#symptom  (medical) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
  supertype:  #evidence.situation__grounds  your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief; "the evidence that smoking causes lung cancer is very compelling"
  part of:  #disease
  subtype:  #crepitation_rale__crepitationrale  the crackling sound heard on auscultation when patients with respiratory diseases inhale; associated with tuberculosis and pneumonia and congestive heart failure
  subtype:  #menorrhagia__hypermenorrhea  abnormally heavy or prolonged menstruation; can be a symptom of uterine tumors and can lead to anemia if prolonged
  subtype:  #alkalinuria__alkaluria  a condition in which the urine (which is normally slightly acidic) is alkaline
  subtype:  #eosinopenia  a decrease in the number of eosinophils in the blood
  subtype:  #hemoglobinemia__haemoglobinemia  presence of excessive hemoglobin in the blood plasma
  subtype:  #hemoptysis__haemoptysis__haemoptysi  coughing up blood from the respiratory tract; usually indicates a severe infection of the bronchi or lungs
  subtype:  #lipemia__lipidemia__lipidaemia__lipoidemia__lipoidaemia__hyperlipaemia__hyperlipidemia__hyperlipidaemia__hyperlipoidaemia  presence of excess lipids in the blood
  subtype:  #albuminuria__proteinuria  the presence of excessive protein (chiefly albumin but also globulin) in the urine; usually a symptom of kidney disorder
  subtype:  #aminoaciduria  abnormal presence of amino acids in the urine; usually a symptom of metabolic defects
  subtype:  #ammoniuria  excessive ammonia in the urine
  subtype:  #Jacquemier's_sign  a purplish discoloration of the mucous membrane of the vagina that occurs early in pregnancy
  subtype:  #Kayser-Fleischer_ring  a pigmented ring at the outer edge of the cornea of the eye; a symptom of Wilson's disease
  subtype:  #keratomalacia  softening and drying and ulceration of the cornea resulting from vitamin A deficiency; symptom of cystic fibrosis or sprue
  subtype:  #Kernig's_sign  symptom of meningitis; patient cannot extend the leg at the knee when the thigh is flexed because of stiffness in the hamstrings
  subtype:  #ketonemia__ketosis__ketosi__acetonemia  an abnormal increase of ketone bodies in the blood as in diabetes mellitus
  subtype:  #Koplik's_spots  small red spots with white centers found on the mucous membranes of the mouth and tongue; symptom of measles that appears one or two days before the measles rash appears
  subtype:  #glycosuria  the presence of abnormally high levels of sugar in the urine
     subtype:  #fructosuria  the presence of levulose is the urine; "fructosuria is a harmless condition"
     subtype:  #glucosuria  the presence of abnormally high levels of glucose in the urine
  subtype:  #lymphuria  the presence of lymph in the urine
  subtype:  #monocytosis__monocytosi  increase in the number of monocytes in the blood; symptom of monocytic leukemia
  subtype:  #thrombocytosis  increase in the number of platelets in the blood which tends to cause clots to form; associated with many neoplasms and chronic infections and other diseases
  subtype:  #ochronosis  an accumulation of dark pigment in cartilage and other connective tissue; usually a symptom of alkaptonuria or phenol poisoning
  subtype:  #hypercalcemia__hypercalcaemia  the presence of abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood; usually the result of excessive bone resorption in hyperparathyroidism or Paget's disease
  subtype:  #hypocalcemia__hypocalcaemia  abnormally low level of calcium in the blood; associated with hypoparathyroidism or kidney malfunction or vitamin D deficiency
  subtype:  #hypercalciuria__hypercalcinuria  the presence of abnormally high levels of calcium in the urine; usually the result of excessive bone resorption in hyperparathyroidism or osteoporosis
  subtype:  #hypercholesterolemia__hypercholesteremia  the presence of an abnormal amount of cholesterol in the cells and plasma of the blood; associated with the risk of atherosclerosis
     subtype:  #familial_hypercholesterolemia  congenital disorder characterized by high levels of cholesterol and early development of atherosclerosis
  subtype:  #hyperkalemia  higher than normal levels of potassium in the circulating blood; associated with kidney failure or sometimes with the use of diuretic drugs
  subtype:  #hypokalemia  abnormally low level of potassium in the circulating blood leading to weakness and heart abnormalities; associated with adrenal tumors or starvation or taking diuretics
  subtype:  #kaliuresis__kaluresis__kaluresi  the presence of potassium in the urine
  subtype:  #natriuresis  the presence of abnormally large amounts of sodium in the urine
  subtype:  #hypoproteinemia  abnormally low level of protein in the blood; can indicate inadequate diet or intestinal or renal disorders
  subtype:  #hypernatremia  excessive amounts of sodium in the blood; possibly indicating diabetes insipidus
  subtype:  #hyponatremia  abnormally low level of sodium in the blood; associated with dehydration
  subtype:  #hypersplenism  enlarged spleen and a decrease in one or more types of blood cells; associated with many disorders
  subtype:  #ketonuria__ketoaciduria__acetonuria  excessive amounts of ketone bodies in the urine as in diabetes mellitus or starvation
     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:  #amenorrhea__amenorrhoea__amenia  absence or suppression of normal menstrual flow
     subtype:  #primary_amenorrhea__primaryamenorrhea  delay of menarche beyond age 18
     subtype:  #secondary_amenorrhea__secondaryamenorrhea  cessation of menstruation in a woman who had previously menstruated
  subtype:  #aura  a sensation (as of a cold breeze or bright light) that precedes the onset of certain disorders such as a migraine attack or epileptic seizure
  subtype:  #chloasma__melasma__mask_of_pregnancy  a tan discoloration of a woman's face that is associated with pregnancy or with the use of oral contraceptives
  subtype:  #clubbing  a condition in which the ends of toes and fingers become wide and thick; a symptom of heart or lung disease
  subtype:  #cyanosis  a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes; a sign that oxygen in the blood is dangerously diminished (as in carbon monoxide poisoning)
     subtype:  #acrocyanosis__Raynaud's_sign  cyanosis of the extremities; can occur when a spasm of the blood vessels is caused by exposure to cold or by strong emotion
  subtype:  #diuresis  increased secretion of urine; if not due to increased liquid intake or to the action of a diuretic drug it can be a symptom of diabetes mellitus
  subtype:  #prodrome__prodroma  an early symptom that a disease is developing or that an attack is about to occur
  subtype:  #syndrome  a pattern of symptoms indicative of some disease
     subtype:  #autism  (psychiatry) an abnormal absorption with the self; marked by communication disorders and short attention span and inability to treat others as people
        subtype:  #infantile_autism__infantileautism  a rare but serious syndrome of childhood characterized by withdrawal and lack of social responsiveness or interest in others and serious linguistic deficits; "there is considerable dispute among specialists concerning infantile autism"
     subtype:  #adult_respiratory_distress_syndrome__ARDS__wet_lung__wetlung__white_lung__whitelung  acute lung injury characterized by coughing and rales; occurs among persons exposed to irritants such as corrosive chemical vapors or ammonia or chlorine etc.
