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MEDICAL TERMS

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Osteoarthritis   Degenerative joint disease affecting cartilage and bones  
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Fracture   A break in the bone  
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Rheumatoid arthritis   An autoimmune disorder affecting joints  
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Epilepsy   A disorder characterized by recurrent seizures  
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Cerebrovascular accident (CVA)   Medical term for a stroke  
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Encephalitis   Inflammation of the brain  
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Anosmia   Loss of the sense of smell  
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Presbyopia   Age-related difficulty in focusing on close objects  
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Glaucoma   A group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve  
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Diplopia   Double vision  
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Otitis media   Infection or inflammation of the middle ear  
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Meningitis   Inflammation of the meninges, the protective layers around the brain and spinal cord  
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Neurodegeneration   Progressive loss of structure or function of neurons  
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Kyphosis   An abnormal curvature of the spine  
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Bursitis   Inflammation of the bursa (fluid-filled sacs around joints)  
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