a periodic state during which you are conscious and aware of the world

the state of being bloody

(immunology) the degree to which the body's immune system will try to reject foreign material (as transfused blood or transplanted tissue)

an inability to retain bodily secretions

dilation and enlargement of arterioles

a state of motor and mental inactivity with a partial suspension of sensibility

a condition in which milk is not secreted in the mother's breasts after her child has been delivered

loss of bodily sensation with or without loss of consciousness

failure of the sweat glands

a state of heightened physiological activity

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

a torpid state resembling deep sleep

a physiological state corresponding to a strong need or desire

breakdown of elastic tissue (as the loss of elasticity in the skin of elderly people that results from degeneration of connective tissue)

a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal

the state of being flexed (as of a joint)

applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity

applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or interval of sexual inactivity between two periods of estrus

the physical condition of having the presence of an abnormally high level of carbon dioxide in the circulating blood

a state in which the level of carbon dioxide in the blood is lower than normal; can result from deep or rapid breathing

a condition in which insufficient or no oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged on a ventilatory basis; caused by choking or drowning or electric shock or poison gas

a cumulative deficit of oxygen resulting from intense exercise; the deficit must be made up when the body returns to rest

abnormally high body temperature; sometimes induced (as in treating some forms of cancer)

normal body temperature

subnormal body temperature

the physiological state of having or consisting of muscle

any muscular weakness

the state of being unable to produce offspring; in a woman it is an inability to conceive; in a man it is an inability to impregnate

physiological state in which a woman exhibits symptoms of pregnancy but is not pregnant

the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus

temporary stiffness of joints and muscular rigidity occurring after death

the state of being vitalized and filled with life

the state of being vigorous and free from bodily or mental disease

the state of being fertile; capable of producing offspring

the state of being potent; a male's capacity to have sexual intercourse

a physical condition that is caused by disease

a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning

the state of having cells

being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)

a temporary cessation of vital functions with loss of consciousness resembling death; usually resulting from asphyxia

a state in which an animal's metabolic activities come to a reversible standstill

the state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions

(ophthalmology) the normal refractive condition of the eye in which there is clear focus of light on the retina

a state of reduced excitement or anxiety that is induced by the administrative of a sedative agent

unusual darkening of the skin

unusual lack of skin color

a condition in which no mucus in produced

the physical condition of concurrent perspiration and chill; associated with fear

an abnormal physical condition resulting from defective genes or developmental deficiencies

the physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction

the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance

absence of the sense of pain without loss of consciousness

insufficient spermatozoa in the semen

awakening from sleep

a period of sleeplessness

the state of being asleep

a disorder of the immune system

incompatibility in which one person's tissue cannot be transplanted to another person

incompatibility of Rh blood types; a transfusion of Rh-positive blood given to a Rh-negative person (or vice versa) can result in hemolysis and anemia

the torpid or resting state in which some animals pass the winter

a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)

congenital absence of the heart (as in the development of some monsters)

absence of the head (as in the development of some monsters)

absence of the pupil in an eye

abnormally small extremities (underdeveloped fingers and toes)

abnormal protrusion of the navel; sometimes the start of umbilical hernia

absence of the mammary glands (either through surgery or developmental defect)

an abnormality involving a chromosome number that is not an exact multiple of the haploid number (one chromosome set is incomplete)

absence of one of both testes

a recurring sleep state during which rapid eye movements do not occur and dreaming does not occur; accounts for about 75% of normal sleep time

a recurring sleep state during which dreaming occurs; a state of rapidly shifting eye movements during sleep

informal term for sleep

insensibility resulting from cold

a state of total unconsciousness resulting from anesthetic drugs (as for a major surgical operation)

loss of sensation in a small area of the body (as when a local anesthetic is injected for a tooth extraction)

anesthesia of an area supplied by a nerve; produced by an anesthetic agent applied to the nerve

loss of sensation in a region of the body produced by application of an anesthetic agent to all the nerves supplying that region (as when an epidural anesthetic is administered to the pelvic region during childbirth)

loss of sensation confined to the skin or mucous surfaces (as when benzocaine or Lidocaine is applied to the surface)

