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Anatomy/Disease

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show A lack or defect.  
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show Pertaining to deterioration.  
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show Occurs as a result of some abnormality in the development of tissue, an organ, or body part.  
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essential   show
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familial   show
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show Due to a disturbance of function without evidence of a structural or chemical abnormality.  
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show Means genetically transmitted from parent to offspring.  
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hereditary   show
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idiopathic   show
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infectious   show
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molecular   show
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show Any new/abnormal growth; new growth of tissue which is progressive/uncontrolled. These growths are generally called tumors.  
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show Cause is nutritional factors, either insufficient or excessive dietary intake;eating disorders, such as bulimia or anorexia nervosa. Scurvy and rickets are examples of diseases caused by poor nutrition and/or vitamin deficiency.  
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organic   show
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show Resulting from some type of injury: physical, chemical, or psychological. Many pathologies, such as injuries, war wounds, or the psychological effects of abuse, war or rape, leading to diseases such as post-traumatic stress disorder.  
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acquired   show
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acute   show
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asymptomatic   show
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show Persisting over a long period of time.  
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congenital   show
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show Causes impairment of normal functions, such as sight, hearing, mobility, or breathing.  
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show A progressively deteriorating condition, such as end-stage liver disease.  
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intermittent   show
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malignant   show
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neonatal   show
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paroxysmal   show
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progressive   show
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recurrent   show
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relapsing   show
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remissive   show
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sequela   show
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subacute   show
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show Expected to end in death regardless of treatment.  
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