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Convulsion   Severe involuntary contraction of muscles  
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Degeneration   deterioration of an organ or part  
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Hereditary   present at time of fertilization  
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Wound   an interruption in the continuity or the skin  
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Allergy   hypersensitive reaction to an antigen/allergen causing reaction  
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Allergen   irritating substance causing hypersensitivity  
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Gauze   used for protection and to hold dressing in place  
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Asthma   spasms of the bronchial tube walls  
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Rickets   vitamin D deficiency  
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Congenital   present at birth born with it  
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EMS   emergency medical service  
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Deficiency   lack of  
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Thrombosis   formed blood clot within the circulatory system  
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Biopsy   removal of a small piece of tissue  
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Pap smear   a microscopic examination of cells from the cervix  
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Leukocytes   white blood cells  
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Acute   sudden onset  
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Chronic   developing slowly, lasting a long time  
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Hematoma   visible swelling on a blood clot  
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Neoplasm   new growth of cells  
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Pernicious anemia   vitamin B12 deficiency  
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Stockinette   lightweight protective cotton material placed on a limb before a cast is applied  
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