; symptoms depend on the site of the blockage
              subtype:  macrocytic_anemia__macrocytic_anaemia  anemia in which the average size of erythrocytes is larger than normal
              subtype:  microcytic_anemia__microcytic_anaemia  anemia in which the average size of erythrocytes is smaller than normal
              subtype:  pernicious_anemia__pernicious_anaemia__malignant_anemia__malignantanemia__malignantanaemia  a chronic progressive anemia of older adults; thought to result from a lack of intrinsic factor (a substance secreted by the stomach that is responsible for the absorption of vitamin B12)
                 subtype:  megaloblastic_anemia__megaloblasticanemia__megaloblasticanaemia  anemia characterized by many large immature and dysfunctional red blood cells (megaloblasts) in the bone marrow; associated with pernicious anemia
                 subtype:  metaplastic_anemia__metaplasticanemia__metaplastic_anaemia__metaplasticanaemia  pernicious anemia in which the various formed elements in the blood are changed
              subtype:  refractory_anemia__refractory_anaemia  any of various anemic conditions that are not successfully treated by any means other than blood transfusions (and that are not associated with another primary disease)
                 subtype:  sideroblastic_anemia__sideroblasticanemia__sideroblastic_anaemia__sideroblasticanaemia__siderochrestic_anemia__siderochrestic_anaemia  refractory anemia characterized by sideroblasts in the bone marrow
              subtype:  sickle-cell_anemia__sickle-cell_anaemia__sickle-cell_disease__crescent-cell_anemia__crescent-cell_anaemia__drepanocytic_anemia__drepanocytic_anaemia  a congenital form of anemia occurring mostly in blacks; characterized by abnormal blood cells having a crescent shape
           subtype:  leukocytosis__leucocytosis  an abnormal increase in the number of white blood cells in the blood as a result of infection (as in leukemia)
           subtype:  leukopenia__leucopenia  an abnormal lowering of the white blood cell count
              subtype:  neutropenia  leukopenia in which the decrease is primarily in number of neutrophils (the chief phagocytic leukocyte)
                 subtype:  cyclic_neutropenia  neutropenia that occurs periodically
           subtype:  lymphocytopenia__lymphopenia  an abnormally small number of lymphocytes in the circulating blood
           subtype:  lymphocytosis__lymphocytosi  an abnormal increase in the number of lymphocytes in the circulating blood
           subtype:  microcytosis  a blood disorder characterized by the presence of microcytes (abnormally small red blood cells) in the blood; often associated with anemia
           subtype:  polycythemia  a disorder characterized by an abnormal increase in the number of red blood cells in the blood
           subtype:  purpura__peliosis  any of several blood diseases causing subcutaneous bleeding
              subtype:  nonthrombocytopenic_purpura__nonthrombocytopenicpurpura  purpura resulting from a defect in the capillaries caused by bacteria or drugs
              subtype:  idiopathic_thrombocytopenic_purpura__thrombocytopenic_purpura__purpura_hemorrhagica__purpurahemorrhagica__Werlhof's_disease  purpura associated with a reduction in circulating blood platelets which can result from a variety of factors
           subtype:  thrombocytopenia__thrombopenia  a blood disease characterized by an abnormally small number of platelets in the blood
              subtype:  essential_thrombocytopenia__essentialthrombocytopenia  the primary form of thrombocytopenia (rather than a shortage of platelets caused by with other conditions such as tuberculosis or chemical suppression of bone marrow etc.)
           subtype:  uratemia  presence of abnormal amounts of uric acid salts in the blood; symptom of gout
           subtype:  uricaciduria  presence of abnormal amounts of uric acid in the urine; symptom of gout
  subtype:  illness__illnes__sickness  impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
     subtype:  ague  a fit of shivering
     subtype:  amyloidosis__amyloidosi  a disorder characterized by deposit of amyloid in organs or tissues; often secondary to chronic rheumatoid arthritis or tuberculosis or multiple myeloma
     subtype:  anuresis__anuria  inability to urinate
     subtype:  catastrophic_illness  severe illness requiring prolonged hospitalization or recovery; usually involves high costs for hospitals and doctors and medicines
     subtype:  collapse  an abrupt failure of function or health
        subtype:  crack-up__crackup__breakdown  a mental or physical breakdown
           subtype:  nervous_breakdown__nervousbreakdown  a severe or incapacitating emotional disorder
              subtype:  nervous_exhaustion__nervousexhaustion__nervous_prostration__nervousprostration  an emotional disorder that leaves you exhausted and unable to work
              subtype:  neurasthenia  nervous breakdown (not in technical use)
        subtype:  shock  (pathology) bodily collapse or near collapse caused by inadequate oxygen delivery to the cells; characterized by reduced cardiac output and rapid heartbeat and circulatory insufficiency and pallor
           subtype:  cardiogenic_shock__cardiogenicshock  shock caused by cardiac arrest
           subtype:  hypovolemic_shock__hypovolemicshock  shock caused by severe blood or fluid loss
           subtype:  obstructive_shock__obstructiveshock  shock caused by obstruction of blood flow
           subtype:  distributive_shock  shock caused by poor distribution of the blood flow
           subtype:  insulin_shock__insulinshock__insulin_reaction__insulinreaction  hypoglycemia produced by excessive insulin in the system causing coma
     subtype:  decompression_sickness__aeroembolism__air_embolism__airembolism__gas_embolism__gasembolism__caisson_disease__caissondisease__bends__bend  pain resulting from rapid change in pressure
     subtype:  food_poisoning__gastrointestinal_disorder  illness caused by poisonous or contaminated food
        subtype:  botulism  food poisoning from ingesting botulin; affects the CNS; can be fatal if not treated promptly
        subtype:  mushroom_poisoning  toxic condition caused by eating certain species of mushrooms (especially Amanita species)
        subtype:  ptomaine_poisoning__ptomaine  a term for food poisoning that is no longer in scientific use; food poisoning was once thought to be caused by ingesting ptomaines
        subtype:  salmonellosis__salmonellosi  a kind of food poisoning caused by eating foods contaminated with Salmonella typhimurium
     subtype:  lead_poisoning__plumbism__saturnism  toxic condition produced by the absorption of excessive lead into the system
     subtype:  disease  an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
        subtype:  aspergillosis__aspergillosi  disease especially in agricultural workers caused by inhalation of Aspergillus spores causing lumps in skin and ears and respiratory organs
        subtype:  blackwater  any of several human or animal diseases characterized by dark urine resulting from rapid breakdown of red blood cells
        subtype:  cat_scratch_disease__catscratchdisease  a disease thought to be transmitted to humans by a scratch from a cat
        subtype:  complication.disease  any disease or disorder that occurs during the course of (or because of) another disease; "bed sores are a common complication in cases of paralysis"
        subtype:  endemic_disease__endemicdisease__endemic  a disease that is constantly present to a greater or lesser degree in people of a certain class or in people living in a particular location
        subtype:  enteropathy  a disease of the intestinal tract
           subtype:  intestinal_obstruction__ileus__ileu  blockage of the intestine (especially the ileum) that prevents the contents of the intestine from passing to the lower bowel
        subtype:  incompetence  inability of a part or organ to function properly
           subtype:  hypogonadism  incompetence of the gonads (especially in the male with low testosterone)
           subtype:  valvular_incompetence  inability of a bodily valve to close completely
        subtype:  Kawasaki_disease__mucocutaneous_lymph_node_syndrome  an acute disease of young children characterized by a rash and swollen lymph nodes and fever; of unknown cause
        subtype:  pycnosis__pyknosis  a degenerative state of the cell nucleus
        subtype:  Marseilles_fever__Kenya_fever__Indian_tick_fever__boutonneuse_fever__boutonneusefever  a disease (common in India and around the Mediterranean area) caused by a rickettsia that is transmitted to humans by a reddish brown tick (ixodid) that lives on dogs and other mammals
        subtype:  Meniere's_disease  a disease of the inner ear characterized by episodes of dizziness and tinnitus and progressive hearing loss (usually unilateral)
        subtype:  milk_sickness  caused by consuming milk from cattle suffering from trembles
        subtype:  mimesis.disease  any disease that shows symptoms characteristic of another disease
        subtype:  myasthenia_gravis__myasthenia  a chronic progressive disease characterized by chronic fatigue and muscular weakness (especially in the face and neck); caused by a deficiency of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junctions
        subtype:  occupational_disease__industrial_disease  disease or disability resulting from conditions of employment (usually from long exposure to a noxious substance or from continuous repetition of certain acts)
        subtype:  onychosis__onychosi  any disease or disorder of the nails
           subtype:  onycholysis__onycholysi  separation of a nail from its normal attachment to the nail bed
        subtype:  rheumatism  any painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues
        subtype:  periarteritis_nodosa__periarteritisnodosa__polyarteritis_nodosa__polyarteritisnodosa  a progressive disease of connective tissue that is characterized by nodules along arteries; nodules may block the artery and result in inadequate circulation to the particular area
        subtype:  periodontal_disease__periodontaldisease__periodontitis__periodontiti  a disease that attacks the gum and bone and around the teeth
           subtype:  pyorrhea_alveolaris__pyorrhea__pyorrhoea__Riggs'_disease  chronic periodontitis; purulent inflammation of the teeth sockets
              subtype:  pericementoclasia  pus pocket formation around a tooth
           subtype:  alveolar_resorption  wasting of the bony socket
           subtype:  gingivitis  inflammation of the gums
           subtype:  ulatrophia  recession of the gums
        subtype:  liver_disease__liverdisease  a disease affecting the liver
           subtype:  cirrhosis_of_the_liver__cirrhosis__cirrhosi  a chronic disease interfering with the normal functioning of the liver; the major cause is chronic alcoholism
           subtype:  fatty_liver__fattyliver  yellow discoloration as a result of the accumulation of certain fats (triglycerides) in the liver; can be caused by alcoholic cirrhosis or pregnancy or exposure to certain toxins
           subtype:  hepatitis__hepatiti  inflammation of the liver caused by a virus or a toxin
              subtype:  viral_hepatitis__viralhepatiti  hepatitis caused by a virus
                 subtype:  hepatitis_A__infectious_hepatitis  an acute but benign form of viral hepatitis caused by an RNA virus that does not persist in the blood serum and is usually transmitted by ingesting food or drink that is contaiminated with fecal matter
                 subtype:  hepatitis_B__serum_hepatitis  an acute (sometimes fatal) form of viral hepatitis caused by a DNA virus that tends to persist in the blood serum and is transmitted by sexual contact or by transfusion or by ingestion of contaminated blood or other bodily fluids
                 subtype:  hepatitis_C  a viral hepatitis clinically indistinguishable from hepatitis B but caused by a single-stranded RNA virus; usually transmitted by parenteral means (as injection of an illicit drug or blood transfusion or exposure to blood or blood products)
              subtype:  hepatitis_delta__hepatitisdelta__delta_hepatitis__deltahepatiti  a severe form of hepatitis
           subtype:  liver_cancer__livercancer__cancer_of_the_liver  malignant neoplastic disease of the liver usually occurring as a metastasis from another cancer; symptoms include loss of appetite and weakness and bloating and jaundice and upper abdominal discomfort
        subtype:  communicable_disease  a disease that can be communicated from one person to another
           subtype:  contagious_disease__contagion  any disease easily transmitted by contact
              subtype:  influenza__flu__grippe  an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease
                 subtype:  Asiatic_flu  influenza caused by the Asian virus that was first isolated in 1957
              subtype:  measles__rubeola  an acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children
                 subtype:  German_measles__rubella__threedaymeasle__epidemic_roseola  a contagious viral disease that is a milder form of measles lasting three or four days; can be damaging to a fetus during the first trimester
              subtype:  diphtheria  acute contagious bacterial infection marked by the formation of a false membrane in the throat and other air passages causing difficulty in breathing
              subtype:  scarlet_fever__scarletfever__scarlatina  an acute communicable disease (usually in children) characterized by fever and a red rash
              subtype:  pox  a contagious disease characterized by purulent skin eruptions that may leave pock marks
                 subtype:  smallpox__variola  a highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever and weakness and skin eruption with pustules that form scabs that slough off leaving scars
                 subtype:  chickenpox__varicella  an acute contagious disease caused by herpes varicella zoster virus; causes a rash of vesicles on the face and body
              subtype:  Vincent's_angina__Vincent's_infection__trench_mouth  an acute communicable infection of the respiratory tract and mouth marked by ulceration of the mucous membrane
              subtype:  venereal_disease__VD__social_disease__Cupid's_itch__Cupid's_disease__Venus's_curse__sexually_transmitted_disease  a communicable disease transmitted by sexual intercourse or genital contact
                 subtype:  genital_herpes__herpes_genitalis  an infection caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) that is usually transmitted by sexual contact; marked by recurrent attacks of painful eruptions on the skin and mucous membranes of the genital area
                 subtype:  gonorrhea__gonorrhoea__clap  a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra
                 subtype:  granuloma_inguinale__granulomainguinale__granuloma_venereum__granulomavenereum  a venereal disease caused by a bacterium of the genus Calymmatobacterium; characterized by a pimply rash of the skin in the genital and groin region
                 subtype:  syphilis__syph__pox  a common venereal disease caused by the Treponema pallidum spirochete; symptoms change through progressive stages; can be congenital (transmitted through the placenta)
                    subtype:  primary_syphilis  the first stage; characterized by a chancre at the site of infection
                    subtype:  secondary_syphilis  the second stage; characterized by eruptions of the skin and mucous membrane
                    subtype:  tertiary_syphilis  the third stage; characterized by involvement of internal organs especially the brain and spinal cord as well as the heart and liver
                    subtype:  neurosyphilis__neurosyphili  syphilis of the central nervous system
                       subtype:  tabes_dorsalis__locomotor_ataxia__locomotorataxia  syphilis of the spinal cord characterized by degeneration of sensory neurons and stabbing pains in the trunk and legs and unsteady gait and incontinence and impotence
           subtype:  infectious_disease  a disease transmitted only by a specific kind of contact
              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:  undulant_fever__brucellosis__Malta_fever__Gibraltar_fever__Rock_fever__Mediterranean_fever  infectious bacterial disease of human beings transmitted by contact with infected animals or infected meat or milk products; characterized by fever and headache
              subtype:  epidemic_cholera__cholera__Asiatic_cholera__Indian_cholera  an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of contaminated water or food
              subtype:  dengue_fever__dengue__dandy_fever__dandyfever__breakbone_fever  an infectious disease of the tropics transmitted by mosquitoes and characterized by rash and aching head and joints
              subtype:  dysentery  an infection of the intestines marked by severe diarrhea
                 subtype:  amebic_dysentery__amoebic_dysentery__amoebicdysentery  inflammation of the intestines caused by Endamoeba histolytica; usually acquired by ingesting food or water contaminated with feces; characterized by severe diarrhea
                 subtype:  shigellosis__bacillary_dysentery__bacillarydysentery  an acute infection of the intestine by Shigella bacteria; characterized by diarrhea and fever and abdominal pains
              subtype:  epidemic_disease  any infectious disease that develops and spreads rapidly to many people
