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Dementia
A group of thinking and social symptoms that interferes with daily functioning.June 13, 2017 -
Encephalopathy
A broad term for any brain disease that alters brain function or structure.June 13, 2017 -
Glossodynia
Ongoing or recurrent burning in the mouth with no obvious cause.June 13, 2017 -
Malingering
To intentionally pretend to have a disease in order to achieve another goal.June 13, 2017 -
Mastocytosis
Too many of a type of disease-fighting and wound-healing cells (mast cells).June 13, 2017 -
Onychomycosis
A nail fungus causing thickened, brittle, crumbly, or ragged nails.June 13, 2017 -
Pseudotumor cerebri
A condition that occurs when pressure inside the skull increases for no obvious reason.June 13, 2017 -
Sociopathy
A mental disorder causing dysfunction in thinking, perceiving, and relating to others.June 13, 2017 -
Thrombophilia
A condition that increases a person's risk of forming clumped masses of blood (clots).June 13, 2017 -
Substance abuse
A pattern of repeated drug or alcohol use that often interferes with health, work, or social relationships.June 13, 2017 -
Asphyxia
Lack of oxygen to the brain.June 13, 2017 -
Major depression
A mood disorder causing a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest.June 13, 2017 -
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
A condition marked by hyperactivity, impulsiveness, and trouble keeping attention.June 13, 2017 -
Cauda equina syndrome
A serious condition in which the nerves at the end of the spinal cord are compressed.June 13, 2017 -
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
A group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe.June 13, 2017 -
Cluster headaches
A rare condition in which headaches occur in patterns or clusters.June 13, 2017 -
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
A degenerative brain disorder that leads to dementia and death.June 13, 2017 -
Dyshidrotic eczema
A condition in which tiny, fluid-filled blisters appear on the palms and fingers.June 13, 2017 -
Edwards syndrome
A condition that causes severe developmental delays due to an extra chromosome 18.June 13, 2017 -
Inborn error of metabolism
A group of conditions in which the body can't properly convert food into energy.June 13, 2017
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