     subtype:  #attention_deficit_disorder__attentiondeficitdisorder__ADD__attention_deficit_hyperactivity_disorder__attentiondeficithyperactivitydisorder__ADHD__hyperkinetic_syndrome__minimal_brain_dysfunction__minimalbraindysfunction__minimal_brain_damage__minimalbraindamage__MBD  a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders
     subtype:  #Horner's_syndrome  a pattern of symptoms occurring as a result of damage to nerves in the cervical region of the spine (drooping eyelids and constricted pupils and absence of facial sweating)
     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:  #cervical_disc_syndrome__cervical_root_syndrome  an abnormal condition resulting from compression of spinal nerve roots in the neck region; involves neck pains and muscular weakness and paresthesia
     subtype:  #Chinese_restaurant_syndrome  headache and tingling or burning feelings and sweating caused by eating food that contains monosodium glutamate
     subtype:  #Conn's_syndrome  disturbances in salt-water balance and symptoms of weakness and muscular cramps and twitching and convulsions and sometimes paralysis; usually caused by a benign tumor of the cortex of the adrenal gland that leads to excess secretion of aldosterone
     subtype:  #fetal_alcohol_syndrome__fetalalcoholsyndrome  a condition in which body deformation or facial development or mental ability of a fetus is impaired because the mother drank alcohol while pregnant
     subtype:  #Klinefelter's_syndrome__Klinefelter_syndrome__XXY-syndrome  syndrome in males that is characterized by small testes and long legs and enlarged breasts and reduced sperm production and mental retardation; a genetic defect in which an extra X chromosome (XXY) is present in the male
     subtype:  #malabsorption_syndrome__malabsorptionsyndrome  a pattern of symptoms including loss of appetite and bloating and weight loss and muscle pain and steatorrhea; associated with celiac disease and sprue and cystic fibrosis
     subtype:  #Munchausen's_syndrome__Munchausen_syndrome  syndrome consisting of feigning acute and dramatic illness for which no clinical evidence is ever found
     subtype:  #nephrotic_syndrome__nephroticsyndrome__nephrosis  a syndrome characterized by edema and large amounts of protein in the urine and usually increased blood cholesterol; usually associated with glomerulonephritis or with a complication of various systemic diseases
     subtype:  #Noonan's_syndrome  syndrome seen only in males; marked by short stature and lowset ears and subnormal fertility
     subtype:  #phantom_limb_syndrome  syndrome consisting of discomfort or pain in a limb that has been amputated
     subtype:  #premenstrual_syndrome__PMS  a syndrome that occurs in many women from 2 to 14 days before the onset of menstruation
     subtype:  #radiation_sickness__radiation_syndrome__radiationsyndrome  syndrome resulting from exposure to ionizing radiation (e.g., exposure to radioactive chemicals or to nuclear explosions); low doses cause diarrhea and nausea and vomiting and sometimes loss of hair; greater exposure can cause sterility and cataracts and some forms of cancer and other diseases; severe exposure can cause death within hours
     subtype:  #Ramsay_Hunt_syndrome  syndrome resulting from infection by the herpes varicella zoster virus; characterized by vertigo and pain in the ears and facial nerve paralysis and sometimes hearing loss
     subtype:  #Reiter's_syndrome__Reiter's_disease  an inflammatory syndrome (etiology unknown) predominantly in males; characterized by arthritis and conjunctivitis and urethritis
     subtype:  #restless_legs_syndrome__restless_legs__Ekbom_syndrome  feeling of uneasiness and restlessness in the legs after going to bed (sometimes causing insomnia); may be relieved temporarily by walking or moving the legs
     subtype:  #Reye's_syndrome  acquired brain disorder following acute viral infections (especially influenza or chicken pox) in young children
     subtype:  #scalenus_syndrome  discomfort and vascular symptoms and loss of sensation in a shoulder and arm; caused by a scalene muscle compressing the subclavian artery and part of the brachial plexus
     subtype:  #tetany__tetanilla__intermittenttetanu__intermittent_cramp__apyretic_tetanus  clinical neurological syndrome characterized by muscular twitching and cramps and (when severe) seizures; associated with calcium deficiency (hypoparathyroidism) or vitamin D deficiency or alkalosis
     subtype:  #thoracic_outlet_syndrome  tingling sensations in the fingers; caused by compression on a nerve supplying the arm
     subtype:  #Tietze's_syndrome  syndrome characterized by swelling of rib cartilage (causing pain)
     subtype:  #Tourette's_syndrome__Gilles_de_la_Tourette_syndrome  neurological disorder characterized by facial grimaces and tics and movements of the upper body and grunts and shouts and coprolalia
     subtype:  #tetralogy_of_Fallot__Fallot's_tetralogy__Fallot's_syndrome  a congenital heart defect producing cyanosis; characterized by four symptoms: pulmonary stenosis and ventricular septal defect and malposition of the aorta over both ventricles and hypertrophy of the right ventricle
     subtype:  #toxic_shock_syndrome__toxicshocksyndrome__toxic_shock__TSS  syndrome resulting from a serious acute (sometimes fatal) infection associated with the presence of staphylococcus; characterized by fever and diarrhea and nausea and diffuse erythema and shock; occurs especially in menstruating women using high-absorbency tampons
     subtype:  #Waterhouse-Friderichsen_syndrome  syndrome associated with bacterial meningitis; marked by sudden high fever and skin discoloration and petechiae with hemorrhage into the adrenal glands and cardiovascular collapse
     subtype:  #Zollinger-Ellison_syndrome  syndrome consisting of intractable peptic ulceration with gastric hypersecretion and hyperacidity
  subtype:  #effect.symptom  a symptom caused by an illness or a drug; "the effects of sleep loss"; "the effect of the anesthetic"
     subtype:  #aftereffect.effect  a delayed effect of a drug or therapy; "the drug had unexpected aftereffects"
     subtype:  #side_effect.effect__sideeffect  a secondary and usually adverse effect of a drug or therapy; "severe headaches are one of the side effects of the drug"
        subtype:  #hairy_tongue__hairytongue__furrytongue__blacktongue  a benign side effect of some antibiotics; dark overgrowth of the papillae of the tongue