                 subtype:  plague.epidemic_disease__pestilence  any epidemic disease with a high death rate
                 subtype:  plague  a serious (sometimes fatal) infection transmitted by the bite of an infected rat flea (especially bubonic plague)
                    subtype:  bubonic_plague__bubonicplague  plague characterized by delirium and the formation of buboes
                       subtype:  Black_Death__black_plague__blackplague  the epidemic form of bubonic plague experienced during the Middle Ages when it killed nearly half the people of western Europe
                    subtype:  pneumonic_plague__pneumonicplague  characterized by lung involvement
                    subtype:  septicemic_plague  an especially dangerous form in which infecting organisms invade the bloodstream
                 subtype:  epidemic_pleurodynia__epidemic_myalgia__myosis__diaphragmatic_pleurisy__diaphragmaticpleurisy__Bornholm_disease  an acute infectious disease occurring in epidemic form and featuring paroxysms of pain (usually in the chest)
              subtype:  hepatitis__hepatiti  inflammation of the liver caused by a virus or a toxin
              subtype:  herpes  viral diseases causing eruptions of the skin or mucous membrane
                 subtype:  herpes_simplex  an infection caused by the herpes simples virus; affects the skin and nervous system; produces small temporary (but sometimes painful) blisters on the skin and mucous membranes
                    subtype:  oral_herpes__herpes_labialis__cold_sore__fever_blister__feverblister  caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1)
                    subtype:  genital_herpes__herpes_genitalis  an infection caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) that is usually transmitted by sexual contact; marked by recurrent attacks of painful eruptions on the skin and mucous membranes of the genital area
                 subtype:  herpes_zoster__zoster__shingles  eruptions along a nerve path often accompanied by severe neuralgia
              subtype:  infectious_mononucleosis__mononucleosis__mononucleosi__mono__glandular_fever__glandularfever__kissing_disease__kissingdisease  an acute disease characterized by fever and swollen lymph nodes and an abnormal increase of mononuclear leucocytes or monocytes in the bloodstream; not highly contagious; some believe it can be transmitted by kissing
              subtype:  Lassa_fever  a serious contagious viral disease of central western Africa; characterized by fever and inflammation and muscular pains and difficulty swallowing
              subtype:  leprosy__hansen'sdisease  chronic granulomatous communicable disease occurring in tropical and subtropical regions; characterized by inflamed nodules beneath the skin and wasting of body parts; caused by the bacillus Mycobacterium leprae
                 subtype:  tuberculoid_leprosy  leprosy characterized by tumors in the skin and cutaneous nerves
                 subtype:  lepromatous_leprosy  a very serious form of leprosy characterized by lesions that spread over much of the body and affecting many systems of the body
              subtype:  listeriosis__listeriosi  an infectious disease common to many animals and occasionally transmitted to humans (especially to newborn or immunosuppressed persons)
              subtype:  lymphogranuloma_venereum__lymphogranulomavenereum__LGV__lymphopathia_venereum  infectious disease caused by a species of chlamydia bacterium; transmitted by sexual contact; characterized by genital lesions and swelling of lymph nodes in the groin
              subtype:  meningitis  infectious disease characterized by inflammation of the meninges (the tissues that surround the brain or spinal cord) caused by a bacterial infection; symptoms include headache and stiff neck and fever and nausea
                 subtype:  cerebrospinal_meningitis__epidemic_meningitis__brain_fever__brainfever__cerebrospinal_fever__cerebrospinalfever  meningitis caused by bacteria and often fatal
                 subtype:  leptomeningitis  inflammation of the leptomeninges
              subtype:  mumps__mump__epidemic_parotitis  an acute contagious viral disease characterized by fever and by swelling of the parotid glands
              subtype:  paratyphoid_fever__paratyphoidfever__paratyphoid  any of a variety of infectious intestinal diseases resembling typhoid fever
              subtype:  acute_anterior_poliomyelitis__poliomyelitis__poliomyeliti__polio__infantileparalysi  an acute viral disease marked by inflammation of nerve cells of the brain stem and spinal cord
              subtype:  ratbite_fever__ratbitefever  either of two infectious diseases transmitted to humans by the bite of a rat or mouse; characterized by fever and headache and nausea and skin eruptions
                 subtype:  Haverhill_fever  the form of ratbite fever occurring in the United States
                 subtype:  sodoku__spirillum_fever  the form of ratbite fever occurring in the Far East
              subtype:  rickettsial_disease__rickettsialdisease__rickettsiosis__rickettsiosi  infectious disease caused by ticks or mites or body lice infected with rickettsial bacteria
                 subtype:  typhus_fever__typhus  rickettsial disease transmitted by body lice and characterized by skin rash and high fever
                    subtype:  murine_typhus__rat_typhus__urban_typhus__endemic_typhus  acute infection caused by rickettsia and transmitted by the bite of an infected flea; characterized by fever and chills and muscle aches and a rash
                 subtype:  spotted_fever__spottedfever  any of several severe febrile diseases characterized by skin rashes or spots on the skin
                    subtype:  Rocky_Mountain_spotted_fever__mountain_fever__tick_fever  caused by rickettsial bacteria and transmitted by wood ticks
                 subtype:  Q_fever  an acute disease resembling influenza
                 subtype:  ricketsialpox  mild infectious rickettsial disease caused by a bacterium of the genus Rickettsia transmitted to humans by the bite a mite that lives on rodents; characterized by chills and fever and headache and skin lesions that resemble chickenpox
                 subtype:  trench_fever  marked by pain in muscles and joints and transmitted by lice
                 subtype:  tsutsugamushi_disease__tsutsugamushidisease__scrub_typhus  transmitted by larval mites and widespread in Asia
              subtype:  relapsing_fever__recurrent_fever  marked by recurring high fever and transmitted by the bite of infected lice or ticks; characterized by episodes of high fever and chills and headache and muscle pain and nausea that recur every week or ten days for several months
              subtype:  rheumatic_fever  a severe disease chiefly of children and characterized by painful inflammation of the joints and frequently damage to the heart valves
              subtype:  miliary_fever__miliaryfever__sweating_sickness  epidemic in the 15th and 16th centuries and characterized by profuse sweating and high mortality
              subtype:  tuberculosis__TB__T.B.  infection transmitted by inhalation or ingestion of tubercle bacilli and manifested in fever and small lesions (usually in the lungs but in various other parts of the body in acute stages)
                 subtype:  Pott's_disease  TB of the spine with destruction of vertebrae resulting in curvature of the spine
                 subtype:  miliary_tuberculosis  acute tuberculosis characterized by the appearance of tiny tubercles on one or more organs of the body (presumably resulting from tubercle bacilli being spread in the bloodstream)
                 subtype:  pulmonary_tuberculosis__consumption__phthisi__wasting_disease__wastingdisease__white_plague__whiteplague  involving the lungs with progressive wasting of the body
                 subtype:  scrofula__struma__king's_evil  a form of tuberculosis characterized by swellings of the lymphatic glands
                 subtype:  lupus_vulgaris  tuberculosis of the skin; appears first on the face and heals slowly leaving deep scars
              subtype:  typhoid_fever__typhoidfever__typhoid__enteric_fever__entericfever  serious infection marked by intestinal inflammation and ulceration; caused by Salmonella typhosa ingested with food or water
              subtype:  whooping_cough__pertussis__pertussi  a disease of the respiratory mucous membrane
              subtype:  yaws__frambesia__framboesia  an infectious tropical disease resembling syphilis in its early stages; marked by red skin eruptions and ulcerating lesions
              subtype:  yellow_fever__yellow_jack__black_vomit__blackvomit  caused by a virus transmitted by a mosquito
           subtype:  common_cold__cold  a mild viral infection involving the nose and respiratory passages (but not the lungs); "will they never find a cure for the common cold?"
              subtype:  head_cold  a common cold affecting the nasal passages and resulting in congestion and sneezing and headache
        subtype:  exanthema_subitum__exanthemasubitum__roseola_infantum__roseolainfantum__roseola_infantilis__pseudorubella  a viral disease of infants and young children; characterized by abrupt high fever and mild sore throat; a few days later there is a faint pinkish rash that lasts for a few hours to a few days
        subtype:  respiratory_disease__respiratorydisease__respiratory_disorder__respiratorydisorder  a disease affecting the respiratory system
           subtype:  influenza__flu__grippe  an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease
           subtype:  whooping_cough__pertussis__pertussi  a disease of the respiratory mucous membrane
           subtype:  common_cold__cold  a mild viral infection involving the nose and respiratory passages (but not the lungs); "will they never find a cure for the common cold?"
           subtype:  bronchial_asthma__bronchialasthma__asthma__asthma_attack  respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing; usually of allergic origin
              subtype:  status_asthmaticus  a prolonged and severe asthma attack that does not respond to standard treatment
           subtype:  bronchitis  inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchial tubes
              subtype:  bronchiolitis__bronchioliti  inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchioles
              subtype:  chronic_bronchitis  a form of bronchitis characterized by excess production of sputum leading to a chronic cough and obstruction of air flow
                 subtype:  chronic_obstructive_pulmonary_disease__chronicobstructivepulmonarydisease  a nonreversible lung disease that is a combination of emphysema and chronic bronchitis; usually patients have been heavy cigarette smokers
           subtype:  pulmonary_emphysema__pulmonaryemphysema__emphysema  an abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function; associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age
              subtype:  chronic_obstructive_pulmonary_disease__chronicobstructivepulmonarydisease  a nonreversible lung disease that is a combination of emphysema and chronic bronchitis; usually patients have been heavy cigarette smokers
           subtype:  pneumonia  respiratory disease characterized by inflammation of the lung parenchyma (excluding the bronchi) with congestion caused by viruses or bacteria or irritants
              subtype:  bronchopneumonia__bronchial_pneumonia  pneumonia characterized by acute inflammation of the walls of the bronchioles
                 subtype:  aspiration_pneumonia  bronchopneumonia resulting from foreign material (usually vomit or food particles) entering the bronchi
              subtype:  lobar_pneumonia  pneumonia affecting one or more lobes of the lung; commonly due to streptococcal infection
                 subtype:  double_pneumonia  lobar pneumonia involving both lungs
                 subtype:  Legionnaire's_disease  acute (sometimes fatal) lobar pneumonia caused by bacteria of a kind first recognized after an outbreak of the disease at an American Legion convention in Philadelphia in 1976; characterized by fever and muscle and chest pain and headache and chills and a dry cough
              subtype:  pneumococcal_pneumonia  pneumonia caused by bacteria of the genus pneumococcus
              subtype:  pneumocytosis__pneumocytosi__pneumocystis_pneumonia__pneumocystis_carinii_pneumonia__interstitial_plasma_cell_pneumonia  pneumonia occurring in infants or in persons with impaired immune systems (as AIDS victims)
              subtype:  pleuropneumonia  pleurisy and pneumonia
              subtype:  viral_pneumonia__viralpneumonia  pneumonia caused by a virus
           subtype:  primary_atypical_pneumonia__atypical_pneumonia__mycoplasmal_pneumonia__mycoplasmalpneumonia  an acute respiratory disease marked by high fever and coughing; caused by mycoplasma; primarily affecting children and young adults
              subtype:  parrot_fever__psittacosis__psittacosi__ornithosis  an atypical pneumonia caused by a rickettsia microorganism and transmitted to humans from infected birds
           subtype:  interstitial_pneumonia  chronic lung disease affecting the interstitial tissue of the lungs
           subtype:  pneumoconiosis__pneumonoconiosis  chronic respiratory disease caused by inhaling metallic or mineral particles
              subtype:  anthracosis__anthracosi__black_lung__blacklung__blacklungdisease__coal_miner's_lung  lung disease caused by inhaling coal dust
              subtype:  asbestosis  lung disease caused by inhaling asbestos particles
              subtype:  siderosis__siderosi  fibrosis of the lung caused by iron dust; occurs among welders and other metal workers
              subtype:  silicosis__silicosi  a lung disease caused by inhaling particles of silica or quartz or slate
           subtype:  respiratory_distress_syndrome_of_the_newborn__respiratory_distress_syndrome__hyaline_membrane_disease  an acute lung disease of the newborn (especially the premature newborn); lungs cannot expand because of a wetting agent is lacking; characterized by rapid shallow breathing and cyanosis and the formation of a glassy hyaline membrane over the alveoli
        subtype:  genetic_disease__geneticdisease__genetic_disorder__geneticdisorder__genetic_abnormality__geneticabnormality__genetic_defect__geneticdefect__congenital_disease__inherited_disease__inheriteddisease__inherited_disorder__inheriteddisorder__hereditary_disease__hereditary_condition  a disease or disorder that is inherited genetically
           subtype:  achondroplasia__achondroplasty__osteosclerosis_congenita__chondrodystrophy  an inherited skeletal disorder beginning before birth; cartilage is converted to bone resulting in dwarfism
           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:  cystic_fibrosis__fibrocystic_disease_of_the_pancreas__pancreatic_fibrosis__mucoviscidosis  a congenital disease in which the pancreas and lungs and intestines become clogged with mucus
           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:  Hirschsprung's_disease__congenital_megacolon  congenital condition in which the colon does not have the normal network of nerves; there is little urge to defecate so the feces accumulate and cause megacolon
           subtype:  mucopolysaccharidosis__mucopolysaccharidosi  any of a group of genetic disorders involving a defect in the metabolism of mucopolysaccharides resulting in greater than normal levels of mucopolysaccharides in tissues
              subtype:  Hurler's_syndrome__Hurler's_disease__gargoylism__dysostosis_multiplex__lipochondrodystrophy  hereditary disease (autosomal recessive) consisting of an error is mucopolysaccharide metabolism; characterized by severe abnormalities in development of skeletal cartilage and bone and mental retardation
           subtype:  hyperbetalipoproteinemia  a genetic disorder characterized by high levels of beta-lipoproteins and cholesterol; can lead to atherosclerosis at an early age
           subtype:  ichthyosis  any of several congenital diseases in which the skin is fishlike (dry and scaly)
           subtype:  maple_syrup_urine_disease__maplesyrupurinedisease__branched_chain_ketoaciduria  an inherited disorder of metabolism in which the urine has a odor characteristic of maple syrup; if untreated it can lead to mental retardation and death in early childhood
           subtype:  McArdle's_disease  an inherited disease in which abnormal amounts of glycogen accumulate in skeletal muscle; results in weakness and cramping
           subtype:  muscular_dystrophy__dystrophy  any of several hereditary diseases of the muscular system characterized by weakness and wasting of skeletal muscles
              subtype:  Duchenne's_muscular_dystrophy__pseudohypertrophic_dystrophy  the most common form of muscular dystrophy; X-linked recessive (affecting only males)
              subtype:  limb-girdle_muscular_dystrophy  an autosomal recessive form of muscular dystrophy characterized by progressive muscular weakness beginning either in the shoulder or pelvic girdle
              subtype:  myotonic_muscular_dystrophy__myotonia_atrophica__Steinert's_disease  a severe form of muscular dystrophy marked by facial weakness and drooping eyelids and difficult speech and difficulty with the hands that spreads to the arms and shoulders and legs and hips
           subtype:  oligodactyly  congenital condition in which some fingers or toes are missing
           subtype:  oligodontia  congenital condition in which some of the teeth are missing
