an abnormal or physiologically unbalanced state of the body

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

chronic ill health

gastric distress caused by a disorder of the liver or gall bladder

the pathological state resulting from the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms

any deviation from a healthy or normal condition

a condition of suffering or distress due to ill health

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

poor physical condition; being out of shape or out of condition (as from a life of ease and luxury)

an illness, disease, or other medical problem

abnormally high acidity (excess hydrogen-ion concentration) of the blood and other body tissues

abnormally high alkalinity (low hydrogen-ion concentration) of the blood and other body tissues

abnormal adhesion and rigidity of the bones of a joint

an abnormal distension of an artery

a pathology or abnormality of a joint

absence of coordination of organs or body parts that usually work together harmoniously

absence of systole; failure of the ventricles of the heart to contract (usually caused by ventricular fibrillation) with consequent absence of the heart beat leading to oxygen lack and eventually to death

presence of multiple diverticula in the walls of the colon

excessive discharge of liquid from a cavity or organ (as in watery diarrhea)

any abnormal condition of the blood

a fit of shivering or shaking

a disorder characterized by deposit of amyloid in organs or tissues; often secondary to chronic rheumatoid arthritis or tuberculosis or multiple myeloma

inability to urinate

severe illness requiring prolonged hospitalization or recovery; usually involves high costs for hospitals and doctors and medicines

an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion

pain resulting from rapid change in pressure

a pathological condition resulting from an excessive intake of fluorine (usually from drinking water)

illness caused by poisonous or contaminated food

a disturbance in the synthesis of immunoglobulins; proteins having antibody activity increase greatly in the blood

repetitive nonmeaningful speech (especially that associated with a trance state or religious fervor)

toxic condition produced by the absorption of excessive lead into the system

an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning

any disease of the blood vessels or lymph ducts

injury to the brain that impairs its functions (especially permanently); can be caused by trauma to the head, infection, hemorrhage, inadequate oxygen, genetic abnormality, etc.

loss of the ability to swallow

abnormal narrowing of a bodily canal or passageway

the formation of atheromas on the walls of the arteries as in atherosclerosis

accumulation of serous fluid in peritoneal cavity

absence of an enzyme

transient presence of bacteria (or other microorganisms) in the blood

any pathological hardening or thickening of tissue

pathology in which fat accumulates in lipomas in the body

the formation of stones (calculi) in an internal organ

excessive movement; especially excessive motility of the gastrointestinal tract

a slight illness

an infestation with or a resulting infection caused by the pinworm Enterobius vermicularis; occurs especially in children

a purulent infection at the end of a finger or toe in the area surrounding the nail

bacterial infection limited to a specific organ or region especially one causing symptoms elsewhere

an infection that is acquired at a hospital or other healthcare facility

any infection caused by a microorganism that does not normally cause disease in humans; occurs in persons with abnormally functioning immune systems (as AIDS patients or transplant patients receiving immunosuppressive drugs)

infection in the tissues adjacent to a nail on a finger or toe

any infection caused by a protozoan

any infection of the respiratory tract

a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation

an infestation with or a resulting infection caused by a parasite of the genus Schistosoma; common in the tropics and Far East; symptoms depend on the part of the body infected

the presence of pus-forming bacteria or their toxins in the blood or tissues

an open skin infection

abnormal formation of cartilage from other tissues; observed in some Asians

an infection with staphylococcus bacteria; usually marked by abscess formation

an infection of the oral pharynx and tonsils by streptococcus

an infection of the sebaceous gland of the eyelid

infection that occurs while you are being treated for another infection

secondary infection caused by an opportunistic infection

intestinal infection by a species of parasitic tapeworm; usually the result of eating inadequately cooked meat or fish

an acute and serious infection of the central nervous system caused by bacterial infection of open wounds; spasms of the jaw and laryngeal muscles may occur during the late stages

infection caused by parasites transmitted to humans from infected cats; if contracted by a pregnant woman it can result in serious damage to the fetus