  subtype:  #abscess  symptom consisting of a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue
     subtype:  #abscessed_tooth  an abscess of a common kind in the tissue around a tooth
  subtype:  #purulence  symptom of being purulent (containing or forming pus)
  subtype:  #exophthalmos  protrusion of the eyeball from the socket
     subtype:  #Graves'_disease__exophthalmic_goiter  exophthalmos occurring in association with goiter; hyperthyroidism with protrusion of the eyeballs
  subtype:  #festination  involuntary shortening of stride and quickening of gait that occurs in some diseases (e.g., Parkinson's disease)
  subtype:  #furring  a furlike coating of matter as on the tongue
  subtype:  #hematuria__haematuria  the presence of blood in the urine; often a symptom of urinary tract disease
     subtype:  #hematocyturia__haematocyturia  the presence of red blood cells in the urine
  subtype:  #hemoglobinuria__haemoglobinuria  presence of hemoglobin in the urine
  subtype:  #hemosiderosis__hemosiderosi__haemosiderosis  abnormal deposit of hemosiderin; often a symptom of thalassemia or hemochromatosis
  subtype:  #nebula.symptom  cloudiness of the urine
  subtype:  #sneeze__sneezing__sternutation  a symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose
  subtype:  #puffiness__puffines__lump  abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement
     subtype:  #spermatocele  a swelling on the epididymis or the testis; usually contains spermatozoa
     subtype:  #bloat  swelling of the rumen or intestinal tract of domestic animals caused by excessive gas
     subtype:  #bunion  a painful swelling of the bursa of the first joint of the big toe
     subtype:  #edema__oedema__hydrops__hydrop__dropsy  swelling from excessive accumulation of serous fluid in tissue
        subtype:  #lymphedema  swelling (usually in the legs) caused by lymph accumulating in the tissues
        subtype:  #scleredema  a skin disease marked by hard edema of the tissue usually beginning in the face
        subtype:  #anasarca  generalized edema with accumulation of serum in subcutaneous connective tissue
        subtype:  #chemosis  edema of the mucous membrane of the eyeball and eyelid lining
        subtype:  #papilledema  swelling of the optic disc (where the optic nerve enters the eyeball); usually associated with an increase in intraocular pressure
     subtype:  #hematocele__haematocele__hematocoele__haematocoele  swelling caused by blood collecting in a body cavity (especially a swelling of the membrane covering the testis)
     subtype:  #intumescence__intumescency  swelling up with blood or other fluids (as with congestion)
        subtype:  #hematoma__haematoma  a localized swelling filled with blood
     subtype:  #iridoncus__iridoncu  swelling of the iris of the eye
     subtype:  #oscheocele__oscheocoele  swelling of the scrotum
     subtype:  #tumidity__tumidness__tumidnes  slight swelling of an organ or part
        subtype:  #tumescence  tumidity resulting from the presence of blood or other fluid in the tissues
  subtype:  #palsy  a condition marked by uncontrollable tremor
  subtype:  #pyuria  presence of white blood cells in the urine; symptom of urinary tract infection
  subtype:  #hyperglycemia__hyperglycaemia  abnormally high blood sugar usually associated with diabetes
  subtype:  #hypoglycemia__hypoglycaemia  abnormally low blood sugar usually resulting from excessive insulin or a poor diet
  subtype:  #jaundice__icterus__icteru  yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes caused by an accumulation of bile pigment (bilirubin) in the blood; can be a symptom of gallstones or liver infection or anemia
     subtype:  #physiological_jaundice_of_the_newborn__jaundice_of_the_newborn__icterus_neonatorum__icterusneonatorum  yellowish appearance in newborn infants; usually subsides spontaneously
     subtype:  #kernicterus  an abnormal accumulation of bile pigment in the brain and other nerve tissue; causes yellow staining and tissue damage
  subtype:  #congestion  excessive accumulation of blood or other fluid in a body part
     subtype:  #hydrothorax  accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity (the space between the lungs and the walls of the chest) often resulting from disease of the heart or kidneys
     subtype:  #hemothorax__haemothorax  accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity (the space between the lungs and the walls of the chest)
     subtype:  #hyperemia__hyperaemia  increased blood in an organ or other body part
        subtype:  #engorgement.hyperemia  congestion with blood; "engorgement of the breast"
     subtype:  #pulmonary_congestion__pulmonarycongestion  congestion in the lungs
  subtype:  #eruption  symptom consisting of a breaking out and becoming visible
     subtype:  #enanthem__enanthema  eruption on a mucous membrane (as the inside of the mouth) occurring as a symptom of a disease
     subtype:  #exanthem__exanthema__skineruption  eruption on the skin occurring as a symptom of a disease
     subtype:  #skin_rash__rash__roseola  any red eruption of the skin
        subtype:  #prickly_heat__pricklyheat__heat_rash__miliaria  obstruction of the sweat ducts during high heat and humidity
        subtype:  #urtication__urticaria__hives__nettle_rash  an itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins; usually the result of an allergic response to insect bites or food or drugs
  subtype:  #numbness  partial or total lack of sensation in a part of the body; a symptom of nerve damage or dysfunction
  subtype:  #pain__hurting  a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder; "the patient developed severe pain and distension"
     subtype:  #ache__aching  a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
        subtype:  #toothache__odontalgia  an ache localized in or around a tooth
           subtype:  #aerodontalgia  pain in the teeth that results from a change in air pressure (as in flying of mountain climbing)
        subtype:  #backache  an ache localized in the back
           subtype:  #lumbago  backache affecting the lumbar region or lower back; can be caused by muscle strain or arthritis or vascular insufficiency or a ruptured intervertebral disc
        subtype:  #head_ache__headache__cephalalgia  pain in the head caused by dilation of cerebral arteries or muscle contractions or a reaction to drugs