           subtype:  otosclerosis  hereditary disorder in which ossification of the labyrinth of the inner ear causes tinnitus and eventual deafness
           subtype:  autosomal_dominant_disease__autosomal_dominant_disorder  a disease caused by a dominant mutant gene on an autosome
              subtype:  Huntington's_chorea__Huntington's_disease  hereditary; develops in adulthood and ends in dementia
              subtype:  malignant_hyperthermia__malignanthyperthermia  hereditary condition in which certain anesthetics (e.g., halothane) cause high body temperatures and muscle rigidity
              subtype:  Marfan's_syndrome  an autosomal dominant disease characterized by elongated bones (especially of limbs and digits) and abnormalities of the eyes and circulatory system
              subtype:  neurofibromatosis__neurofibromatosi__von_Recklinghausen's_disease  autosomal dominant disease characterized by numerous neurofibromas and by spots on the skin and often by developmental abnormalities
              subtype:  osteogenesis_imperfecta  autosomal dominant disorder of connective tissue characterized by brittle bones that fracture easily
           subtype:  autosomal_recessive_disease__autosomalrecessivedisease__autosomal_recessive_defect__autosomalrecessivedefect  a disease caused by the presence of two recessive mutant genes on an autosome
              subtype:  limb-girdle_muscular_dystrophy  an autosomal recessive form of muscular dystrophy characterized by progressive muscular weakness beginning either in the shoulder or pelvic girdle
              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:  thrombasthenia  a rare autosomal recessive disease in which the platelets do not produce clots in the normal way and hemorrhage results
              subtype:  tyrosinemia  autosomal recessive defect in tyrosine metabolism resulting in liver and kidney disturbances and mental retardation
              subtype:  Werdnig-Hoffman_disease  autosomal recessive disease in which the degeneration of spinal nerve cells and brain nerve cells leads to atrophy of skeletal muscles and flaccid paralysis; death usually occurs in early childhood
           subtype:  Fanconi's_anemia__Fanconi's_anaemia__congenital_pancytopenia  a rare congenital anemia characterized by pancytopenia and hypoplasia of the bone marrow
           subtype:  sickle-cell_anemia__sickle-cell_anaemia__sickle-cell_disease__crescent-cell_anemia__crescent-cell_anaemia__drepanocytic_anemia__drepanocytic_anaemia  a congenital form of anemia occurring mostly in blacks; characterized by abnormal blood cells having a crescent shape
           subtype:  Spielmeyer-Vogt_disease__juvenile_amaurotic_idiocy  a congenital progressive disorder of lipid metabolism having an onset at age 5 and characterized by blindness and dementia and early death
           subtype:  congenital_afibrinogenemia  a rare congenital disorder of blood coagulation in which no fibrinogen is found in the blood plasma
           subtype:  osteopetrosis__Albers-Schonberg_disease__marble_bones_disease  an inherited disorder characterized by an increase in bone density; in severe forms the bone marrow cavity may be obliterated
           subtype:  nevoid_elephantiasis__pachyderma  thickening of the skin (usually unilateral on an extremity) caused by congenital enlargement of lymph vessel and lymph vessel obstruction
           subtype:  dwarfism__nanism  a genetic abnormality resulting in short stature
              subtype:  pycnodysostosis__pycnodysostosi  a form of dwarfism accompanied by fragile bones and bad teeth
           subtype:  lactose_intolerance__lactoseintolerance__lactase_deficiency__lactasedeficiency__milk_intolerance  congenital disorder consisting of an inability to digest milk and milk products; absence or deficiency of lactase results in an inability to hydrolyze lactose
           subtype:  porphyria  a genetic abnormality of metabolism causing abdominal pains and mental confusion
           subtype:  hepatolenticular_degeneration__Wilson's_disease  a rare inherited disorder of copper metabolism; copper accumulates in the liver and then in the red blood cells and brain
        subtype:  inflammatory_disease  a disease characterized by inflammation
           subtype:  necrotizing_enterocolitis__necrotizingenterocoliti__nec  an acute inflammatory disease occurring in the intestines of premature infants; necrosis of intestinal tissue may follow
           subtype:  gastroenteritis__stomach_flu__intestinal_flu  inflammation of the stomach and intestines; can be caused by Salmonella enteritidis
              subtype:  cholera_infantum__cholerainfantum  often fatal form of gastroenteritis occurring in children; not true cholera but having similar symptoms
           subtype:  pelvic_inflammatory_disease__PID  inflammation of the female pelvic organs (especially the Fallopian tubes) caused by infection by any of several microorganisms (chiefly gonococci and chlamydia); symptoms are abdominal pain and fever and foul-smelling vaginal discharge
           subtype:  empyema  a collection of pus in a body cavity (especially in the lung cavity)
              subtype:  purulent_pleurisy  a collection of pus in the lung cavity
           subtype:  pleurisy  inflammation of the pleura of the lungs (especially the parietal layer)
              subtype:  purulent_pleurisy  a collection of pus in the lung cavity
              subtype:  pleuropneumonia  pleurisy and pneumonia
           subtype:  sore_throat__pharyngitis__raw_throat__rawthroat  inflammation of the fauces and pharynx
              subtype:  streptococcal_sore_throat__strep_throat__strepthroat__streptococcustonsiliti__septic_sore_throat__throat_infection  an infection of the oral pharynx and tonsils by streptococcus
           subtype:  angina  any disease of the throat or fauces marked by spasmodic attacks of intense suffocative pain
              subtype:  Vincent's_angina__Vincent's_infection__trench_mouth  an acute communicable infection of the respiratory tract and mouth marked by ulceration of the mucous membrane
              subtype:  quinsy__peritonsillar_abscess__peritonsillarabsces  a painful pus-filled inflammation of the tonsils and surrounding tissues; usually a complication of tonsillitis
              subtype:  croup__spasmodic_laryngitis  a disease of infants and young children; harsh coughing and hoarseness and fever and difficult breathing
           subtype:  arthritis__arthriti  inflammation of a joint or joints
              subtype:  rheumatoid_arthritis__atrophic_arthritis__rheumatism  a chronic autoimmune disease with inflammation of the joints and marked deformities; something (possibly a virus) triggers an attack on the synovium by the immune system, which releases cytokines that stimulate an inflammatory reaction that can lead to the destruction of all components of the joint
                 subtype:  psoriatic_arthritis  a form of rheumatoid arthritis usually affecting fingers and toes and associated with psoriasis
                 subtype:  Still's_disease__juvenile_rheumatoid_arthritis  a form of rheumatoid arthritis that affects children; large joints become inflamed and bone growth may be retarded
              subtype:  osteoarthritis__degenerative_arthritis__degenerative_joint_disease  chronic breakdown of cartilage in the joints; the most common form of arthritis occurring usually after middle age
              subtype:  gout__gouty_arthritis__goutyarthriti__urarthritis__urarthriti  a painful inflammation of the big toe and foot caused by defects in uric acid metabolism resulting in deposits of the acid and its salts in the blood and joints
              subtype:  spondylarthritis  arthritis that affects one or more of the intervertebral joints in the spine
           subtype:  acne  an inflammatory disease involving the sebaceous glands of the skin; characterized by papules or pustules or comedones
              subtype:  acne_rosacea__rosacea  a skin disease of adults (more often women) in which blood vessels of the face enlarge resulting in a flushed appearance
              subtype:  acne_vulgaris  the most common form of acne; usually affects people from puberty to young adulthood
           subtype:  aspiration_penumonia  inflammation of the lungs caused by inhaling or choking on vomitus; may occur during unconsciousness (anesthesia or drunkenness or seizure or cardiac arrest)
           subtype:  urinary_tract_infection__urinarytractinfection  any infection of any of the organs of the urinary tract
              subtype:  cystitis  inflammation of the urinary bladder and ureters
              subtype:  pyelonephritis  inflammation of the kidney and its pelvis caused by bacterial infection
                 subtype:  acute_pyelonephritis  pyelonephritis resulting from the spread of a bladder infection
                 subtype:  chronic_pyelonephritis  pyelonephritis that develops slowly and can lead to renal failure if untreated; often associated with a kidney stone or with narrowing of the urinary passageways
              subtype:  urethritis  inflammation of the urethra; results in painful urination
                 subtype:  nongonococcal_urethritis__NGU  sexually transmitted urethritis (usually caused by chlamydia)
                 subtype:  nonspecific_urethritis__NSU  inflammation of the urethra of unknown cause
        subtype:  autoimmune_disease__autoimmune_disorder  any of a large group of diseases characterized by abnormal functioning of the immune system that causes your immune system to produce antibodies against your own tissues
           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:  rheumatoid_arthritis__atrophic_arthritis__rheumatism  a chronic autoimmune disease with inflammation of the joints and marked deformities; something (possibly a virus) triggers an attack on the synovium by the immune system, which releases cytokines that stimulate an inflammatory reaction that can lead to the destruction of all components of the joint
           subtype:  ankylosing_spondylitis__Marie-Strumpell_disease__rheumatoid_spondylitis  a chronic form of spondylitis primarily in males and marked by impaired mobility of the spine; sometimes leads to ankylosis
           subtype:  discoid_lupus_erythematosus__DLE  a chronic skin disease occurring primarily in women between the ages of 20 and 40; characterized by an eruption of red lesions over the cheeks and bridge of the nose
           subtype:  Hashimoto's_disease  autoimmune disorder of the thyroid gland; most common in middle-aged women
           subtype:  lupus_erythematosus__lupuserythematosu__LE  a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
           subtype:  scleroderma__dermatosclerosis  an autoimmune disease that affects the blood vessels and connective tissue; fibrous connective tissue is deposited in the skin
              subtype:  morphea  localized scleroderma
           subtype:  idiopathic_thrombocytopenic_purpura__thrombocytopenic_purpura__purpura_hemorrhagica__purpurahemorrhagica__Werlhof's_disease  purpura associated with a reduction in circulating blood platelets which can result from a variety of factors
        subtype:  deficiency_disease  any disease caused by a lack of an essential nutrient (as a vitamin or mineral)
           subtype:  malnutrition  a state of poor nutrition; can result from insufficient or excessive or unbalanced diet or from inability to absorb foods
              subtype:  avitaminosis__hypovitaminosis__hypovitaminosi  any of several diseases caused by deficiency of one or more vitamins
                 subtype:  beriberi  avitaminosis caused by lack of thiamine (vitamin B1)
                    subtype:  kakke_disease  the endemic form of beriberi
                 subtype:  pellagra__Alpine_scurvy__mal_de_la_rosa__mal_rosso__malrosso__maidism__Saint_Ignatius'_itch  a disease caused by deficiency of niacin or tryptophan (or by a defect in the metabolic conversion of tryptophan to niacin); characterized by gastrointestinal disturbances and erythema and nervous or mental disorders; may be caused by malnutrition or alcoholism or other nutritional impairments
                 subtype:  rickets__rachitis  childhood disease caused by deficiency of vitamin D and sunlight associated with impaired metabolism of calcium and phosphorus
                 subtype:  scurvy  a condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
                 subtype:  nyctalopia__night_blindness__nightblindnes__moon_blindness  inability to see clearly in dim light; due to a deficiency of vitamin A or to a retinal disorder
              subtype:  kwashiorkor  severe malnutrition in children resulting from a diet excessively high in carbohydrates and low in protein
              subtype:  marasmus  extreme malnutrition and emaciation (especially in children); can result from inadequate intake of food or from malabsorption or metabolic disorders
           subtype:  zinc_deficiency  a deficiency caused by inadequate zinc in the diet or by liver disease or cystic fibrosis or other diseases
        subtype:  fibrocystic_breast_disease__fibrocystic_disease_of_the_breast__cystic_breast_disease__cystic_mastitis  the presence of one or more cysts in a breast
        subtype:  goiter__goitre__struma__thyromegaly  abnormally enlarged thyroid gland; can result from under-production or over-production of hormone or from a deficiency of iodine in the diet
        subtype:  sandfly_fever__sandflyfever__pappataci_fever__phlebotomus  a mild viral disease transmitted by the bite of the sand fly Phlebotomus papatasii
        subtype:  skin_disease__disease_of_the_skin__skin_disorder__skin_problem__skin_condition  a disease affecting the skin
           subtype:  acantholysis  a breakdown of a cell layer in the epidermis (as in pemphigus)
           subtype:  acanthosis  an abnormal but benign thickening of the prickle-cell layer of the skin (as in psoriasis)
           subtype:  acanthosis_nigricans__keratosis_nigricans__keratosisnigrican  a skin disease characterized by dark wart-like patches in the body folds; can be benign or malignant
           subtype:  acne  an inflammatory disease involving the sebaceous glands of the skin; characterized by papules or pustules or comedones
           subtype:  dermatosis  disorder involving lesions or eruptions of the skin (in which there is usually no inflammation)
              subtype:  pityriasis  any of several skin disorders characterized by shedding dry flakes of skin
                 subtype:  dandruff.pityriasis  a condition in which white scales of dead skin are shed by the scalp
                 subtype:  pityriasis_alba  common form of pityriasis (usually in children or young adults) characterized by round patches of depigmentation
                 subtype:  pityriasis_rosea  pityriasis in which an itchy rash develops over the trunk and extremities
           subtype:  eczema  generic term for inflammatory conditions of the skin; particularly with vesiculation in the acute stages
              subtype:  dermatitis  inflammation of the skin; skin becomes itchy and may develop blisters
                 subtype:  actinic_dermatitis  dermatitis caused exposure to sunlight
                 subtype:  atopic_dermatitis__atopic_eczema  dermatitis characterized by atopy
                 subtype:  contact_dermatitis  a delayed type of allergic reaction of the skin resulting from skin contact with a specific allergen (such as poison ivy)
                    subtype:  bubble_gum_dermatitis  an allergic contact dermatitis developed around the lips of children who chew bubble gum
                    subtype:  Rhus_dermatitis  contact dermatitis resulting from contact with plants of the genus Toxicodendron
                       subtype:  poison_ivy  dermatitis resulting from contact with the poison ivy plant
                       subtype:  poison_oak  dermatitis resulting from contact with a poison oak plant
                       subtype:  poison_sumac  dermatitis resulting from contact with a poison sumac plant
                 subtype:  cradle_cap  a dermatitis of the scalp that is common in infants
                 subtype:  diaper_rash__diaper_dermatitis  dermatitis of the thighs and buttocks of infants; supposedly caused by ammonia in the urine in the child's diapers
                 subtype:  hypericism  a severe dermatitis of herbivorous domestic animals attributable to photosensitivity from eating Saint John's wort
                 subtype:  neurodermatitis__neurodermatiti  dermatitis in which localized areas (especially the forearms or back of the neck or outer part of the ankle) itch persistently; cause is unknown
                 subtype:  schistosome_dermatitis__swimmer's_itch__swimmer'sitch  a sensitization reaction to repeated invasion of the skin by cercariae of schistosomes (human or animal)
                 subtype:  seborrheic_dermatitis__seborrheic_eczema  a chronic skin disease associated with seborrhea and greasy scales on the scalp or eyelids or other parts of the skin
              subtype:  allergic_eczema  eczema caused by an allergic reaction
                 subtype:  baker's_eczema__baker'seczema  allergic eczema caused by flour or other ingredients handled by bakers
              subtype:  eczema_herpeticum  eczema characterized by a feverish condition and widespread eruption of vesicles; most common in children
              subtype:  lichtenoid_eczema__chronic_eczema__chroniceczema__eczema_hypertrophicum  eczema characterized by thickening of the skin with accentuated skin lines
           subtype:  erythroderma  any skin disorder involving abnormal redness
