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A condition in which a blood clot blocks one or more veins.

An infection of the nose, throat and lungs caused by a virus. Bird flu also is called avian flu or avian influenza.

The ability to visually identify forms, letters and symbols at a standardized distance away.

A small fluid-filled sac near the opening of the vagina.

An infection of the reproductive organs of people assigned female at birth. These organs include the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries.

An inflammatory condition that causes muscle pain and stiffness around the shoulders and hips.

A chronic skin condition featuring lumps in places such as the armpits or groin.

A condition in which the bladder drops from its usual position in the pelvis and pushes on the front wall of the vagina.

A condition that happens when part of the large intestine slips outside the anus.

A condition in which the placenta completely or partially covers the opening of the uterus.

A small, fleshy bump on the skin or mucous membrane caused by human papillomavirus.

An enlarged area in the lower part of the aorta, the body's main artery.

A long-term condition in which leg veins have trouble returning blood to the heart.

Swollen and inflamed veins in the rectum and anus that cause discomfort and bleeding.

An immune reaction to eating gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye.

Physical discomfort in the foot.

Physical discomfort in the ankle area, often including the joint or the tendon that connects the lower leg to the heel, known as the Achilles tendon.

A condition that affects part of the large intestine called the colon and causes difficulty passing stool.

A type of high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of the heart.

A weak area in a blood vessel wall that bulges and may burst.