           subtype:  #histamine_headache__histamineheadache__cluster_headache__clusterheadache  a headache associated with the release of histamine from cells
           subtype:  #migraine__megrim__sick_headache__hemicrania  a severe recurring vascular headache; occur more frequently in women than men
           subtype:  #sick_headache  a headache accompanied by nausea
           subtype:  #sinus_headache__sinusheadache  a headache resulting from congestion or infection in the paranasal sinuses
           subtype:  #tension_headache__tensionheadache  a headache located at the back of the head; usually caused by body tension resulting from overwork or psychological stress
        subtype:  #stomachache__gastralgia  an ache localized in the stomach or abdominal region
        subtype:  #earache__otalgia  an ache localized in the middle or inner ear
     subtype:  #agony__suffering  a state of acute pain
        subtype:  #throe  severe spasm of pain: "the throes of dying"; "the throes of childbirth"
        subtype:  #Passion  the suffering of Jesus at the crucifixion
     subtype:  #arthralgia  pain in a joint or joints
     subtype:  #burn.pain__burning  pain that feels hot as if it were on fire
     subtype:  #causalgia  a burning pain in a limb along the course of a peripheral nerve; usually associated with skin changes
     subtype:  #intestinal_colic__colic  acute abdominal pain (especially in infants)
        subtype:  #lead_colic__painter's_colic__painter'scolic  symptom of chronic lead poisoning and associated with obstinate constipation
     subtype:  #chest_pain__chestpain  pain in the chest
     subtype:  #chiralgia  a pain in the hand that is not traumatic
     subtype:  #distress.pain  extreme physical pain; "the patient appeared to be in distress"
     subtype:  #dysmenorrhea  painful menstruation
        subtype:  #primary_dysmenorrhea__primarydysmenorrhea  painful menstruation that is intrinsic to menstruation and not the result of a disease
        subtype:  #secondary_dysmenorrhea__secondarydysmenorrhea  painful menstruation that is caused by some specific disorder (as endometriosis)
     subtype:  #glossalgia__glossodynia  pain in the tongue
     subtype:  #growing_pains.pain__growingpain  pain in muscles or joints sometimes experienced by children and often attributed to rapid growth
     subtype:  #hemorrhoid__haemorrhoid__piles__pile  pain caused by venous swelling at or inside the anal sphincter
     subtype:  #keratalgia  pain in the cornea
     subtype:  #labor_pain__laborpain  pain and discomfort associated with contractions of the uterus during labor
     subtype:  #mastalgia  pain in the breast
     subtype:  #melagra  rheumatic or myalgic pains in the arms or legs
     subtype:  #meralgia  pain in the thigh
     subtype:  #metralgia  pain in the uterus
     subtype:  #myalgia  pain in a muscle or group of muscles
     subtype:  #nephralgia  pain in the kidney (usually felt in the loins)
     subtype:  #neuralgia__neuralgy  acute spasmodic pain along the course of one or more nerves
        subtype:  #trigeminal_neuralgia__tic_douloureux__ticdouloureux  intense paroxysmal neuralgia along the trigeminal nerve
        subtype:  #sciatica  neuralgia along the sciatic nerve
     subtype:  #odynophagia  severe pain on swallowing due to a disorder of the esophagus
     subtype:  #orchidalgia  pain in the testes
     subtype:  #pang  a sharp spasm of pain
        subtype:  #birth_pangs__birthpang__labor_pains__laborpain__labour_pains  a regularly recurrent spasm of pain that is characteristic of childbirth
        subtype:  #afterpains  pains felt by a woman after her baby is born; associated with contractions of the uterus
     subtype:  #sting__pang  a mental pain or distress; "a pang of conscience"
     subtype:  #photalgia__photophobia  pain in the eye resulting from exposure to bright light (often associated with albinism)
     subtype:  #pleurodynia__pleuralgia__costalgia  pain in the chest caused by inflammation of the muscles between the ribs
     subtype:  #podalgia  foot pain
     subtype:  #proctalgia  pain in the rectum
     subtype:  #referred_pain  pain that is felt at a place in the body different from the injured or diseased part where the pain would be expected; "angina pectoris can cause referred pain in the left shoulder"; "pain in the right shoulder can be referred pain from gallbladder disease"
     subtype:  #renal_colic__renalcolic  sharp pain in the lower back that radiates into the groin; associated with the passage of a renal calculus through the ureter
     subtype:  #smart__smarting  a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore
     subtype:  #stinging__sting  a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung; "the sting of death"; "he felt the stinging of nettles"
     subtype:  #stitch.pain  a sharp spasm of pain in the side resulting from running
     subtype:  #tenderness.pain__soreness  a pain that is felt when the area is touched
        subtype:  #chafing  soreness or irritation of the skin caused by friction
           subtype:  #intertrigo  chafing between two skin surfaces that are in contact (as in the armpit or under the breasts or between the thighs)
        subtype:  #rebound_tenderness  pain felt when a hand pressing on the abdomen is suddenly released; a symptom of peritoneal inflammation
        subtype:  #chafe  soreness and warmth caused by friction; "he had a nasty chafe on his knee"
     subtype:  #thermalgesia  pain caused by heat
     subtype:  #throb  a deep pulsating type of pain
     subtype:  #torture  unbearable physical pain
     subtype:  #ulalgia  pain in the gums
     subtype:  #urodynia  pain during urination
  subtype:  #paresthesia__paraesthesia  abnormal skin sensations (as tingling or tickling or itching or burning) usually associated with peripheral nerve damage
     subtype:  #formication  hallucinated sensation that insects or snakes are crawling over the skin; a common side-effect of extensive use of cocaine or amphetamines
  subtype:  #postnasal_drip__postnasaldrip  secretion of mucus from the rear of the nasal cavity into the nasopharynx
  subtype:  #pimple__hickey  a small inflamed elevation of the skin; a pustule or papule; common symptom in acne
     subtype:  #papule  a small inflamed elevation of skin that is nonsuppurative (as in chicken pox)
     subtype:  #pustule  a small inflamed elevation of skin containing pus