              subtype:  erythema  abnormal redness of the skin resulting from dilation of blood vessels (as in sunburn or inflammation)
                 subtype:  erythema_multiforme  a red rash caused by hypersensitivity to a drug or disease or other allergen
                 subtype:  erythema_nodosum  skin condition characterized by tender red nodules on the shins and legs
                    subtype:  erythema_nodosum_leprosum__ENL  an inflammatory complication of leprosy that results in painful skin lesions on the arms and legs and face
                 subtype:  hickey__love_bite  a temporary red mark on a person's skin resulting from kissing or sucking by their lover
                 subtype:  erythema_solare__sunburn  redness of the skin caused by exposure to the rays of the sun
                 subtype:  windburn  redness and irritation of the skin caused by exposure to high-velocity wind
              subtype:  flare.erythroderma  reddening of the skin spreading outward from a focus of infection or irritation
           subtype:  furunculosis  acute skin disease characterized by the presence of many furuncles
           subtype:  impetigo  a very contagious infection of the skin; common in children; localized redness develops into small blisters that gradually crust and erode
           subtype:  jungle_rot  skin disorder induced by a tropical climate
           subtype:  keratoderma  any skin disorder consisting of a growth that appears horny
           subtype:  keratonosis  any abnormal condition of the outer skin (epidermis)
           subtype:  keratosis__keratosi  a skin condition marked by an overgrowth of layers of horny skin
              subtype:  actinic_keratosis__actinickeratosi  an overgrowth of skin layers resulting from extended exposure to the sun
              subtype:  keratosis_blennorrhagica__keratosisblennorrhagica__keratoderma_blennorrhagica__keratodermablennorrhagica  skin disease characterized by a scaly rash on the palms and soles; associated with Reiter's syndrome
              subtype:  keratosis_follicularis__Darier's_disease  a rare hereditary condition marked by dark crusted patches (sometimes containing pus)
              subtype:  keratosis_pilaris__keratosispilari  keratosis characterized by hard conical elevations in the openings of sebaceous glands (especially of arms and thighs)
              subtype:  seborrheic_keratosis  a skin condition characterized by circumscribed wartlike lesions that can be itchy and covered with a greasy crust
           subtype:  leukoderma  a congenital skin condition characterized by spots or bands of unpigmented skin
           subtype:  lichen.skin_disease  any of several eruptive skin diseases characterized by hard thick lesions grouped together and resembling lichens growing on rocks
              subtype:  lichen_planus__lichen_ruber_planus  an eruption of shiny flat-topped purplish (usually itchy) papules on the wrist and forearms and thighs
           subtype:  livedo  skin disorder characterized by patchy bluish discolorations on the skin
           subtype:  lupus__lupu  any of several forms of ulcerative skin disease
              subtype:  lupus_vulgaris  tuberculosis of the skin; appears first on the face and heals slowly leaving deep scars
              subtype:  discoid_lupus_erythematosus__DLE  a chronic skin disease occurring primarily in women between the ages of 20 and 40; characterized by an eruption of red lesions over the cheeks and bridge of the nose
              subtype:  lupus_erythematosus__lupuserythematosu__LE  a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
              subtype:  systemic_lupus_erythematosus__SLE__disseminated_lupus_erythematosus  an inflammatory disease of connective tissue with variable features including fever and weakness and fatigability and joint pains and skin lesions on the face or neck or arms
           subtype:  melanosis__melanosi__melanism  a condition characterized by abnormal deposits of melanin (especially in the skin)
           subtype:  molluscum  any skin disease characterized by soft pulpy nodules
              subtype:  molluscum_contagiosum__molluscumcontagiosum  a virus disease of the skin marked by round white swellings; transmitted from person to person (most often in children or in adults with impaired immune function)
           subtype:  necrobiosis_lipoidica_diabeticorum__necrobiosislipoidicadiabeticorum__necrobiosis_lipoidica__necrobiosislipoidica  skin disease marked by thin shiny patches (especially on the legs); often associated with diabetes mellitus
           subtype:  pemphigus__pemphigu  a skin disease characterized by large thin-walled blisters (bullae) arising from normal skin or mucous membrane
           subtype:  prurigo  chronic inflammatory disease of the skin characterized by blister capped papules and intense itching
           subtype:  psoriasis__psoriasi  a chronic skin disease characterized by dry red patches covered with scales; occurs especially on the scalp and ears and genitalia and the skin over bony prominences
           subtype:  rhagades  cracks or fissures in the skin (especially around the mouth or anus)
           subtype:  Saint_Anthony's_fire  any of several inflammatory or gangrenous skin conditions
              subtype:  erysipelas  an acute streptococcal infection characterized by deep-red inflammation of the skin and mucous membranes
           subtype:  seborrhea  a condition in which overactivity of the sebaceous glands causes the skin to become oily
           subtype:  vitiligo  an acquired skin disease characterized by patches of unpigmented skin (often surrounded by a heavily pigmented border)
           subtype:  xanthoma  a skin problem marked by the development (on the eyelids and neck and back) of irregular yellow nodules; sometimes attributable to disturbances of cholesterol metabolism
              subtype:  xanthelasma  xanthoma of the eyelids; occurs chiefly in the elderly
              subtype:  xanthoma_disseminatum  rare chronic xanthoma of adults n which orange or brownish papules develop on many surfaces of the body
              subtype:  xanthomatosis__xanthomatosi__xanthoma_multiplex__cholesterosis_cutis__cholesterosiscuti__lipid_granulomatosis__lipoid_granulomatosis  widespread xanthomas (especially on elbows and knees); often associated with a disorder of lipid metabolism
           subtype:  xanthosis__xanthosi  an abnormal yellow discoloration of the skin
        subtype:  malignancy__malignance  (medical) a malignant state; progressive and resistant to treatment and tending to cause death
           subtype:  malignant_tumor__malignanttumor__malignant_neoplasm__malignantneoplasm__metastatic_tumor  a tumor that is malignant and tends to spread to other parts of the body
              subtype:  carcinosarcoma  a malignant neoplasm composed of carcinoma and sarcoma extensively intermixed
              subtype:  cancer__malignant_neoplastic_disease  any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream
                 subtype:  lymphoma  a neoplasm of lymph tissue that is usually malignant; one of the four major types of cancer
                    subtype:  Hodgkin's_disease  a malignant disorder in which there is progressive (but painless) enlargement of lymph tissue followed by enlargement of the spleen and liver
                 subtype:  carcinoma  any malignant tumor derived from epithelial tissue; one of the four major types of cancer
                    subtype:  liver_cancer__livercancer__cancer_of_the_liver  malignant neoplastic disease of the liver usually occurring as a metastasis from another cancer; symptoms include loss of appetite and weakness and bloating and jaundice and upper abdominal discomfort
                    subtype:  adenocarcinoma__glandular_cancer__glandularcancer__glandular_carcinoma__glandularcarcinoma  malignant tumor originating in glandular epithelium
                       subtype:  prostate_cancer__prostatic_adenocarcinoma__prostaticadenocarcinoma  cancer of the prostate gland
                    subtype:  breast_cancer  cancer of the breast; one of the most common malignancies in women in the US
                    subtype:  carcinoma_in_situ__preinvasive_cancer__preinvasivecancer  a cluster of malignant cells that has not yet invaded the deeper epithelial tissue or spread to other parts of the body
                    subtype:  colon_cancer__coloncancer  a malignant tumor of the colon; early symptom is bloody stools
                    subtype:  embryonal_carcinoma  malignant neoplasm of the testis
                    subtype:  endometrial_carcinoma__endometrialcarcinoma__endometrial_cancer__endometrialcancer  cancer of the uterine lining
                    subtype:  malignant_hepatoma__malignanthepatoma__hepatoma__hepatocarcinoma__hepatocellular_carcinoma  carcinoma of the liver
                    subtype:  lung_cancer  carcinoma of the lungs; one of the commonest forms of cancer
                    subtype:  mesothelioma  a rare form of carcinoma of the mesothelium lining lungs or abdomen or heart; usually associated with exposure to asbestos dust
                    subtype:  oat_cell_carcinoma__small_cell_carcinoma  highly malignant carcinoma composed of small round or egg-shaped cells with little cytoplasm; lung cancers are frequently oat cell carcinomas
                    subtype:  oral_cancer  malignant neoplasm of the lips of mouth; most common in men over the age of 60
                    subtype:  pancreatic_cancer  cancer of the pancreas
                    subtype:  seminoma__testicular_cancer  malignant tumor of the testis; usually occurring in older men
                    subtype:  skin_cancer  a malignant neoplasm of the skin
                       subtype:  cancroid__squamous_cell_carcinoma  the most common form of skin cancer
                       subtype:  epithelioma  a malignant tumor of the epithelial tissue
                       subtype:  malignant_melanoma__malignantmelanoma__melanoma  any of several malignant neoplasms (usually of the skin) consisting of melanocytes
                    subtype:  trophoblastic_cancer__trophoblasticcancer  malignant neoplasm of the uterus derived from the epithelium of the chorion
                 subtype:  leukemia__leukaemia__cancer_of_the_blood  malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues; characterized by abnormal proliferation of leukocytes; one of the four major types of cancer
                    subtype:  acute_leukemia__acuteleukemia  rapidly progressing leukemia
                       subtype:  acute_lymphocytic_leukemia__acutelymphocyticleukemia__acute_lymphoblastic_leukemia__acutelymphoblasticleukemia  acute leukemia characterized by proliferation of immature lymphoblast-like cells in bone marrow, lymph nodes, spleen, and blood; most common in children
                       subtype:  acute_myelocytic_leukemia__acute_myeloid_leukemia__acutemyeloidleukemia  acute leukemia characterized by proliferation of granular leukocytes; most common in adolescents and young adults
                    subtype:  chronic_leukemia__chronicleukemia  slowly progressing leukemia
                       subtype:  chronic_lymphocytic_leukemia__chroniclymphocyticleukemia  chronic leukemia characterized by lymphoblast-like cells; more common in older men
                       subtype:  chronic_myelocytic_leukemia__myeloid_leukemia__myeloidleukemia  chronic leukemia characterized by granular leukocytes; more common in older people
                    subtype:  lymphocytic_leukemia__lymphocyticleukemia  leukemia characterized by enlargement of lymphoid tissues and lymphocytic cells in the circulating blood
                       subtype:  lymphoblastic_leukemia__lymphoblasticleukemia  a form of lymphocytic leukemia in which the abnormal cells in the circulating blood are almost totally lymphoblasts
                    subtype:  monocytic_leukemia__monocyticleukemia__monocytic_lukaemia__monocyticlukaemia__monoblastic_leukemia__monoblasticleukemia__monoblstic_leukaemia__histiocytic_leukemia__histiocyticleukemia__histiocytic_leukaemia__histiocyticleukaemia  leukemia characterized by the proliferation of monocytes and monoblasts in the blood
                    subtype:  myeloblastic_leukemia  a malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues; characterized by numerous myeloblasts in the blood stream
                    subtype:  myelocytic_leukemia__granulocytic_leukemia  a malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues; marked by proliferation of myelocytes and their presence in the blood
                       subtype:  acute_myelocytic_leukemia__acute_myeloid_leukemia__acutemyeloidleukemia  acute leukemia characterized by proliferation of granular leukocytes; most common in adolescents and young adults
                       subtype:  chronic_myelocytic_leukemia__myeloid_leukemia__myeloidleukemia  chronic leukemia characterized by granular leukocytes; more common in older people
                 subtype:  sarcoma  a usually malignant tumor arising from connective tissue (bone or muscle etc.); one of the four major types of cancer
                    subtype:  chondrosarcoma  a malignant neoplasm of cartilage cells
                    subtype:  Ewing's_sarcoma__Ewing's_tumor__Ewing's_tumour__endothelial_myeloma__endothelialmyeloma  malignant tumor in bone marrow (usually in the pelvis or in long bones)
                    subtype:  Kaposi's_sarcoma  a sarcoma that starts with purplish spots on the feet and legs and spreads from the skin to lymph nodes and internal organs; a common manifestation of AIDS; "until 1980 Kaposi's sarcoma occurred almost exclusively with Jewish or Italian or black men"
                    subtype:  leiomyosarcoma  sarcoma of smooth muscle; occurs most often digestive tract or uterus or bladder or prostate
                    subtype:  liposarcoma  sarcoma of fat cells
                    subtype:  myosarcoma  sarcoma of muscle tissue
                    subtype:  neurosarcoma__malignant_neuroma__malignantneuroma  a malignant neoplasm of nerve tissue and fibrous tissue and connective tissue
                    subtype:  osteosarcoma__osteogenic_sarcoma  malignant bone tumor; most common in children and young adults where it tends to affect the femur
                    subtype:  rhabdomyosarcoma__rhabdosrcoma  a highly malignant neoplasm derived from striated muscle
                       subtype:  embryonal_rhabdomyosarcoma__embryonalrhabdomyosarcoma__embryonal_rhabdosarcoma__embryonalrhabdosarcoma  form of rhabdomyosarcoma occurring mainly in infants and children
                       subtype:  alveolar_rhabdomyosarcoma__alveolar_rhabdosarcoma  form of rhabdomyosarcoma occuring mainly in adolescents and young adults
                       subtype:  pleomorphic_rhabdomyosarcoma__pleomorphicrhabdomyosarcoma__pleomorphic_rhabdosarcoma  form of rhabdomyosarcoma that affects limb muscles of older adults
                    subtype:  Wilms'_tumor__Wilms_tumour__adenomyosarcoma__nephroblastoma__embryoma_of_the_kidney  malignant renal tumor of young children characterized by hypertension and blood in the urine and the presence of a palpable mass
              subtype:  retinoblastoma  malignant ocular tumor of retinal cells; usually occurs before the third year of life; composed of primitive small round retinal cells
        subtype:  eye_disease__eyedisease  any disease of the eye
           subtype:  glaucoma  increased pressure in the eyeball due to obstruction of the outflow of aqueous humor; damages the optic disc and impairs vision (sometimes progressing to blindness)
              subtype:  acute_glaucoma__acuteglaucoma__angle-closure_glaucoma__angleclosureglaucoma  glaucoma in which the iris blocks the outflow of aqueous humor
              subtype:  chronic_glaucoma__chronicglaucoma__open-angle_glaucoma  glaucoma caused by blockage of the canal of Schlemm; produces gradual loss of peripheral vision
           subtype:  keratonosus__keratonosu  any disease of the cornea
           subtype:  trachoma  a chronic contagious viral disease marked by inflammation of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eye and the formation of scar tissue
           subtype:  leukoma  eye disease consisting of an opaque white spot on the cornea
           subtype:  cataract  clouding of the natural lens of the eye
        subtype:  animal_disease  a disease that typically does not affect human beings
           subtype:  warble  a lumpy abscess under the hide of domestic mammals caused by larvae of a botfly or warble fly
           subtype:  anaplasmosis  a disease of cattle that is transmitted by cattle ticks; similar to Texas fever
           subtype:  brooder_pneumonia__brooderpneumonia__aspergillosis__aspergillosi  severe respiratory disease of birds that takes the form of an acute rapidly fatal pneumonia in young chickens and turkeys
           subtype:  bighead  any of various diseases of animals characterized by edema of the head and neck
           subtype:  bull_nose  a disease of pigs resulting in swelling of the snout
           subtype:  canine_chorea__chorea  chorea in dogs
           subtype:  costiasis__costiasi  a fatal disease of fresh-water fish caused by a flagellated protozoan invading the skin
           subtype:  cowpox__vaccinia  a viral disease of cattle causing a mild skin disease affecting the udder; formerly used to inoculate humans against smallpox