a state of readiness to respond

the arousal of strong emotions and emotional behavior

the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland

the arousal of sexual desires in preparation for sexual behavior

(of animals having several estrous cycles in one breeding season) a state or interval of sexual inactivity or quiescence between periods of activity

something that is desired

a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

a physiological need to drink

a physiological need for sexual activity

oxygen deficiency causing a very strong drive to correct the deficiency

an inability (usually of the male animal) to copulate

the state (usually of a woman) of having no children or being unable to have children

inability to produce hybrids that are both viable and fertile

infertility between hybrids

an unwanted pregnancy

technical terms for pregnancy

the number of the pregnancy that a woman is in

(obstetrics) the number of liveborn children a woman has delivered

pregnancy resulting from gestation elsewhere than in the uterus

pregnancy resulting from normal gestation in the uterus

pregnancy in which the placenta is implanted in the lower part of the uterus (instead of the upper part); can cause bleeding late in pregnancy; delivery by cesarean section may be necessary

the presentation during labor of the head of the fetus at an abnormal angle

an abnormal condition in which a normal opening or tube in the body (as the urethra) is closed or absent

a state of robust good health

a healthy capacity for vigorous activity

a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health

an alert and refreshed state

an attractive combination of good health and happiness

the state of being vigorous and robust

a state in which you are unable to function normally and without pain

disorder showing symptoms for which no physiological or anatomical cause can be identified

disorder caused by a detectable physiological or structural change in an organ

the condition in which the upper teeth do not touch the lower teeth when biting

a disorder of pregnancy in which the placenta prematurely separates from the wall of the uterus

an abnormal deficiency or absence of free hydrochloric acid in the gastric juice; often associated with severe anemias and cancer of the stomach

a condition in which little or no bile is secreted or the flow of bile into the digestive tract is obstructed

absence of gastric juices (partial or complete)

any disorder (as sudden confusion or disorientation) in an otherwise normal person that is due to reversible (temporary) impairment of brain tissues (as by head injuries or drugs or infection)

an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

a disorder of the normal eating routine

a disorder of the urinary bladder

a disease of the heart or blood vessels

a disorder in children and adults; inability to tolerate wheat protein (gluten); symptoms include foul-smelling diarrhea and emaciation; often accompanied by lactose intolerance

a disorder of the lips marked by scaling and fissures at the corners of the mouth; caused by a deficiency of riboflavin

a condition caused by blocking the airways to the lungs (as with food or swelling of the larynx)

a condition in which the vagina is unusually dry

condition leading to progressive loss of function

a disorder in the sense of touch

a disorder in the sense of smell

condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful

painful or difficult urination

loss of ability to function normally

an ill-defined state of irritability and distress

a disorder of the glands of the body

a condition characterized by excessive restlessness and movement

a disorder in which a tooth is so crowded in its socket that it cannot erupt normally

a disorder in which feces are impacted in the lower colon

a disorder found in children of normal intelligence who have difficulties in learning specific skills

(dentistry) a condition in which the opposing teeth do not mesh normally

the state of having abnormally many cells

the state of having abnormally few cells

suspended animation in organisms during periods of extreme drought from which they revive when moisture returns

distension of the abdomen that is caused by the accumulation of gas in the intestines or the peritoneal cavity

dilatation or distension of a hollow organ

an addiction to a drug (especially a narcotic drug)

any disease arising from internal dysfunctions of unknown cause

(psychiatry) a psychological disorder of thought or emotion; a more neutral term than mental illness

a disorder or defect of metabolism

a disorder of the nervous system

abnormal shortness of fingers and toes

failure of one or both testes to move into the scrotum as the male fetus develops

abnormal displacement of any wall that separates two chambers (usually in the nasal cavity)

abnormal condition where the heart is located toward the right side of the chest

congenital abnormality involving the absence of some fingers or toes

an abnormally high degree of irritability or sensitivity to stimulation of an organ or body part

an abnormal condition of a fetus; usually discovered during pregnancy and characterized by an abnormal heart rhythm

abnormal enlargement of the liver

abnormal condition in which an organ is turned inward or inside out (as when the upper part of the uterus is pulled into the cervical canal after childbirth)