        subtype:  #pock  a pustule in an eruptive disease
  subtype:  #cardiomegaly__megalocardia__megacardia__enlarged_heart  an abnormal enlargement of the heart; "mild cardiomegaly is common in athletes"
  subtype:  #heart_murmur__heartmurmur__cardiac_murmur__cardiacmurmur__murmur  an abnormal sound of the heart; sometimes a sign of abnormal function of the heart valves
     subtype:  #systolic_murmur  a murmur heard during systole
  subtype:  #palpitation  a rapid and irregular heart beat
  subtype:  #heartburn__pyrosis__pyrosi  a painful burning sensation in the chest caused by gastroesophageal reflux (backflow from the stomach irritating the esophagus); symptomatic of an ulcer or a diaphragmatic hernia or other disorder
  subtype:  #hot_flash__hotflash__flush  sudden brief sensation of heat (associated with menopause and some mental disorders)
  subtype:  #indigestion__stomach_upset__stomachupset__upset_stomach__upsetstomach  a disorder of digestive function characterized by discomfort or heartburn or nausea
  subtype:  #inflammation__redness__rednes  a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat
     subtype:  #adenitis  inflammation of a gland or lymph node
     subtype:  #alveolitis  inflammation of the alveoli in the lungs caused by inhaling dust; with repeated exposure the condition may become chronic
        subtype:  #farmer's_lung__thresher's_lung  alveolitis caused by an allergic reaction to fungal spores in the dust that is inhaled from moldy hay
        subtype:  #bagassosis__bagascosis  alveolitis caused by inhaling bagasse (sugarcane dust)
     subtype:  #dry_socket__drysocket__alveoliti  inflammation in the socket of a tooth; sometimes occurs after a tooth is extracted and a blood clot fails to form
     subtype:  #angiitis  inflammation of a blood vessel or lymph duct
     subtype:  #aortitis  inflammation of the aorta
        subtype:  #rheumatic_aortitis  aortitis occurring in rheumatic fever
     subtype:  #appendicitis  inflammation of the vermiform appendix
     subtype:  #arteritis__arteriti  inflammation of an artery
        subtype:  #periarteritis__periarteriti  inflammation of the outer coat of an artery
        subtype:  #polyarteritis__polyarteriti  inflammation of several arteries
        subtype:  #Takayasu's_arteritis__pulseless_disease__pulselessdisease  disorder characterized by the absence of a pulse in both arms and in the carotid arteries
        subtype:  #temporal_arteritis  inflammation of the temporal arteries; characterized by headaches and difficulty chewing and (sometimes) visual impairment
     subtype:  #balanitis__balaniti  inflammation of the head of the penis
     subtype:  #balanoposthitis__balanoposthiti  inflammation of both the head of the penis and the foreskin
     subtype:  #blepharitis__blephariti  inflammation of the eyelids characterized by redness and swelling and dried crusts
     subtype:  #bursitis  inflammation of a bursa; frequently in the shoulder
        subtype:  #housemaid's_knee__housemaid'sknee  swelling of the bursa in the knee (due to trauma or excessive kneeling)
     subtype:  #carditis  inflammation of the heart
        subtype:  #endocarditis  inflammation of the endocardium and heart valves
           subtype:  #subacute_bacterial_endocarditis  a chronic bacterial infection of the endocardium and heart valves; symptoms develop slowly
        subtype:  #myocardial_inflammation__myocarditis__myocarditi  inflammation of the myocardium (the muscular tissue of the heart)
        subtype:  #pancarditis__pancarditi  inflammation of the entire heart (the epicardium and the myocardium and the endocardium)
        subtype:  #pericarditis  inflammation of the pericardium
     subtype:  #catarrh  inflammation of the nose and throat with increased production of mucus
     subtype:  #cellulitis  an inflammation of body tissue (especially that below the skin) characterized by fever and swelling and redness and pain
     subtype:  #cervicitis  inflammation of the uterine cervix
     subtype:  #cheilitis__cheiliti  inflammation and cracking of the skin of the lips
     subtype:  #cholangitis__cholangiti  inflammation of the bile ducts
     subtype:  #cholecystitis__cholecystiti  inflammation of the gall bladder
     subtype:  #chorditis__chorditi  inflammation of the vocal cords
     subtype:  #chorditis.inflammation__chorditi  inflammation of the spermatic cord
     subtype:  #colitis__inflammatory_bowel_disease  inflammation of the colon
        subtype:  #regional_enteritis__regional_ileitis__Crohn's_disease  a serious chronic and progressive inflammation of the ileum producing frequent bouts of diarrhea with abdominal pain and nausea and fever and weight loss
        subtype:  #irritable_bowel_syndrome__irritablebowelsyndrome__spastic_colon__spasticcolon__mucous_colitis  recurrent abdominal pain and diarrhea (often alternating with periods of constipation); often associated with emotional stress
        subtype:  #ulcerative_colitis  a serious chronic inflammatory disease of the large intestine and rectum characterized by recurrent episodes of abdominal pain and fever and chills and profuse diarrhea
     subtype:  #colpitis  inflammation of the vagina
     subtype:  #colpocystitis__colpocystiti  inflammation of the vagina and bladder
     subtype:  #conjunctivitis__pinkeye  inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye
        subtype:  #ophthalmia__ophthalmitis  severe conjunctivitis
           subtype:  #ophthalmia_neonatorum  ophthalmia in newborns; contracted while passing through the birth canal; usually prevented with silver nitrate drops
     subtype:  #corditis  inflammation of the spermatic cord
     subtype:  #costochondritis__costochondriti  inflammation at the junction of a rib and its cartilage
     subtype:  #dacryocystitis  inflammation of the lacrimal sac causing obstruction of the tube draining tears into the nose
     subtype:  #diverticulitis  inflammation of a diverticulum in the digestive tract (especially the colon); characterized by painful abdominal cramping and fever and constipation
     subtype:  #encephalitis__cephalitis__phrenitis  inflammation of the brain usually caused by a virus; symptoms include headache and neck pain and drowsiness and nausea and fever (`phrenitis' is no longer in scientific use)
        subtype:  #acute_hemorrhagic_encephalitis  encephalitis that resembles apoplexy due to blood extravasation