           subtype:  creeps.animal_disease  a disease of cattle and sheep attributed to a dietary deficiency; characterized by anemia and softening of the bones and a slow stiff gait
           subtype:  hemorrhagic_septicemia__hemorrhagicsepticemia__pasteurellosis  an acute infectious disease characterized by pneumonia and blood infection
           subtype:  fowl_cholera  an acute diarrheal disease (especially of chickens) caused by the microorganism that causes hemorrhagic septicemia
           subtype:  fowl_pest  an acute viral disease of domestic fowl; characterized by refusal to each and high temperature and discoloration of the comb
           subtype:  hog_cholera  highly infectious virus disease of swine
           subtype:  distemper  any of various infectious diseases of animals
              subtype:  canine_distemper  a viral disease of young dogs characterized by high fever and respiratory inflammation
              subtype:  equine_distemper__strangles__strangle  an acute bacterial disease of horses characterized by inflammation of the mucous membranes
           subtype:  enterotoxemia  a disease of cattle and sheep that is attributed to toxins absorbed from the intestines
           subtype:  foot-and-mouth_disease__hoof-and-mouth_disease  acute contagious disease of cloven-footed animals marked by ulcers in the mouth and around the hoofs
           subtype:  foot_rot  contagious degenerative infection of the feet of hoofed animals (especially cattle and sheep)
           subtype:  black_disease__blackdisease__sheep_rot__sheeprot__liver_rot__liverrot__distomatosis  a disease of the liver (especially in sheep and cattle) caused by liver flukes and their by-products
           subtype:  heaves__broken_wind  a chronic emphysema of the horse that causes difficult expiration and heaving of the flanks
           subtype:  red_water__redwater  a disease of cattle; characterized by hematuria
           subtype:  rhinotracheitis__rhinotracheiti  an respiratory infection of the nose and throat in cattle
           subtype:  rinderpest__cattle_plague  an acute infectious viral disease of cattle (usually fatal); characterized by fever and diarrhea and inflammation of mucous membranes
           subtype:  scours  diarrhea in livestock
           subtype:  bovine_spongiform_encephalitis__BSE__mad_cow_disease__madcowdisease  a fatal disease of cattle that affects the central nervous system; causes staggering and agitation
           subtype:  scrapie  a fatal disease of sheep characterized by chronic itching and loss of muscular control and progressive degeneration of the central nervous system
           subtype:  shipping_fever__shipping_pneumonia  a deadly form of septicemia in cattle and sheep; involves high fever and pneumonia; contracted under conditions of exposure or exhaustion (as often happens when the animals are shipped to market)
           subtype:  spavin  a swelling of the hock joint of a horse; resulting in lameness
              subtype:  blood_spavin__bloodspavin  spavin caused by distension of the veins
              subtype:  bog_spavin__bogspavin  spavin caused by collection of fluids
              subtype:  bone_spavin  spavin caused by a bony growth
           subtype:  loco_disease__locoism  a disease of livestock caused by locoweed poisoning; characterized by weakness and lack of coordination and trembling and partial paralysis
           subtype:  mange  an persistent and contagious disease of the skin causing inflammation and itching and loss of hair; affects domestic animals (and sometimes people)
           subtype:  moon_blindness__mooneye  recurrent eye inflammation in horses; sometimes resulting in blindness
           subtype:  murrain  any plaguelike disease of domestic animals
           subtype:  myxomatosis__myxomatosi  a viral disease (usually fatal) of rabbits
           subtype:  Newcastle_disease  disease of domestic fowl and other birds
           subtype:  pip.animal_disease  a disease of poultry
           subtype:  psittacosis__psittacosi__parrot_disease  infectious disease of birds
           subtype:  pullorum_disease__bacillary_white_diarrhea__bacillarywhitediarrhea__bacillary_white_diarrhoea__bacillarywhitediarrhoea  a serious bacterial disease of young chickens
           subtype:  saddle_sore.animal_disease__saddlesore__gall  an open sore on the back of a horse caused by ill-fitting or badly adjusted saddle
           subtype:  sand_crack  a fissure in the wall of a horse's hoof often causing lameness
              subtype:  toe_crack__toecrack  a crack on the forepart of a horse's hindfoot
              subtype:  quarter_crack__quartercrack  a crack on the inside of a horse's forefoot
           subtype:  sweating_sickness  a disease of cattle (especially calves)
           subtype:  Texas_fever  an infectious disease of cattle transmitted by the cattle tick
           subtype:  trembles__milk_sickness  disease of livestock and especially cattle poisoned by eating certain kinds of snakeroot
           subtype:  zoonosis  an animal disease that can be transmitted to humans
              subtype:  actinomycosis__actinomycosi  disease of cattle that can be transmitted to humans; results from infection with actinomycetes; characterized by hard swellings that exude pus through long sinuses
                 subtype:  cervicofacial_actinomycosis__cervicofacialactinomycosi__lumpy_jaw__lumpyjaw  the commonest and least severe form of actinomycosis; affects the face and neck regions
                 subtype:  thoracic_actinomycosis  a serious form of actinomycosis that affects the chest
                 subtype:  abdominal_actinomycosis__abdominalactinomycosi  a serious form of actinomycosis that affects the abdomen
              subtype:  anthrax__splenic_fever__splenicfever  a highly infectious animal disease (especially cattle and sheep); it can be transmitted to people
              subtype:  brucellosis__contagious_abortion__Bang's_disease  an infectious disease of domestic animals often resulting in spontaneous abortion; transmittable to human beings
              subtype:  glanders  a destructive and contagious bacterial disease of horses that can be transmitted to humans
              subtype:  Lyme_disease__Lyme_arthritis  an acute inflammatory disease characterized by a rash with joint swelling and fever; caused by bacteria carried by the bite of a deer tick
              subtype:  Marburg_disease__Marburg-ebola_disease__green_monkey_disease  a viral disease of green monkeys; when transmitted to humans it causes serious or fatal illness
              subtype:  rabies__hydrophobia__madness  an acute viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals (usually transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal); rabies is fatal if the virus reaches the brain
              subtype:  swamp_fever__swampfever__leptospirosis__leptospirosi  an infectious disease cause by leptospira and transmitted to humans from domestic animals; characterized by jaundice and fever
                 subtype:  canicola_fever  an acute feverish disease in people and in dogs marked by gastroenteritis and mild jaundice
                 subtype:  Weil's_disease  a severe form of leptospirosis in human beings
              subtype:  tularemia__tularaemia__rabbit_fever__deer_fly_fever__yatobyo  disease of rodents (especially rabbits and squirrels) and sometimes transmitted to humans by ticks or flies or by handling infected animals
        subtype:  plant_disease__plantdisease  a disease that affects plants
           subtype:  blight  any plant disease resulting in withering without rotting
              subtype:  alder_blight__alderblight  a disease of alders caused by the woolly alder aphid (a plant louse)
              subtype:  apple_blight__appleblight__apple_canker__applecanker  a disease of apple trees
              subtype:  beet_blight  a disease of beet plants
              subtype:  blister_blight__blisterblight  a disease of tea plants
              subtype:  blister_blight.blight__blisterblight  a disease of Scotch pines
              subtype:  cane_blight  a disease affecting the canes of various bush fruits (e.g., raspberries or currants)
              subtype:  chestnut_blight__chestnut_canker__chestnut-bark_disease  a disease of American chestnut trees
              subtype:  coffee_blight  a blight affecting the coffee plant
              subtype:  collar_blight  a disease affecting the trunks of pear and apple trees
              subtype:  halo_spot__halo_blight__bean_blight  a blight of bean plants
              subtype:  halo_blight  a blight affecting the leaves of oats and other grasses
              subtype:  head_blight  a blight of the heads of cereals
                 subtype:  wheat_scab__wheatscab  a disease of the heads of wheat plants
              subtype:  late_blight  blight in which symptoms appear late in the growing season especially a disease of solanaceous plants caused by the fungus Phytophthora infestans
                 subtype:  celery_blight  a fungous leaf spot disease of the celery plant
              subtype:  leaf_blight  any blight causing a browning and falling of the leaves of a plant
                 subtype:  fire_blight__pear_blight  a disease blackening the leaves of pear and apple trees
                    subtype:  blight_canker  a phase of fire blight in which cankers appear
                 subtype:  needle_blight__needle_cast__leaf_cast  a disease of conifers causing the needles to fall
              subtype:  peach_blight__peachblight  a disease of trees bearing drupes
              subtype:  potato_blight__potato_mold__potato_disease__potato_mildew__potato_murrain  a blight of potatoes
              subtype:  rim_blight__rimblight  a disease of tea plants
              subtype:  spinach_blight__spinachblight  a disease of spinach plants
              subtype:  spur_blight  a disease of raspberries
              subtype:  stem_blight  a fungous blight attacking the stems of plants
              subtype:  stripe_blight  a disease of oats
              subtype:  thread_blight  a disease of tropical woody plants(cocoa or tea or citrus)
              subtype:  tomato_blight__tomato_yellows  a disease of tomato plants
              subtype:  twig_blight  a disease of the ends of twigs of woody plants
              subtype:  walnut_blight  a disease of English walnut trees
           subtype:  rust  a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems caused by a rust fungus
              subtype:  white_pine_blister_rust__whitepineblisterrust__blister_rust__blisterrust__white-pine_rust__whitepinerust  any of several diseases of pines caused by rust fungi of the genus Cronartium and marked by destructive invasion of bark and sapwood and producing blisters externally
           subtype:  blackheart  any of various diseases in which the central tissues blacken
           subtype:  black_knot__blackknot  disease of plum and cherry trees characterized by black excrescences on the branches
           subtype:  black_rot__blackrot  a fungous disease causing darkening and decay of the leaves of fruits and vegetables
           subtype:  black_spot__blackspot  any of several fungous diseases of plants that produce small black spots on the plant
           subtype:  bottom_rot  fungous disease of lettuce that first rots lower leaves and spreads upward
           subtype:  brown_rot__brownrot  any of certain fungous diseases of plants characterized by browning and decay of tissues
              subtype:  brown_rot_gummosis__gummosis  disease of citrus trees caused by the fungus Phytophthora citrophthora
              subtype:  ring_rot__ring_disease__tobacco_wilt__tobaccowilt  disease of tomatoes and potatoes and tobacco etc caused by the bacterium Pseudomonas solanacearum
           subtype:  gummosis  pathological production of gummy exudates in citrus and various stone-fruit trees
           subtype:  cotton_ball  a fungus disease of cranberries
           subtype:  crown_gall__crowngall  a bacterial disease of plants (especially pome and stone fruits and grapes and roses) which forms excrescences on the stem near the ground
              subtype:  hairy_root__hairyroot  a phase of crown gall (especially in apples) during which there is abnormal development of fine fibrous roots
           subtype:  crown_wart__crownwart  a fungous disease of alfalfa which forms white excrescences at the base of the stem
           subtype:  damping_off__dampingoff  a plant disease caused by a fungus; diseased condition of seedlings in excessive moisture
           subtype:  dieback  a disease of plants characterized by the gradual dying of the young shoots starting at the tips and progressing to the larger branches
           subtype:  dry_rot.plant_disease__dryrot  a crumbling and drying of timber or bulbs or potatoes or fruit caused by a fungus
           subtype:  heartrot  any plant disease in which the central part of a plant rots (especially in trees)
           subtype:  mosaic.plant_disease  viral disease in solanaceous plants (tomatoes; potatoes; tobacco) resulting in mottling and often shriveling of the leaves
              subtype:  potato_mosaic  a disease of the leaves of potato plants
              subtype:  tobacco_mosaic__tobaccomosaic  a plant disease causing discoloration of the leaves of tobacco plants
           subtype:  rhizoctinia_disease__rhizoctiniadisease  disease caused by rhizoctinia or fungi of Pellicularia and Corticium
              subtype:  little_potato__rosette__russet_scab__stem_canker  rhizoctinia disease of potatoes
           subtype:  pink_disease  serious bark disease of many tropical crop trees (coffee; citrus; rubber); branches have a covering of pink hyphae
           subtype:  potato_wart  fungous disease causing dark warty spongy excrescences in the eyes of potato tubers
           subtype:  root_rot  disease characterized by root decay; caused by various fungi
           subtype:  sweet-potato_ring_rot  disease of sweet potatoes in which roots are girdled by rings of dry rot
           subtype:  sclerotium_disease__sclerotium_rot  plant disease cause by fungi of the genus Sclerotium; also one in which sclerotia are formed
           subtype:  Dutch_elm_disease  disease of elms caused by a fungus
           subtype:  ergot  a plant disease caused by the ergot fungus
           subtype:  foot_rot.plant_disease__footrot  plant disease in which the stem or trunk rots at the base
           subtype:  pinkroot  a fungal disease of onions
           subtype:  wilt_disease__wilt  any plant disease characterized by drooping and shriveling; usually caused by parasites attacking the roots
              subtype:  granville_wilt__granvillewilt  a bacterial wilt of tobacco plants
              subtype:  fusarium_wilt  caused by fungi of the genus Fusarium
              subtype:  verticilliosis  caused by soil-borne fungi of the genus Verticillium
           subtype:  smut  destructive diseases of plants (especially cereal grasses) caused by fungi that produce black powdery masses of spores
              subtype:  loose_smut.smut__loosesmut  disease of grains; the entire head is a dusty mass of spores
              subtype:  stinking_smut__bunt  disease of wheat characterized by replacement of the grains with greasy masses of smelly smut spores
              subtype:  flag_smut  smut affecting leaves and stems of cereals and other grasses
              subtype:  green_smut__greensmut__false_smut__falsesmut  disease of rice; grains covered by a green powder consisting of conidia
           subtype:  soft_rot  mushy or slimy decay of plants caused by bacteria or fungi
              subtype:  leak.soft_rot  soft watery rot in fruits and vegetables caused by fungi
           subtype:  yellow_dwarf  any of several virus diseases of plants characterized by stunting and yellowing of the leaves
              subtype:  yellow_dwarf_of_potato__potato_yellow_dwarf  the yellow dwarf disease of potato plants
              subtype:  onion_yellow_dwarf  the yellow dwarf disease of onion plants
           subtype:  yellow_spot  any of several fungous or viral diseases characterized by yellow spotting on the leaves
              subtype:  tomato_streak  disease of a wide range of plants (tomatoes; potatoes; peas) resulting from a mixed infection of potato and tomato mosaic
        subtype:  ozena__ozaena  a chronic disease of the nose characterized by a foul-smelling nasal discharge and atrophy of nasal structures
        subtype:  filariasis  a disease caused by nematodes in the blood or tissues of the body causing blockage of lymphatic vessels
     subtype:  hypermotility  excessive movement; especially excessive motility of the gastrointestinal tract
     subtype:  indisposition  a slight illness
     subtype:  ozone_sickness  illness that can occur to persons exposed to ozone in high-altitude aircraft; characterized by sleepiness and headache and chest pains and itchiness
     subtype:  toxemia_of_pregnancy__toxaemia_of_pregnancy__toxemia__toxaemia  an abnormal condition of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and edema and protein in the urine
        subtype:  eclampsia  a toxic condition characterized by convulsions and possibly coma during or immediately after pregnancy
        subtype:  preeclampsia__pre-eclampsia__preeclampsia  abnormal state of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and fluid retention and albuminuria; can lead to eclampsia if untreated
     subtype:  growth.illness  (pathology) an abnormal proliferation of tissue (as in a tumor)
        subtype:  exostosis__exostosi  a benign outgrowth from a bone (usually covered with cartilage)