infection by a virus that is pathogenic to humans

illness that can occur to persons exposed to ozone in high-altitude aircraft; characterized by sleepiness and headache and chest pains and itchiness

an abnormal condition of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and edema and protein in the urine

a closed sac that develops abnormally in some body structure

the presence of endometrium elsewhere than in the lining of the uterus; causes premenstrual pain and dysmenorrhea

abnormal union of bodily tissues; most common in the abdomen

pathology in which iron accumulates in the tissues; characterized by bronzed skin and enlarged liver and diabetes mellitus and abnormalities of the pancreas and the joints

localized necrosis resulting from obstruction of the blood supply

the presence of macrocytes in the blood

development of excess fibrous connective tissue in an organ

a state of abnormal softening of tissue

any pathology of the breast

any pathology of the peripheral nerves

any pathology of the muscles that is not attributable to nerve dysfunction

abnormal loss of bony tissue resulting in fragile porous bones attributable to a lack of calcium; most common in postmenopausal women

condition in which the penis is continually erect; usually painful and seldom with sexual arousal

abnormal loss of mineral salts (especially from bone)

discharge of pus

accumulation in the blood of nitrogenous waste products (urea) that are usually excreted in the urine

excess of urea in the urine

any localized abnormal structural change in a bodily part

an affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen or malformed

(pathology) an abnormal proliferation of tissue (as in a tumor)

chronic abnormal enlargement of the lymph nodes (usually associated with disease)

physical injury to an infant during the birth process

injury caused the explosion of a bomb (especially in enclosed spaces)

the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel

injury incurred when the human body hits or is hit by a large outside object (as a car)

an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration

a lump on the body caused by a blow

an injury caused by exposure to heat or chemicals or radiation

a displacement of a part (especially a bone) from its normal position (as in the shoulder or the vertebral column)

trauma caused by the passage of electric current through the body (as from contact with high voltage lines or being struck by lightning); usually involves burns and abnormal heart rhythm and unconsciousness

breaking of hard tissue such as bone

destruction of tissue by freezing and characterized by tingling, blistering and possibly gangrene

entry of foreign matter into a blood vessel

injury incurred when an object (as a knife or bullet or shrapnel) penetrates into the body

an injury resulting from getting some body part squeezed

the state of being torn or burst open

a painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin

injury to a muscle (often caused by overuse); results in swelling and pain

an injury to the neck (the cervical vertebrae) resulting from rapid acceleration or deceleration (as in an automobile accident)

a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments

necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass

abnormally high amounts of bile pigment (bilirubin) in the blood

a pathological condition in which a word is rapidly and involuntarily repeated

an abnormal backward flow of body fluids

discharge from the external ear

a local infection induced in humans by inoculation with the virus causing cowpox in order to confer resistance to smallpox; normally lasts three weeks and leaves a pitted scar

any disease or malformation of the nose

accumulation of urine in the kidney because of an obstruction in the ureter

collapse of an expanded lung (especially in infants); also failure of pulmonary alveoli to expand at birth

abnormally low oxygen content in arterial blood

an uncontrollable use of obscene language; often accompanied by mental disorders

production of antibodies against the tissues of your own body; produces autoimmune disease or hypersensitivity reactions

the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)

a condition that makes it difficult or impossible for someone to perform some physical or mental task

(medicine) any disturbance in the functioning of an organ or body part or a disturbance in the functioning of a social group

a chronic disease of unknown cause marked by the formation of nodules in the lungs and liver and lymph glands and salivary glands

excess carotene in the blood stream; can cause the skin to turn a pale yellow or red color

an abnormal state in which the normal flow of a liquid (such as blood) is slowed or stopped

any pathology of the urinary tract

pathological condition of being varicose or having varicose veins

the presence of a virus in the blood stream

abnormal twisting of the intestines (usually in the area of the ileum or sigmoid colon) resulting in intestinal obstruction