        subtype:  #equine_encephalitis__equine_encephalomyelitis  encephalitis caused by a virus that is transmitted by a mosquito from an infected horse
        subtype:  #herpes_simplex_encephalitis__herpes_encephalitis__acute_inclusion_body_encephalitis  common form of acute encephalitis caused by herpes simplex 1; usually affects the temporal and frontal lobes
        subtype:  #leukoencephalitis__leukoencephaliti  inflammation of the white matter of the brain
        subtype:  #panencephalitis__panencephaliti  diffuse inflammation of the entire brain
           subtype:  #subacute_sclerosing_panencephalitis__SSPE__inclusion_body_encephalitis__subacute_inclusion_body_encephalitis__sclerosing_leukoencephalitis__subacute_sclerosing_leukoencephalitis__Bosin's_disease__Dawson's_encephalitis__Van_Bogaert_encephalitis  a rare chronic progressive encephalitis caused by the measles virus and occurring primarily in children and young adults; death usually occurs within three years; characterized by primary measles infection before the age of two years
           subtype:  #rubella_panencephalitis  a rare loss of mental and physical skills in adolescents; associated with the rubella virus
        subtype:  #sleeping_sickness__sleepy_sickness__epidemic_encephalitis__lethargic_encephalitis__encephalitis_lethargica  an encephalitis that was epidemic between 1915 and 1926; symptoms include paralysis of the extrinsic eye muscle and extreme muscular weakness
     subtype:  #endocervicitis  inflammation of the mucous lining of the uterine cervix
     subtype:  #enteritis__enteriti  inflammation of the intestine (especially the small intestine); usually characterized by diarrhea
        subtype:  #necrotizing_enteritis__necrotizingenteriti  enteritis characterized by bloody diarrhea and severe abdominal pain
     subtype:  #epicondylitis__epicondyliti  painful inflammation of the muscles and soft tissues around an epicondyle
        subtype:  #tennis_elbow__lateral_epicondylitis__lateral_humeral_epicondylitis__lateralhumeralepicondyliti  painful inflammation of the tendon at the outer border of the elbow resulting from overuse of lower arm muscles (as in twisting of the hand)
     subtype:  #epididymitis  painful inflammation of the epididymis
     subtype:  #epiglottitis  inflammation of the epiglottis; characterized by fever and a severe sore throat and difficulty in swallowing
     subtype:  #episcleritis  inflammation of the sclera of the eye
     subtype:  #esophagitis__esophagiti__oesophagitis  inflammation of the esophagus; often caused by gastroesophageal reflux
     subtype:  #fibrositis  inflammation of white fibrous tissues (especially muscle sheaths)
     subtype:  #fibromyositis__fibromyositi  local inflammation of muscle and connective tissue
     subtype:  #folliculitis  inflammation of a hair follicle
     subtype:  #funiculitis__funiculiti  inflammation of a funiculus (especially an inflammation of the spermatic cord)
     subtype:  #gastritis__gastriti  inflammation of the lining of the stomach; nausea and loss of appetite and discomfort after eating
        subtype:  #acute_gastritis__acutegastriti  gastritis caused by ingesting an irritant (as too much aspirin)
        subtype:  #chronic_gastritis__chronicgastriti  persistent gastritis can be a symptom of a gastric ulcer or pernicious anemia or stomach cancer or other disorders
     subtype:  #glossitis__glossiti  inflammation of the tongue
        subtype:  #acute_glossitis__acuteglossiti  glossitis resulting from injury or infection and characterized by swelling and pain
        subtype:  #chronic_glossitis__chronicglossiti  glossitis with atrophy of tongue tissue; sometimes accompanies pernicious anemia
        subtype:  #Moeller's_glossitis__glossodynia_exfoliativa__glossodyniaexfoliativa  a superficial form of glossitis marked by irregular red patches on the tongue and sensitivity to hot or spicy food
     subtype:  #hydrarthrosis__hydrarthrosi  inflammation and swelling of a movable joint because of excess synovial fluid
        subtype:  #water_on_the_knee  hydrarthrosis affecting the knee
     subtype:  #ileitis__ileiti  inflammation of the ileum
     subtype:  #iridocyclitis__iridocycliti  inflammation of the iris and ciliary body of the eye
     subtype:  #iridokeratitis  inflammation of the iris and cornea of the eye
     subtype:  #iritis  inflammation of the iris
     subtype:  #jejunitis__jejuniti  inflammation of the jejunum of the small intestine
     subtype:  #jejunoileitis__jejunoileiti  inflammation of the jejunum and the ileum of the small intestine
     subtype:  #keratitis__keratiti  inflammation of the cornea causing watery painful eyes and blurred vision
     subtype:  #keratoconjunctivitis  inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva
     subtype:  #keratoiritis  inflammation of the cornea and the iris of the eye
     subtype:  #keratoscleritis__keratoscleriti  inflammation of the cornea and sclera of the eye
     subtype:  #laminitis__laminiti__founder  inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse
     subtype:  #laryngitis  inflammation of the mucous membrane of the larynx; characterized by hoarseness or loss of voice and coughing
     subtype:  #laryngopharyngitis  inflammation of the larynx and pharynx
     subtype:  #laryngotracheobronchitis  inflammation of the larynx and trachea and bronchial passageways
     subtype:  #lymphadenitis__lymphadeniti  inflammation of lymph nodes
     subtype:  #lymphangitis  inflammation of a lymph vessel
     subtype:  #mastitis  inflammation of a breast (or udder)
     subtype:  #mastoiditis  inflammation of the mastoid
     subtype:  #metritis__endometritis  inflammation of the lining of the uterus (of the endometrium)
     subtype:  #myelitis  inflammation of the spinal cord
     subtype:  #myositis  inflammation of muscle tissue
        subtype:  #polymyositis  inflammation of many muscles
        subtype:  #trichinosis__trichinosi__trichiniasis__myositis_trichinosa  infestation by trichina larvae that are transmitted by eating inadequately cooked meat (especially pork); larvae migrate from the intestinal tract to the muscles where they become encysted
     subtype:  #myometritis__myometriti  inflammation of the myometrium
     subtype:  #neuritis  inflammation of a nerve accompanied by pain and sometimes loss of function
        subtype:  #polyneuritis__multiple_neuritis  inflammation of many or all of the peripheral nerves (as in leprosy)