        subtype:  polypus__polyp  a small vascular growth on the surface of a mucous membrane
           subtype:  adenomatous_polyp__adenomatouspolyp  a polyp that consists of benign neoplastic tissue derived from glandular epithelium; "adenomatous polyps are visible protrusions that can develop on the mucosal surface of the colon or rectum"
           subtype:  sessile_polyp__sessilepolyp  a relatively flat polyp
           subtype:  pedunculated_polyp  a polyp with a stalk or peduncle
        subtype:  peduncle.growth  the thin process of tissue that attaches a polyp to the body
        subtype:  tumor__tumour__neoplasm  an abnormal new mass of tissue that serves no purpose
           subtype:  acanthoma__skin_tumor  a neoplasm originating in the epidermis
              subtype:  keratoacanthoma  skin tumor that grows rapidly (especially in older people) and resembles a carcinoma but does not spread; it usually disappears spontaneously, often leaving a scar
           subtype:  adenoma  a benign epithelial tumor of glandular origin
              subtype:  fibroadenoma  benign and movable and firm and not tender tumor of the breast; common in young women and caused by high levels of estrogen
           subtype:  angioma  a tumor consisting of a mass of blood or lymphatic vessels
              subtype:  hemangioma__haemangioma  benign angioma consisting of a mass of blood vessels; some appear as birthmarks
                 subtype:  strawberry_hemangioma__strawberry_haemangioma  a congenital bright red superficial vascular tumor resembling a strawberry; tends to decrease in size during childhood
              subtype:  lymphangioma  benign angioma consisting of a mass of lymphatic vessels
              subtype:  spider_angioma__spider_nevus__vascular_spider  a dilation of superficial capillaries with a central red dot from which blood vessels radiate
           subtype:  benign_tumor__benign_tumour__nonmalignant_tumor__nonmalignant_tumout__nonmalignant_neoplasm  a tumor that is not cancerous
              subtype:  chondroma  a common benign tumor of cartilage cells
              subtype:  myxoma  a benign tumor of connective tissue containing jellylike material
              subtype:  osteoblastoma  benign tumor of bone and fibrous tissue; occurs in the vertebrae or femur or tibia or arm bones (especially in young adults)
              subtype:  osteochondroma  benign tumor containing both bone and cartilage; usually occurs near the end of a long bone
           subtype:  blastoma__blastocytoma__embryonal_carcinosarcoma__embryonalcarcinosarcoma  a tumor composed of immature undifferentiated cells
           subtype:  brain_tumor__braintumor__brain_tumour__braintumour  a tumor in the brain
              subtype:  glioblastoma__spongioblastoma  a fast-growing malignant brain tumor composed of spongioblasts; nearly always fatal
              subtype:  glioma  a tumor of the brain consisting of neuroglia
           subtype:  carcinoid  a small tumor (benign or malignant) arising from the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract; usually associated with excessive secretion of serotonin
           subtype:  celioma  an abdominal tumor
           subtype:  enchondroma  benign slow-growing tumor of cartilaginous cells at the ends of tubular bones (especially in the hands and feet)
           subtype:  fibroma  nonmalignant tumor of connective tissue
              subtype:  fibroid_tumor__fibroidtumor  benign tumor containing fibrous tissue (especially in the uterus)
           subtype:  granuloma  a tumor composed of granulation tissue resulting from injury or inflammation or infection
              subtype:  gumma  a small rubbery granuloma that is characteristic of an advanced stage of syphilis
           subtype:  lipoma__adipose_tumor__adiposetumor  a tumor consisting of fatty tissue
           subtype:  malignant_tumor__malignanttumor__malignant_neoplasm__malignantneoplasm__metastatic_tumor  a tumor that is malignant and tends to spread to other parts of the body
           subtype:  meningioma  a tumor arising in the meninges which surround the brain and spinal cord; usually slow growing and sometimes malignant
           subtype:  myeloma  a tumor of the bone marrow (usually malignant) composed of cells normally found in bone marrow
              subtype:  multiple_myeloma  myeloma that develops in several places at the same time
           subtype:  myoma  a benign tumor composed of muscle tissue
              subtype:  leiomyoma  benign tumor of smooth muscle (usually in the uterus or digestive tract)
              subtype:  rhabdomyoma  benign rumor of striated muscle
           subtype:  neurinoma  tumor (usually benign) of the sheath surrounding a nerve
           subtype:  neuroblastoma  malignant tumor containing embryonic nerve cells; usually metastasizes quickly
           subtype:  neuroepithelioma  malignant tumor of the neuroepithelium
           subtype:  neurofibroma__neurilemoma  tumor of the fibrous covering of a peripheral nerve
           subtype:  neuroma  any tumor derived from cells of the nervous system
           subtype:  osteoma  a tumor of bone tissue
           subtype:  papilloma__villoma__papillary_tumor__papillarytumor__papillary_tumour__papillarytumour  a benign epithelial tumor forming a rounded mass
           subtype:  pheochromocytoma__phaeochromocytoma  a vascular tumor of the adrenal gland; hypersecretion of epinephrine results in intermittent or sustained hypertension
           subtype:  pinealoma  tumor of the pineal gland
           subtype:  plasmacytoma  neoplasm of plasma cells (usually in bone marrow)
           subtype:  psammoma__sand_tumor  a tumor derived from fibrous tissue of the meninges or choroid plexus or certain other structures associated with the brain; characterized by sand-like particles
           subtype:  teratoma  a tumor consisting of a mixture of tissues not normally found at that site
        subtype:  hamartoma  a focal growth that resembles a neoplasm but results from faulty development in an organ
  subtype:  invalidism  chronic ill health
  subtype:  biliousness  gastric distress caused by a disorder of the liver or gall bladder
  subtype:  infection  invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms causing inflammation
     subtype:  enterobiasis  an infestation with or a resulting infection caused by the pinworm Enterobius vermicularis; occurs especially in children
     subtype:  felon__whitlow  a purulent infection at the end of a finger or toe in the area surrounding the nail
     subtype:  focal_infection__focalinfection  bacterial infection limited to a specific organ or region especially one causing symptoms elsewhere
     subtype:  fungal_infection__mycosis__mycosi  an inflammatory condition caused by a fungus
        subtype:  blastomycosis__blastomycosi  any of several infections of the skin or mucous membrane caused by Blastomyces
           subtype:  chromoblastomycosis__chromoblastomycosi  a fungal infection characterized by itchy warty nodules on the skin
        subtype:  tinea__ringworm__roundworm  infections of the skin or nails caused by fungi and appearing as itching circular patches
           subtype:  dhobi_itch__dhobiitch  fungal infection attacking moist parts of the body
           subtype:  kerion  ringworm infection of the hair follicles of the scalp and beard that is usually results in a pustule-covered swelling that oozes fluid
           subtype:  tinea_pedis__tineapedi__athlete's_foot__athlete'sfoot  fungal infection of the feet
           subtype:  tinea_barbae__tineabarbae__barber's_itch  fungal infection of the face and neck
           subtype:  tinea_capitis__tineacapiti  fungal infection of the scalp characterized by bald patches
           subtype:  tinea_corporis  fungal infection of nonhairy parts of the skin
           subtype:  tinea_cruris__jock_itch__eczema_marginatum  fungal infection of the groin (most common in men)
           subtype:  tinea_unguium__tineaunguium  fungal infection of the nails (especially toenails)
        subtype:  coccidioidomycosis__coccidiomycosis__valley_fever__desert_rheumatism  an infection of the lungs and skin characterized by excessive sputum and nodules
        subtype:  cryptococcosis  a fungal infection characterized by nodular lesions--first in the lungs and spreading to the nervous system
        subtype:  candidiasis__candidiasi__moniliasis__monilia_disease__moniliadisease  an infection caused by fungi of the genus Monilia or Candida (especially Candida albicans)
           subtype:  thrush.candidiasis  candidiasis of the oral cavity; seen mostly in infants or debilitated adults
        subtype:  dermatomycosis__dermatophytosis__dermatophytosi  fungal infection of the skin (especially of moist parts covered by clothing)
        subtype:  favus__favu  a contagious fungal infection of the scalp; occurs mainly in Africa and the Middle East
        subtype:  keratomycosis__keratomycosi  fungal infection of the cornea
        subtype:  phycomycosis  any fungal infection caused by fungi of the Phycomycetes group
        subtype:  sporotrichosis  a chronic fungal infection of the skin and lymph nodes
        subtype:  rhinosporidiosis  fungal infection of the nose; often acquired while swimming
     subtype:  opportunistic_infection__opportunisticinfection  any infection caused by a microorganism that does not normally cause disease in humans; occurs in persons with abnormally functioning immune systems (as AIDS patients or transplant patients receiving immunosuppressive drugs)
        subtype:  aspergillosis.opportunistic_infection__aspergillosi  an opportunistic infection by a fungus of the genus Aspergillus; characterized by inflammation and lesions of the ear and other organs
     subtype:  paronychia  infection in the tissues adjacent to a nail on a finger or toe
     subtype:  protozoal_infection__protozoalinfection  any infection caused by a protozoan
        subtype:  malaria  an infective disease caused by sporozoan parasites that are transmitted through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito; marked by paroxysms of chills and fever
           subtype:  blackwater_fever  severe and often fatal malaria characterized by kidney damage resulting in dark urine
           subtype:  jungle_fever  severe form of malaria occurring in tropical regions
        subtype:  amebiasis__amebiasi__amoebiasis__amebiosis__amebiosi__amoebiosis  infection by a disease-causing ameba
           subtype:  amebic_dysentery__amoebic_dysentery__amoebicdysentery  inflammation of the intestines caused by Endamoeba histolytica; usually acquired by ingesting food or water contaminated with feces; characterized by severe diarrhea
        subtype:  giardiasis  infection of the intestines with protozoa found in contaminated food and water; characterized by diarrhea and nausea and flatulence and abdominal discomfort
        subtype:  leishmaniasis__leishmaniasi__leishmaniosis__leishmaniosi  sores resulting from a tropical infection by protozoa of the genus Leishmania
           subtype:  visceral_leishmaniasis__kala-azar__Assam_fever__dumdum_fever  leishmaniasis of the viscera
           subtype:  cutaneous_leishmaniasis__Old_World_leishmaniasis__oriental_sore__tropical_sore__Delhi_boil__Aleppo_boil  leishmaniasis of the skin; characterized by ulcerative skin lesions
           subtype:  mucocutaneous_leishmaniasis__mucocutaneousleishmaniasi__New_World_leishmaniasis__newworldleishmaniasi__American_leishmaniasis__leishmaniasis_americana__leishmaniasisamericana__nasopharyngeal_leishmaniasis  a form of leishmaniasis endemic in Mexico and Central American and South America; sores are limited to the skin and mucosa
        subtype:  trichomoniasis  infection of the vagina
     subtype:  respiratory_tract_infection__respiratorytractinfection__respiratory_infection__respiratoryinfection  any infection of the respiratory tract
        subtype:  lower_respiratory_infection__lowerrespiratoryinfection  infection of the lower respiratory tract
        subtype:  upper_respiratory_infection__upperrespiratoryinfection  infection of the upper respiratory tract
     subtype:  scabies__itch  a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation; "he has a bad case of the itch"
     subtype:  schistosomiasis__schistosomiasi__bilharzia__bilharziasis  an infestation with or a resulting infection caused by a parasite of the genus Schistosoma; common in the tropics and Far East; symptoms depend on the part of the body infected
     subtype:  sepsis  the presence of pus-forming bacteria or their toxins in the blood or tissues
        subtype:  blood_poisoning__bloodpoisoning__septicemia__septicaemia  invasion of the bloodstream by virulent microorganisms from a focus of infection
        subtype:  sapremia__sapraemia  blood poisoning caused by putrefactive bacteria; results from eating putrified matter
     subtype:  sore  an open skin infection
        subtype:  blain  an inflammatory swelling or sore
           subtype:  chilblain__chilblains__pernio  inflammation of the hands and feet caused by exposure to cold and moisture
              subtype:  kibe  ulcerated chilblain on the heel
        subtype:  chancre  a small hard painless nodule at the site of entry of a pathogen (as syphilis)
        subtype:  fester__suppurating_sore__suppuratingsore  a sore that has become inflamed and formed pus
        subtype:  gall.sore  a skin sore caused by chafing
           subtype:  saddle_sore  sore on a horseback rider chafed by a saddle
     subtype:  staphylococcal_infection  an infection with Staphylococcus bacteria; usually marked by abscess formation
        subtype:  furuncle__boil  a painful sore with a hard pus-filled core
           subtype:  gumboil  a boil or abscess on the gums
        subtype:  carbuncle  an infection larger than a boil and with several openings for discharge of pus
     subtype:  streptococcal_sore_throat__strep_throat__strepthroat__streptococcustonsiliti__septic_sore_throat__throat_infection  an infection of the oral pharynx and tonsils by streptococcus
     subtype:  sty__stye__hordeolum__eye_infection__eyeinfection  an infection of the sebaceous gland of the eyelid
     subtype:  superinfection  infection that occurs while you are being treated for another infection
     subtype:  suprainfection  secondary infection caused by an opportunistic infection
     subtype:  tapeworm_infection  intestinal infection by a species of parasitic tapeworm; usually the result of eating inadequately cooked meat or fish
     subtype:  lockjaw__tetanus__tetanu  an acute and serious infection of the central nervous system caused by bacterial infection of open wounds; spasms of the jaw and laryngeal muscles may occur during the late stages
     subtype:  toxoplasmosis__toxoplasmosi  infection caused by parasites transmitted to humans from infected cats; if contracted by a pregnant woman it can result in serious damage to the fetus
     subtype:  viral_infection__viralinfection__virus_infection__virusinfection  infection by a virus that is pathogenic to humans
        subtype:  hemorrhagic_fever__hemorrhagicfever__haemorrhagic_fever  a viral infection (usually restricted to a specific geographic area); fever and gastrointestinal symptoms are followed by capillary hemorrhage
        subtype:  herpangia  a viral infection (usually in children) marked by sore throat and fever and papules in the mouth and throat and headache and abdominal pain; usually subsides in a short time
        subtype:  Rift_Valley_fever  a viral infection common in Africa; transmitted by mosquitoes or by handling infected animals
        subtype:  viral_pneumonia__viralpneumonia  pneumonia caused by a virus
  subtype:  heatstroke__heat_hyperpyrexia  collapse caused by exposure to excessive heat
     subtype:  heat_exhaustion__heat_prostration__prostration  a condition marked by dizziness and nausea and weakness caused by depletion of body fluids and electrolytes
     subtype:  sunstroke__insolation__thermic_fever__thermicfever__siriasis  sudden prostration due to exposure to the sun or excessive heat
  subtype:  pathology  any deviation from a healthy or normal condition
     subtype:  acidosis  abnormally high acidity (excess hydrogen-ion concentration) of the blood and other body tissues
        subtype:  ketoacidosis__diabetic_acidosis  acidosis with an accumulation of ketone bodies; occurs primarily in diabetes mellitus
        subtype:  metabolic_acidosis  acidosis and bicarbonate concentration in the body fluids resulting either from the accumulation of acids or the abnormal loss of bases from the body (as in diarrhea or renal disease)
        subtype:  respiratory_acidosis__carbon_dioxide_acidosis  acidosis resulting from reduced gas exchange in the lungs (as in emphysema or pneumonia); excess carbon dioxide combines with water to form carbonic acid which increases the acidity of the blood
        subtype:  starvation_acidosis  acidosis in which the acidity results from lack of food which leads to fat catabolism which in turn releases acidic ketone bodies
     subtype:  alkalosis__alkalosi  abnormally high alkalinity (low hydrogen-ion concentration) of the blood and other body tissues
        subtype:  metabolic_alkalosis__metabolicalkalosi  alkalosis resulting from hydrogen-ion loss or excessive intake of alkaline substances
        subtype:  respiratory_alkalosis__respiratoryalkalosi  alkalosis resulting from increased gas exchange in the lungs (as in hyperventilation associated with extreme anxiety or aspirin intoxication or metabolic acidosis)