any abnormal position of the organs of the body

abnormal presence of air in the pleural cavity resulting in the collapse of the lung; may be spontaneous (due to injury to the chest) or induced (as a treatment for tuberculosis)

the congenital absence of pigmentation in the eyes and skin and hair

an abnormally large braincase

an abnormality during pregnancy; chorionic villi around the fetus degenerate and form clusters of fluid-filled sacs; usually associated with the death of the fetus

an abnormality of pregnancy; accumulation of excess amniotic fluid

disorder in which serous fluid accumulates in a body sac (especially in the scrotum)

an abnormal condition resulting from taking vitamins excessively; can be serious for vitamins A or D or K

an abnormal condition in males in which the urethra opens on the under surface of the penis

abnormal condition in which an eye cannot close completely

any abnormality of mental function

condition in which both eyes are abnormally small but otherwise normal

a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun

a disturbance of the normal sleep pattern

the condition of having respiration stopped by compression of the air passage

accumulation of blood in the vagina and uterus

accumulation of menstrual blood in the vagina (usually due to an imperforate hymen)

an abnormality in which the fingers are webbed

extremely high fever (especially in children)

abnormal development (of organs or cells) or an abnormal structure resulting from such growth

a disorder of oral speech

a chronic disorder that occurs in tropical and non-tropical forms and in both children and adults; nutrients are not absorbed; symptoms include foul-smelling diarrhea and emaciation

an abnormal condition in which cerebrospinal fluid collects in the ventricles of the brain; in infants it can cause abnormally rapid growth of the head and bulging fontanelles and a small face; in adults the symptoms are primarily neurological

the condition of having no arms

a rare abnormality marked by premature aging (grey hair and wrinkled skin and stooped posture) in a child

any state that is not typical

an abnormal state in which development has stopped prematurely

a state or condition markedly different from the norm

a developmental abnormality in which there is only one eye

an abnormal curvature of the vertebral column

the state of being less than normal (especially with respect to intelligence)

deviation from the normal or common order or form or rule

excessive development of the breasts in males; usually the result of hormonal imbalance or treatment with certain drugs (including some antihypertensives)

an abnormal condition in which an older child or adult retains infantile characteristics

blockage of the intestine (especially the ileum) that prevents the contents of the intestine from passing to the lower bowel

blockage or closure (as of a wound or body cavity) by (or as if by) a tampon (especially to stop bleeding)

an abnormally large head; differs from hydrocephalus because there is no increased intracranial pressure and the overgrowth is symmetrical

abnormally small arms

an abnormally small head and underdeveloped brain

an abnormal thickness of the lips

an abnormal tightness of the foreskin preventing retraction over the glans

poisoning resulting from the ingestion of an alkali compound (as lye or ammonia)

poisoning resulting from excessive intake of caffeine containing products

a toxic condition that results from inhaling and absorbing carbon monoxide gas

poisoning due to ingesting or inhaling cyanide; common in smoke from fires and in industrial chemicals

poisoning by ingestion of ergot-infected grain products; characterized by thirst and diarrhea and nausea and cramping and vomiting and abnormal cardiac rhythms; in severe cases it can cause seizures and gangrene of the limbs

a toxic condition caused by ingesting or inhaling mercury; acute mercury poisoning causes a metallic taste and vomiting and diarrhea and kidney problems that may lead to death

toxic condition resulting from inhaling or ingesting naphthalene

toxic condition caused by the ingestion or inhalation of large amounts of nicotine

poisoning by snake venom

poisoning caused by ingestion of paraquat; characterized by progressive damage to the esophagus and liver and kidneys

toxic condition resulting from ingesting or inhaling a pesticide

poisoning caused by the excessive ingestion of salicylates (usually aspirin)

(pathology) abnormal sensitivity to stimulation

a turning or tilting backward of an organ or body part

the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')

any abnormality following or resulting from a disease or injury or treatment

abnormal alignment of one or both eyes

an unnatural condition in which the head leans to one side because the neck muscles on that side are contracted

dilatation of the veins associated with the spermatic cord in the testes

abnormally enlarged or twisted blood vessel or lymphatic vessel