           subtype:  #Guillain-Barre_syndrome__infectious_polyneuritis__Landry's_paralysis  a form of peripheral polyneuritis characterized by pain and weakness and sometimes paralysis of the limbs; cause is unknown
        subtype:  #retrobulbar_neuritis  inflammation of the optic nerve behind the eye; common in multiple sclerosis
     subtype:  #oophoritis  inflammation of one or both ovaries
     subtype:  #orchitis  inflammation of one or both testes; characterized by pain and swelling
     subtype:  #osteitis  inflammation of a bone as a consequence of infection or trauma or degeneration
        subtype:  #Paget's_disease__osteitis_deformans  a disease of bone occurring in the middle aged and elderly; excessive bone destruction sometimes leading to bone pain and fractures and skeletal deformities
        subtype:  #osteomyelitis__osteomyeliti  an inflammation of bone and bone marrow (usually caused by bacterial infection)
     subtype:  #otitis  inflammation of the ear
        subtype:  #labyrinthitis__labyrinthiti__otitis_interna  inflammation of the inner ear; can cause vertigo and vomiting
        subtype:  #otitis_externa  inflammation of the external ear (including auricle and ear canal)
        subtype:  #otitis_media  inflammation of the middle ear; common in children
     subtype:  #pancreatitis  inflammation of the pancreas; usually marked by abdominal pain
     subtype:  #parametritis  inflammation of connective tissue adjacent to the uterus
     subtype:  #parotitis__parotiti  inflammation of one or both parotid glands
     subtype:  #peritonitis__peritoniti__peritoneal_inflammation  inflammation of the peritoneum
     subtype:  #phalangitis__phalangiti  inflammation of a finger or toe
     subtype:  #phlebitis__phlebiti  inflammation of a vein (usually in the legs)
        subtype:  #thrombophlebitis  phlebitis in conjunction with the formation of a blood clot (thrombus)
     subtype:  #pneumonitis__pneumoniti  inflammation of the lungs; caused by a virus or an allergic reaction
     subtype:  #posthitis__posthiti  inflammation of the foreskin of the penis; usually caused by bacterial infection
     subtype:  #proctitis__proctiti  inflammation of the rectum; marked by bloody stools and a frequent urge to defecate; frequently associated with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis
     subtype:  #prostatitis__prostatiti  inflammation of the prostate gland characterized by perineal pain and irregular urination and (if severe) chills and fever
     subtype:  #rachitis  inflammation of the vertebral column
     subtype:  #radiculitis__radiculiti  inflammation of the radicle of a nerve
     subtype:  #retinitis__retiniti  inflammation of the retina
        subtype:  #chorioretinitis__chorioretiniti  inflammation of the choroid layer behind the retina
     subtype:  #rhinitis__coryza  an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose (usually associated with nasal discharge)
        subtype:  #allergic_rhinitis  rhinitis caused by an allergic reaction
           subtype:  #hay_fever__hayfever__pollinosis  a seasonal rhinitis resulting from an allergic reaction to pollen
     subtype:  #sinusitis__sinusiti  inflammation of one of the paranasal sinuses
        subtype:  #pansinusitis  inflammation of all of the paranasal sinuses
     subtype:  #salpingitis  inflammation of a Fallopian tube (usually the result of infection spreading from the vagina or uterus) or of a Eustachian tube
     subtype:  #scleritis__scleriti  inflammation of the sclera
     subtype:  #sialadenitis  inflammation of the salivary glands
     subtype:  #splenitis__spleniti  inflammation of the spleen
     subtype:  #spondylitis__spondyliti  inflammation of a spinal joint; characterized by pain and stiffness
        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:  #stomatitis  inflammation of the mouth
     subtype:  #synovitis__synoviti  inflammation of the synovial membrane that lines a synovial joint; results in pain and swelling
        subtype:  #tenosynovitis__tenosynoviti  inflammation of the sheath surrounding a tendon
     subtype:  #tarsitis  inflammation of the eyelid
     subtype:  #tendinitis__tendonitis  inflammation of a tendon
        subtype:  #tennis_elbow__lateral_epicondylitis__lateral_humeral_epicondylitis__lateralhumeralepicondyliti  painful inflammation of the tendon at the outer border of the elbow resulting from overuse of lower arm muscles (as in twisting of the hand)
     subtype:  #thyroiditis__thyroiditi  inflammation of the thyroid gland
     subtype:  #tonsillitis__tonsilliti  inflammation of the tonsils (especially the palatine tonsils)
     subtype:  #tracheitis  inflammation of the trachea
     subtype:  #tracheobronchitis__tracheobronchiti  common respiratory infection characterized by inflammation of the trachea and the bronchi
     subtype:  #ulitis  inflammation of the gums
     subtype:  #ureteritis  inflammation of the ureter
     subtype:  #uveitis__uveiti  inflammation of the uvea of the eye
     subtype:  #uvulitis  inflammation of the uvula
     subtype:  #vaginitis__vaginiti  inflammation of the vagina (usually associated with candidiasis)
     subtype:  #valvulitis  inflammation of a valve (especially of a cardiac valve (usually as a consequence of rheumatic fever))
     subtype:  #vasculitis  inflammation of a blood vessel
     subtype:  #vasovesiculitis__vasovesiculiti  inflammation of the vas deferens and seminal vesicles; usually occurring with prostatitis
     subtype:  #vesiculitis__vesiculiti  inflammation of a seminal vesicle (usually in conjunction with prostatitis)
     subtype:  #vulvitis  inflammation of the vulva
     subtype:  #vulvovaginitis  inflammation of the vulva and the vagina
     subtype:  #shin_splints  painful inflammation of the muscles around the shins; frequent among runners
  subtype:  #shivering__chill  a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever
  subtype:  #chills_and_fever__ague  successive stages of chills and fever that is a symptom of malaria
  subtype:  #coughing__cough  sudden expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages; a common symptom of upper respiratory infection or bronchitis or pneumonia or tuberculosis
  subtype:  #hiccup__hiccough__singultus__singultu  (usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis producing an audible sound; sometimes a symptom of indigestion; "how do you cure the hiccups?"