     subtype:  ankylosis__ankylosi__anchylosis  abnormal adhesion and rigidity of the bones of a joint
     subtype:  arteriectasis__arteriectasi__arteriectasia  an abnormal distension of an artery
     subtype:  asynergy__asynergia  absence of coordination of organs or body parts that usually work together harmoniously
     subtype:  asystole__cardiac_arrest__cardiacarrest__cardiopulmonary_arrest__cardiopulmonaryarrest  absence of systole; failure of the ventricles of the heart to contract (usually caused by ventricular fibrillation) with consequent absence of the heart beat leading to oxygen lack and eventually to death
     subtype:  diverticulosis  presence of diverticula in the walls of the colon
     subtype:  flux.pathology  excessive discharge of liquid from a cavity or organ (as in watery diarrhea)
     subtype:  fluorosis__fluorosi  a pathological condition resulting for an excessive intake of fluorine (usually from drinking water)
     subtype:  gammopathy  a disturbance in the synthesis of immunoglobulins; proteins having antibody activity increase greatly in the blood
     subtype:  glossolalia  repetitive nonsense speech
     subtype:  angiopathy  any disease of the blood vessels or lymph ducts
        subtype:  angioma  a tumor consisting of a mass of blood or lymphatic vessels
        subtype:  angiitis  inflammation of a blood vessel or lymph duct
     subtype:  idiopathic_disease__idiopathy  any disease of unknown cause
     subtype:  aphagia  loss of the ability to swallow
     subtype:  stenosis__stricture  abnormal narrowing of a bodily canal or passageway
        subtype:  aortic_stenosis  abnormal narrowing of the aortic valve
        subtype:  enterostenosis  abnormal narrowing of the intestine
        subtype:  Laryngostenosis  abnormal narrowing of the larynx
        subtype:  pulmonary_stenosis  abnormal narrowing of the opening into the pulmonary artery from the right ventricle
        subtype:  pyloric_stenosis  narrowing of the pyloric sphincter that blocks the passage of food from the stomach into the duodenum
        subtype:  rhinostenosis__rhinostenosi  narrowing of the passages in the nasal cavities
        subtype:  mitral_stenosis__mitral_valve_stenosis  obstruction or narrowing of the mitral valve (as by scarring from rheumatic fever)
        subtype:  ureterostenosis__ureterostenosi  stenosis of the ureter
     subtype:  atherogenesis__atherogenesi  the formation of atheromas on the walls of the arteries as in atherosclerosis
     subtype:  ascites__ascite  accumulation of serous fluid in peritoneal cavity
     subtype:  azymia  absence of an enzyme
     subtype:  bacteremia__bacteriemia__bacteriaemia  transient presence of bacteria (or other microorganisms) in the blood
     subtype:  sclerosis__sclerosi__induration  any pathological hardening or thickening of tissue
        subtype:  disseminated_multiple_sclerosis__multiple_sclerosis__MS__disseminated_sclerosis  a chronic progressive nervous disorder involving loss of myelin sheath around certain nerve fibers
        subtype:  amyotrophic_lateral_sclerosis__amyotrophiclateralsclerosi__ALS__Lou_Gehrig's_disease  thickening of tissue in the motor tracts of the lateral columns and anterior horns of the spinal cord; results in progressive muscle atrophy that starts in the limbs
        subtype:  arteriolosclerosis  sclerosis of the arterioles
        subtype:  arteriosclerosis__arterial_sclerosis__hardening_of_the_arteries__induration_of_the_arteries__coronary-artery_disease  sclerosis of the arterial walls
           subtype:  atherosclerosis__atherosclerosi__coronary_artery_disease  a stage of arteriosclerosis involving fatty deposits (atheromas) inside the arterial walls
           subtype:  arteriosclerosis_obliterans  a stage of arteriosclerosis involving closure of blood vessels
        subtype:  osteosclerosis  abnormal hardening or eburnation of bone
     subtype:  lipomatosis__lipomatosi  pathology in which fat accumulates in lipomas in the body
     subtype:  lithiasis__lithiasi  the formation of stones (calculi) in an internal organ
        subtype:  cholelithiasis  the presence of gallstones in the gallbladder
        subtype:  enterolithiasis__enterolithiasi  the presence of calculi in the intestines
        subtype:  nephrolithiasis__renal_lithiasis  the presence of kidney stones (calculi) in the kidney
           subtype:  nephrocalcinosis  renal lithiasis in which calcium deposits form in the renal parenchyma and result in reduced kidney function and blood in the urine
     subtype:  cartilaginification  abnormal formation of cartilage from other tissues; observed in some Orientals
     subtype:  cyst  a closed sac that develops abnormally in some body structure
        subtype:  dermoid_cyst__dermoidcyst  a cystic tumor (usually benign) with an epithelium-lined wall and a cavity containing other material
        subtype:  galactocele  a cystic tumor containing milk or a milky substance (especially in the mammary glands)
        subtype:  hemorrhagic_cyst__hemorrhagiccyst__blood_cyst__bloodcyst__hematocyst  a cyst containing blood
           subtype:  cephalhematoma__cephalohematoma  a collection of blood under the scalp of a newborn; caused by pressure during birth
        subtype:  hydatid  cyst filled with liquid; forms as a result of infestation by tapeworm larvae (as in echinococcosis)
        subtype:  nabothian_cyst__nabothiancyst__nabothian_follicle__nabothianfollicle  a cyst that forms in the nabothian glands of the uterine cervix
        subtype:  ovarian_cyst__ovariancyst  a cystic tumor (usually benign) of the ovary
        subtype:  ranula  a cyst on the underside of the tongue
        subtype:  sebaceous_cyst__sebaceouscyst__pilar_cyst__pilarcyst__wen__steatocystoma  a common cyst of the skin; filled with fatty matter (sebum) that is secreted by a sebaceous gland that has been blocked
           subtype:  chalazion__Meibomian_cyst  a small sebaceous cyst of the eyelid resulting when a Meibomian gland is blocked
     subtype:  endometriosis__endometriosi__adenomyosis__adenomyosi  the presence of endometrium elsewhere than in the lining of the uterus; causes premenstrual pain and dysmenorrhea
     subtype:  adhesion  abnormal union of bodily tissues; most common in the abdomen
        subtype:  symphysis.adhesion__symphysi  an abnormal adhesion of two or more structures
        subtype:  synechia  adhesions between the iris and the lens or cornea resulting from trauma or eye surgery of as a complication of glaucoma or cataract; can lead to blindness
           subtype:  anterior_synechia  adhesion between the iris and the cornea
           subtype:  posterior_synechia__posteriorsynechia  adhesion between the iris and the lens
     subtype:  hemochromatosis__hemochromatosi__iron-storage_disease__iron_overload__bronzed_diabetes  pathology in which iron accumulates in the tissues; characterized by bronzed skin and enlarged liver and diabetes mellitus and abnormalities of the pancreas and the joints
        subtype:  classic_hemochromatosis__classichemochromatosi__idiopathichemochromatosi  inherited form of hemochromatosis
        subtype:  acquired_hemochromatosis  hemochromatosis resulting from repeated transfusions or from excessive intake of foods containing iron
     subtype:  infarct__infarction  localized necrosis resulting from obstruction of the blood supply
        subtype:  myocardial_infarction__myocardial_infarct__MI  destruction of heart tissue resulting from obstruction of the blood supply to the heart muscle
     subtype:  macrocytosis  the presence of macrocytes in the blood
     subtype:  fibrosis  development of excess fibrous connective tissue in an organ
        subtype:  cystic_fibrosis__fibrocystic_disease_of_the_pancreas__pancreatic_fibrosis__mucoviscidosis  a congenital disease in which the pancreas and lungs and intestines become clogged with mucus
        subtype:  myelofibrosis__myelofibrosi  fibrosis of the bone marrow
     subtype:  malacia  a state of abnormal softening of tissue
        subtype:  osteomalacia  abnormal softening of bones caused by deficiencies of phosphorus or calcium or vitamin D
     subtype:  neuropathy  any pathology of the peripheral nerves
        subtype:  mononeuropathy  any neuropathy of a single nerve trunk
        subtype:  multiple_mononeuropathy  pathology of several individual nerve trunks
     subtype:  myopathy  any pathology of the muscles that is not attributable to nerve dysfunction
     subtype:  osteoporosis  abnormal loss of bony tissue resulting in fragile porous bones attributable to a lack of calcium; most common in postmenopausal women
     subtype:  priapism  condition in which the penis is continually erect; usually painful and seldom with sexual arousal
     subtype:  demineralization__demineralisation  abnormal loss of mineral salts (especially from bone)
     subtype:  pyorrhea__pyorrhoea  discharge of pus
     subtype:  uremia__uraemia__azotemia__azotaemia  accumulation in the blood of nitrogen-bearing waste products (urea) that are usually excreted in the urine
     subtype:  azoturia  excess of urea in the urine
     subtype:  lesion  any visible abnormal structural change in a bodily part
        subtype:  tubercle  a swelling that is the characteristic lesion of tuberculosis
        subtype:  ulcer__ulceration  a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue
           subtype:  aphthous_ulcer  a blister on the mucous membranes of the lips or mouth or gastrointestinal tract
           subtype:  bedsore__pressure_sore__decubitus_ulcer__decubitusulcer  a chronic ulcer of the skin caused by prolonged pressure on it (as in bedridden patients)
           subtype:  chancroid  infectious venereal ulcer
           subtype:  peptic_ulcer__peptic_ulceration  an ulcer of the mucous membrane lining of the alimentary tract
              subtype:  duodenal_ulcer  a peptic ulcer of the duodenum
              subtype:  gastric_ulcer__gastriculcer  a peptic ulcer of the stomach
           subtype:  canker  an ulceration (especially of the lips or living of the mouth)
           subtype:  noli-me-tangere  a cancerous ulcer of soft tissue and bone
           subtype:  noma  acute ulceration of the mucous membranes of the mouth or genitals; often seen in undernourished children
     subtype:  gangrene__sphacelus__slough  necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass
     subtype:  hyperbilirubinemia  abnormally high amounts of bile pigment (bilirubin) in the blood
        subtype:  hyperbilirubinemia_of_the_newborn__neonatal_hyperbilirubinemia  a common disorder that is usually due to immaturity of the liver; usually subsides spontaneously
     subtype:  palilalia  a pathological condition in which a word is rapidly and involuntarily repeated
     subtype:  reflux  an abnormal backward flow of body fluids
        subtype:  gastroesophageal_reflux__esophageal_reflux__oesophageal_reflux__oesophagealreflux  reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus
        subtype:  hepatojugular_reflux__hepatojugularreflux  a venous reflux occurring in congestive heart failure
        subtype:  ureterorenal_reflux  a backflow of urine from the ureter into the renal pelvis
        subtype:  vesicoureteral_reflux  a backflow of urine from the bladder into the ureter
     subtype:  otorrhea  discharge from the external ear
     subtype:  rhinopathy  any disease or malformation of the nose
        subtype:  rhinostenosis__rhinostenosi  narrowing of the passages in the nasal cavities
        subtype:  rhinophyma__hypertrophic_rosacea__toper's_nose__toper'snose__brandy_nose__rum_nose__rumnose__rum-blossom__rumblossom__potato_nose__hammer_nose__copper_nose  enlargement of the nose with dilation of follicles and redness and prominent vascularity of the skin; often associated with excessive consumption of alcohol
        subtype:  rhinosporidiosis  fungal infection of the nose; often acquired while swimming
     subtype:  hydronephrosis  accumulation of urine in the kidney because of an obstruction in the ureter
     subtype:  atelectasis  collapse of an expanded lung (especially in infants); also failure of pulmonary alveoli to expand at birth
     subtype:  anoxemia  abnormally low oxygen content in arterial blood
     subtype:  coprolalia  an uncontrollable use of obscene language; often accompanied by mental disorders
     subtype:  autoimmunity  production of antibodies against the tissues of your own body; produces autoimmune disease or hypersensitivity reactions
     subtype:  dysfunction  (medical) any disturbance in the function of an organ or body part
        subtype:  erectile_dysfunction__male_erecticle_dysfunction__ED  impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis
        subtype:  paralysis__paralysi__palsy  loss of the ability to move a body part
           subtype:  akinesis__akinesia  motionlessness attributable to a temporary paralysis
           subtype:  alalia  paralysis of the vocal cords resulting in an inability to speak
           subtype:  cystoplegia__cystoparalysis  paralysis of the urinary bladder
           subtype:  diplegia  paralysis of corresponding parts on both sides of the body
           subtype:  Erb's_palsy__Erb-Duchenne_paralysis  paralysis of the arm resulting from injury to the brachial plexus (usually during childbirth)
           subtype:  monoplegia  paralysis of a single limb
           subtype:  ophthalmoplegia  paralysis of the motor nerves of the eye
           subtype:  paresis__paresi  a slight or partial paralysis
              subtype:  paraparesis__paraparesi  a slight paralysis or weakness of both legs
           subtype:  paraplegia  paralysis of the lower half of the body (most often as a result of trauma)
           subtype:  hemiplegia__unilateral_paralysis  paralysis of one side of the body
           subtype:  quadriplegia  paralysis of both arms and both legs
     subtype:  sarcoidosis__sarcoidosi  a chronic disease of unknown cause marked by the formation of nodules in the lungs and liver and lymph glands and salivary glands
     subtype:  carotenemia  excess carotene in the blood stream; can cause the skin to turn a pale yellow-red color
     subtype:  stasis.pathology  an abnormal state in which the normal flow of a liquid (such as blood) is slowed or stopped
     subtype:  uropathy  any pathology of the urinary tract
        subtype:  kidney_disease__renal_disorder__renaldisorder__nephropathy__nephrosis  a disease affecting the kidneys
           subtype:  nephritis__Bright's_disease  an inflammation of the kidney
              subtype:  glomerulonephritis  nephritis marked by inflammation of the glomeruli of the kidney; characterized by decreased production of urine and by the presence of blood and protein in the urine and by edema
           subtype:  nephrosclerosis__nephrosclerosi__nephroangiosclerosis  kidney disease that is usually associated with hypertension; sclerosis of the renal arterioles reduces blood flow that can lead to kidney failure and heart failure
           subtype:  polycystic_kidney_disease__PKD  kidney disease characterized by enlarged kidneys containing many cysts; often leads to kidney failure
           subtype:  polyuria  renal disorder characterized by the production of large volumes of pale dilute urine; often associated with diabetes
           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:  renal_insufficiency__renalinsufficiency  insufficient excretion of wastes by the kidneys
     subtype:  varicosis__varicosi  pathological condition of being varicose or having varicose veins
     subtype:  viremia__viraemia  the presence of a virus in the blood stream; "viremia spread the smallpox virus to the internal organs"
     subtype:  volvulus  abnormal twisting of the intestines (usually in the are of the ileum or sigmoid colon) resulting in intestinal obstruction
  subtype:  affliction.ill_health  a condition of suffering or distress due to ill health
     subtype:  deformity__malformation__misshapenness__misshapennes  an affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen or malformed
        subtype:  Arnold-Chiari_deformity  deformity in which part of the brain protrudes through the skull
        subtype:  clawfoot__pes_cavus__pescavu  a deformity of the foot characterized by an abnormally high arch and hyperextension of the toes which gives the foot the appearance of a claw
        subtype:  cleft_foot__cleftfoot  a deformity in which the space between the third and fourth toes extends up into the foot
        subtype:  clubfoot__talipes__talipe  congenital deformity of the foot usually marked by a curled shape or twisted position of the ankle and heel and toes
           subtype:  talipes_valgus  deformity of the foot in which the foot is twisted outward
           subtype:  talipes_equinus__talipesequinu  talipes in which the toes are pointed downward
           subtype:  talipes_calcaneus__talipescalcaneu  talipes in which the toes are pointed upward and the person walks on the heel of the foot
        subtype:  pigeon_breast__chicken_breast__chickenbreast  abnormal protrusion of the breastbone caused by rickets
        subtype:  plagiocephaly  congenital malformation of the skull in which the main axis of the skull is oblique
        subtype:  scaphocephaly  congenital malformation of the skull which is long and narrow; frequently accompanied by mental retardation
  subtype:  harm__injury__hurt__trauma  any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
     subtype:  bleeding__hemorrhage__haemorrhage  flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessels
        subtype:  hemorrhagic_stroke__hemorrhagicstroke__haemorrhagic_stroke  stroke caused by the rupture of a blood vessel in the brain
        subtype:  cerebral_hemorrhage  bleeding from a ruptured blood vessel in the brain
        subtype:  blood_extravasation__bloodextravasation  the leakage of blood from a vessel into tissues surrounding it; can occur in injuries or burns or allergic reactions
        subtype:  hyphema  bleeding into the interior chamber of the eye
        subtype:  metrorrhagia  bleeding from the uterus that is not due to menstruation; usually indicative of disease (as cervical cancer)
        subtype:  nosebleed__epistaxis__epistaxi  bleeding from the nose
        subtype:  ulemorrhagia  bleeding of the gums
     subtype:  bruise__contusion  an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
        subtype:  ecchymosis.bruise  the purple or black-and-blue area resulting from a bruise
        subtype:  petechia  a minute red or purple spot on the surface of the skin as the result of tiny hemorrhages of blood vessels in the skin (as in typhoid fever)
        subtype:  black_eye__blackeye__shiner  a bruise caused by a blow to the eye
     subtype:  bump  a lump on the body caused by a blow
     subtype:  burn.harm  an injury cause by exposure to heat or chemicals or radiation
        subtype:  electric_burn  a burn caused by heat produced by an electric current
        subtype:  singe__scorch  a surface burn
        subtype:  scald.burn  a burn cause by hot liquid or steam
        subtype:  first-degree_burn  burn causing redness of the skin surface
           subtype:  erythema_solare__sunburn  redness of the skin caused by exposure to the rays of the sun
        subtype:  second-degree_burn  burn causing blisters on the skin and superficial destruction of the dermis
        subtype:  third-degree_burn  burn characterized by destruction of both epidermis and dermis
     subtype:  dislocation  a displacement of a part (especially a bone) from its normal position (as in the shoulder or the vertebral column)
        subtype:  abarticulation  dislocation of a joint
        subtype:  diastasis  separation of an epiphysis from the long bone to which it is normally attached without fracture of the bone
        subtype:  spondylolisthesis__spondylolisthesi  a forward dislocation of one vertebra over the one beneath it producing pressure on spinal nerves
     subtype:  electric_shock.harm__electricshock  trauma caused by the passage of electric current through the body (as from contact with high voltage lines or being struck by lightning); usually involves burns and abnormal heart rhythm and unconsciousness
     subtype:  fracture__break  breaking of hard tissue such as bone; "it was a nasty fracture"; "the break seems to have been caused by a fall"
        subtype:  comminuted_fracture  fracture in which the bone is splintered or crushed
        subtype:  complete_fracture  break involving the entire width of the bone
        subtype:  compound_fracture__open_fracture  bone fracture associated with lacerated soft tissue or an open wound
        subtype:  compression_fracture__compressionfracture  fracture in which the bone collapses (especially in short bones such as vertebrae)
        subtype:  depressed_fracture__depressedfracture  fracture of the skull where the bone is pushed in
        subtype:  displaced_fracture__displacedfracture  fracture in which the two ends of the broken bone are separated from one another
        subtype:  fatigue_fracture__fatiguefracture__stress_fracture  fracture resulting from excessive activity rather than a specific injury
        subtype:  incomplete_fracture  fracture that does not go across the entire width of the bone
           subtype:  greenstick_fracture  a partial fracture of a bone (usually in children); the bone is bent but broken on only one side
        subtype:  impacted_fracture  fracture in which one broken end is wedged into the other broken end
        subtype:  simple_fracture__closed_fracture  an uncomplicated fracture in which the broken bones to not pierce the skin
     subtype:  frostbite__cryopathy  destruction of tissue by freezing and characterized by tingling, blistering and possibly gangrene
        subtype:  trenchfoot__immersion_foot__immersionfoot  resembling frostbite but without freezing; resulting from exposure to cold and wet
     subtype:  intravasation  entry of foreign matter into a blood vessel
     subtype:  pinch  an injury resulting from getting some body part squeezed
     subtype:  rupture.harm  state of being torn or burst open
        subtype:  hernia__herniation  rupture in smooth muscle tissue through which a bodily structure protrudes
           subtype:  colpocele__vaginocele  hernia projecting into the vagina
              subtype:  cystocele__colpocystocele  hernia in which the urinary bladder protrudes through the wall of the vagina; sometimes occurs after childbirth
              subtype:  rectocele__proctocele  protrusion or herniation of the rectum into the vagina; can occur if pelvic muscles are weakened by childbirth
           subtype:  diverticulum  a herniation through the muscular wall of a tubular organ (especially the colon)
              subtype:  Meckel's_diverticulum  a congenital diverticulum in the ileum resulting from incomplete closure of the yolk sac
           subtype:  eventration  protrusion of the intestine through the abdominal wall
           subtype:  exomphalos  an umbilical hernia at birth in which some abdominal organs push into the umbilical cord
           subtype:  hiatus_hernia__hiatal_hernia__diaphragmatic_hernia__diaphragmatichernia  hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm
           subtype:  inguinal_hernia  hernia in which a loop of intestine enters the inguinal canal; the most common type of hernia in males
           subtype:  keratocele  hernia of the cornea
           subtype:  laparocele  hernia through the abdomen
           subtype:  umbilical_hernia__umbilicalhernia__omphalocele  protrusion of the intestine and omentum through a hernia in the abdominal wall near the navel; usually self correcting after birth
        subtype:  herniated_disc__herniateddisc__ruptured_intervertebral_disc__slipped_disc__slippeddisc  a painful rupture of the fibrocartilage of the disc between spinal vertebrae; occurs most often in the lumbar region
     subtype:  insect_bite__sting__bite  a painful wound caused by the thrust of a stinger into skin
        subtype:  bee_sting__beesting  a sting inflicted by a bee
        subtype:  flea_bite.insect_bite__fleabite  sting inflicted by a flea
        subtype:  mosquito_bite  a sting inflicted by a mosquito
     subtype:  strain.harm  injury to a muscle (often caused by overuse); results in swelling and pain
     subtype:  whiplash_injury__whiplash  an injury to the neck (the cervical vertebrae) resulting from rapid acceleration or deceleration (as in an automobile accident)
     subtype:  wale__welt__weal__wheal  a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions
     subtype:  wound__lesion  any break in the skin or an organ caused by violence or surgical incision
        subtype:  raw_wound__rawwound  a wound that exposes subcutaneous tissue
        subtype:  stigmata  marks resembling the wounds on the crucified body of Christ
        subtype:  scratch__scrape__excoriation  an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
           subtype:  graze  a superficial abrasion
           subtype:  rope_burn  abrasion (usually on the hands) caused by friction from a rope
        subtype:  cut.wound__gash__slash__slice  a wound made by cutting; "he put a bandage over the cut"
        subtype:  laceration.wound  a torn ragged wound
        subtype:  bite  a wound resulting from biting
           subtype:  dog_bite__dogbite  a bite inflicted by a dog
           subtype:  snakebite  a bite inflicted by a (venomous) snake
     subtype:  wrench__twist__pull  a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments; "the wrench to his knee occurred as he fell"; "he was sidelined with a hamstring pull"
        subtype:  sprain  a painful injury to a joint caused by a sudden wrenching of its ligaments
  subtype:  poor_shape__unfitness__unfitnes__badcondition  poor physical condition; being out of shape or out of condition
     subtype:  infirmity__frailty__debility__feebleness__frailness__frailnes  the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
        subtype:  asthenia__astheny  an abnormal loss of strength
        subtype:  cachexia__cachexy__wasting  any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease
     subtype:  disability__disablement__handicap__impairment  the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness; "reading disability"; "hearing impairment"
        subtype:  bowleg__genu_varum__tibia_vara__tibiavara  a leg bowed outward at the knee (or below the knee)
        subtype:  anorgasmia  absence of an orgasm in sexual relations
        subtype:  disability_of_walking  a disability that interferes with or prevents walking
           subtype:  abasia  inability to walk
              subtype:  abasia_trepidans  abasia due to trembling of the legs
              subtype:  atactic_abasia__atacticabasia__ataxic_abasia  abasia due to ataxia of the legs
              subtype:  choreic_abasia__choreicabasia  abasia related to abnormal movements of the legs
              subtype:  paralytic_abasia__paralyticabasia  abasia related to paralysis of the leg muscles
              subtype:  paroxysmal_trepidant_abasia  abasia related to spasticity of the legs
              subtype:  spastic_abasia__spasticabasia  abasia due to spastic contractions of the leg muscles
           subtype:  lameness__limping__gimp__gimpiness__gimpines__gamenes__claudication  disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet
              subtype:  intermittent_claudication  lameness due to pain in leg muscles because the blood supply is inadequate; pain subsides with rest
        subtype:  astasia  inability to stand due to muscular incoordination
        subtype:  amputation.disability  a condition of disability resulting from the loss of one or more limbs
        subtype:  hearing_impairment__hearingimpairment__hearing_loss  impairment of the sense of hearing
           subtype:  deafness  partial or complete loss of hearing
              subtype:  tone_deafness  an inability to distinguish differences in pitch
              subtype:  deaf-mutism__deaf-muteness  congenital deafness that results in inability to speak
           subtype:  conductive_hearing_loss__conduction_deafness__middle-ear_deafness  hearing loss due to problems with the bones of the middle ear
           subtype:  sensorineural_hearing_loss__nerve_deafness  hearing loss due to failure of the auditory nerve
        subtype:  dysomia  impairment of the sense of smell
           subtype:  anosmia  absence of the sense of smell (as by damage to olfactory nasal tissue or the olfactory nerve or by obstruction of the nasal passages)
           subtype:  hyposmia  lessened sensitivity to odors
        subtype:  visual_impairment__visual_defect__vision_defect__visual_disorder  impairment of the sense of sight
           subtype:  amaurosis__amaurosi  partial or total loss of sight without pathology of the eye; caused by disease of optic nerve or retina or brain
           subtype:  amblyopia  visual impairment without apparent organic pathology
           subtype:  ametropia  (ophthalmology) faulty refraction of light rays in the eye as in astigmatism or myopia
              subtype:  myopia__nearsightedness__nearsightednes__shortsightednes  (ophthalmology) eyesight abnormality resulting from the eye's faulty refractive ability; distant objects appear blurred
              subtype:  astigmia__astigmatism  (ophthalmology) impaired eyesight resulting usually from irregular conformation of the cornea
                 subtype:  keratectasia  abnormal bulging of the cornea of the eye
                 subtype:  keratoconus__keratoconu  abnormal cone-shaped protrusion of the cornea of the eye; can be treated by epikeratophakia
              subtype:  hyperopia__hypermetropia__hypermetropy__farsightedness__longsightedness__longsightednes  abnormal condition in which vision for distant objects is better than for near objects
                 subtype:  presbyopia  farsightedness resulting from a reduced ability to focus caused by loss of elasticity of the crystalline lens with age
           subtype:  aniseikonia  visual defect in which the shape and size of an ocular image differ in the two eyes
           subtype:  anorthopia  distorted vision in which straight lines appear curved
           subtype:  aphakia  absence of the natural lens of the eye (usually resulting from the removal of cataracts)
           subtype:  blindness__blindnes__sightlessnes  lack of sight
              subtype:  anopia  sightlessness (especially because of a structural defect in or the absence of an eye)
              subtype:  snowblindness__snowblindnes  temporary blindness caused by exposure to sunlight reflected from snow or ice
              subtype:  eyelessness__eyelessnes  blindness due to loss of the eyes
              subtype:  figural_blindness__figuralblindnes  inability to see shapes and contours
           subtype:  color_blindness__colorblindnes__colour_blindness__color_vision_deficiency__colour_vision_deficiency  genetic inability to distinguish differences in hue
              subtype:  dichromacy__dichromatism__dichromatopsia__dichromia__dichromasy  a deficiency of color vision in which the person can match any given hue by mixing only two other wavelengths of light (as opposed to the three wavelengths needed by people with normal color vision)
                 subtype:  red-green_dichromacy__redgreendichromacy__red-gree_color_blindness  confusion of red and green
                    subtype:  deuteranopia__Daltonism__green-blindness  dichromacy characterized by a lowered sensitivity to green light resulting in an inability to distinguish green and purplish-red
                    subtype:  protanopia__red-blindness__redblindnes  dichromacy characterized by lowered sensitivity to long wavelengths of light resulting in an inability to distinguish red and purplish blue
                 subtype:  yellow-blue_dichromacy__yellow-blue_color_blindness  confusion of yellow and blue
                    subtype:  tetartanopia__yellow-blindness  a form of dichromacy characterized by lowered sensitivity to yellow light; so rare that its existence has been questioned
                    subtype:  tritanopia__blue-blindness  rare form of dichromacy characterized by a lowered sensitivity to blue light resulting in an inability to distinguish blue and yellow
              subtype:  monochromacy__monochromatism__monochromatic_vision__monochromaticvision__monochromia__monochromasy  complete color blindness; colors can be differentiated only on the basis of brightness
           subtype:  diplopia__double_vision  visual impairment in which an object is seen as two objects; "diplopia often disappears when one eye is covered"
           subtype:  hemeralopia__dayblindnes  inability to see clearly in bright light
           subtype:  hemianopia__hemianopsia  blindness in one half of the visual field of one or both eyes
           subtype:  quadrantanopia  blindness in one fourth of the visual field
           subtype:  metamorphopsia  a defect of vision in which objects appear to be distorted; usually due to a defect in the retina
           subtype:  nyctalopia__night_blindness__nightblindnes__moon_blindness  inability to see clearly in dim light; due to a deficiency of vitamin A or to a retinal disorder
           subtype:  photoretinitis  damage to the retina resulting from exposure of the eye to the sun without adequate protection
           subtype:  retinal_detachment__retinaldetachment__detachment_of_the_retina__detached_retina  visual impairment resulting from the retina becoming separated from the choroid in the back of the eye; treated by photocoagulation
           subtype:  tunnel_vision  visual impairment involving a loss of peripheral vision
           subtype:  xanthopsia  visual defect in which objects appear to have a yellowish hue; sometimes occurs in cases of jaundice
        subtype:  prolapse__prolapsus__prolapsu__descensus__descensu  the slipping or falling out of place of an organ (as the uterus)
           subtype:  enteroptosis  an abnormally downward position of the intestines in the abdominal cavity
           subtype:  glossoptosis  abnormal downward or back placement of the tongue
           subtype:  metroptosis__descensus_uteri  prolapse of the uterus
           subtype:  nephroptosis__nephroptosia  prolapse of the kidney
           subtype:  ptosis  drooping of the upper eyelid caused by muscle paralysis and weakness
           subtype:  ureterocele  prolapse of the end of the ureter into the bladder; may obstruct urine flow
           subtype:  urethrocele  prolapse of the urethra into the vagina
        subtype:  hypoesthesia__hypesthesia  impairment of tactile sensitivity; decrease of sensitivity
        subtype:  knock-knee__knockknee__genu_valgum__tibia_valga__tibiavalga  by inward slant of the thigh
        subtype:  pigeon_toes  disability in which the toes are turned inward; often associated with knock-knee
        subtype:  bow_leg__bowleg__bow_legs__bandy_legs  outward curvature of the legs

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