  subtype:  #meningism  symptoms that mimic those of meningitis but without inflammation of the meninges
  subtype:  #sickness__nausea  the state that precedes vomiting
     subtype:  #motion_sickness__kinetosis__kinetosi  the state of being dizzy or nauseated because of the motions that occur while traveling in or on a moving vehicle
        subtype:  #airsickness__airsicknes__airsicknes  motion sickness experienced while traveling by air (especially during turbulence)
        subtype:  #car_sickness  motion sickness experienced while traveling in an car
        subtype:  #seasickness__seasicknes__maldemer__naupathia  motion sickness experienced while traveling on water
     subtype:  #morning_sickness  nausea early in the day; a characteristic symptom in the early months of pregnancy
     subtype:  #queasiness__squeamishness__squeamishnes  a mild state of nausea
  subtype:  #muscle_spasm__spasm__cramp  a painful and involuntary muscular contraction
     subtype:  #charleyhorse  (colloquial) a muscular cramp (especially in the thigh or calf) following vigorous exercise
     subtype:  #writer's_cramp__graphospasm  muscular spasms of thumb and forefinger while writing with a pen or pencil
     subtype:  #blepharospasm  spasm of the eyelid muscle resulting in closure of the eye
     subtype:  #crick__rick__wrick  a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (`rick' and `wrick' are British)
     subtype:  #myoclonus__myoclonu  a clonic spasm of a muscle or muscle group
     subtype:  #opisthotonos  severe spasm in which the back arches and the head bends back and heels flex toward the back
     subtype:  #twitch__twitching__vellication  a sudden spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition
        subtype:  #tic  a local and habitual twitching especially in the face
        subtype:  #blepharism  condition in which a person blinks continuously
        subtype:  #fibrillation.twitch  muscular twitching involving individual muscle fibers acting without coordination
           subtype:  #atrial_fibrillation  fibrillation of the muscles of the atria of the heart
           subtype:  #ventricular_fibrillation__ventricularfibrillation  fibrillation of heart muscles resulting in interference with rhythmic contractions of the ventricles and possibly leading to cardiac arrest
        subtype:  #fasciculation  muscular twitching of contiguous groups of muscle fibers
     subtype:  #tenesmus  painful spasm of the anal sphincter along with an urgent desire to defecate without the significant production of feces; associated with irritable bowel syndrome
     subtype:  #trismus__trismu  prolonged spasm of the jaw muscles
  subtype:  #scar_tissue__scar__cicatrix__cicatrice  a mark left by the healing of injured tissue
     subtype:  #callus.scar_tissue  bony tissue formed during the healing of a fractured bone
        subtype:  #chestnut.callus  a small horny callus on the inner surface of a horse's leg
     subtype:  #keloid__cheloid  raised pinkish scar tissue at the site of an injury; results from excessive tissue repair
     subtype:  #sword-cut__swordcut  a scar from a cut made by a sword
  subtype:  #hardening.symptom  abnormal hardening or thickening of tissue
     subtype:  #callosity__callus  an area of skin that is thick or hard from continual pressure or friction (as the sole of the foot)
        subtype:  #clavus__corn  a hard thickening of the skin (especially on the top or sides of the toes) caused by the pressure of ill-fitting shoes
     subtype:  #calcification.hardening  tissue hardened by deposition of lime salts
  subtype:  #musca_volitans__muscae_volitantes__floater__spot  spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens
  subtype:  #febricity__fever__pyrexia__feverishness  a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
     subtype:  #hyperpyrexia  extremely high fever (especially in children)
  subtype:  #atrophy__wasting__wasting_away__wastingaway  a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse
     subtype:  #amyotrophia__amyotrophy  progressive wasting of muscle tissues
     subtype:  #tabes__tabe  wasting of the body during a chronic disease
     subtype:  #kraurosis__kraurosi  atrophy and shriveling of the skin or mucous membrane
        subtype:  #kraurosis_vulvae__kraurosisvulvae  kraurosis of the vulva; often a precancerous lesion
  subtype:  #apnea  transient cessation of respiration
     subtype:  #periodic_apnea_of_the_newborn  irregular breathing of newborns; periods of rapid breathing followed by apnea; believed to be associated with sudden infant death syndrome
     subtype:  #sleep_apnea__sleepapnea  apnea that occurs during sleep
        subtype:  #sudden_infant_death_syndrome__SIDS__infant_death__crib_death__cot_death__cotdeath  sudden and unexpected death of an apparently healthy infant during sleep
  subtype:  #dyspnea__dyspnoea  difficult or labored respiration
     subtype:  #orthopnea  form of dyspnea in which the person can breathe comfortably only when standing or sitting erect; associated with asthma and emphysema and angina pectoris
     subtype:  #shortness_of_breath__SOB__breathlessness  a dyspneic condition
  subtype:  #constipation__irregularity  irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis
     subtype:  #dyschezia  difficulty in defecating (usually as a consequence of long continued voluntary suppression of the urge to defecate)
     subtype:  #fecal_impaction__fecalimpaction  accumulation of hardened feces in the rectum or lower colon which the person cannot move
     subtype:  #obstipation  severe constipation resulting from an obstruction in the intestines
  subtype:  #diarrhea__diarrhoea__looseness_of_the_bowels  frequent and watery bowel movements; can be a symptom of infection or food poisoning or colitis or a gastrointestinal tumor
     subtype:  #the_shits__theshit__the_trots__thetrot  obscene terms for diarrhea
     subtype:  #Montezuma's_revenge  diarrhea contracted in Mexico or Central America
  subtype:  #dizziness__dizzines__giddines__lightheadednes  a reeling sensation; feeling about to fall
  subtype:  #anaemia__anemia  a lack of vitality
  subtype:  #wheeziness  presence of abnormal high-pitched sound heard with a stethoscope when an airway is blocked (as in asthma or chronic bronchitis)
  subtype:  #withdrawal_symptom  any physical or psychological disturbance (as sweating or depression) experienced by a drug addict when deprived of the drug
  subtype:  #areflexia  absence of a reflex; a sign of possible nerve damage
  subtype:  #myoglobinuria  the presence of myoglobin in the urine
  subtype:  #oliguria.symptom  abnormally small production of urine; can be a symptom of kidney disease or obstruction of the urinary tract or edema or an imbalance of fluids and electrolytes in the body
  subtype:  #eosinophilia  a symptom of allergic states; increased eosinophils in the blood
  subtype:  #rhinorrhea  persistent watery mucus discharge from the nose (as in the common cold)
  subtype:  #steatorrhea  the presence of greater than normal amounts of fat in the feces which are frothy and foul smelling and floating; a symptom of disorders of fat metabolism and malabsorption syndrome
  subtype:  #stridor  a whistling sound when breathing (usually heard on inspiration); indicates obstruction of the trachea or larynx
  subtype:  #tinnitus  a ringing or booming sensation in one or both ears; a symptom of an ear infection or Meniere's disease
  subtype:  #uratemia  presence of abnormal amounts of uric acid salts in the blood; symptom of gout
  subtype:  #uraturia  presence of abnormally large amounts of uric acid in the urine; symptom of gout
  subtype:  #uricaciduria  presence of abnormal amounts of uric acid in the urine; symptom of gout

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