Abortifacient
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It is a substance that induces abortion.
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Abscesses
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A swollen area within body tissue, containing an accumulation
of pus.
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Agitation
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A state of anxiety or nervous excitement.
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Alexeteric
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Protective against infection or poison.
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Alopecia
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It is a condition in which hair is lost from some or all
areas of the body, usually from the scalp.
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Amenorrhoea
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It is the absence of a menstrual period in a woman of
reproductive age.
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Anodyne
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A medicine, such as aspirin, that relieves pain.
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Anthelmintic
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These are drugs that expel parasitic worms (helminths) from
the body, by either stunning or killing them. They may also be called vermifuges
(stunning) or vermicides (killing).
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Antibilious
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Countering liver disorders.
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Antidysenteric
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A herb or substance that counteract dysentery.
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Anti-emetic
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It is a drug that is effective against vomiting and nausea.
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Anti-inflammatory
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It refers to the property of a substance or treatment that
reduces inflammation.
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Antipyretic
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These are the drugs or herbs that reduce fever.
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Antiseptic
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These are antimicrobial substances that are applied to living
tissue/skin to reduce the possibility of infection, sepsis, or putrefaction.
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Aperients
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A substance with the ability to purge the digestive system of
a given agent.
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Aphrodisiac
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It is a substance that increases sexual desire.
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Aphthae
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A small ulcer occurring in groups in the mouth or on the
tongue.
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Appetite
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It is the desire to eat food, felt as hunger.
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Arthritis
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It is a form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of
one or more joints.
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Ascites
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It is the accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity,
causing abdominal swelling.
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Asthma
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It is a common chronic inflammatory disease of the airways
characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, reversible airflow
obstruction, and bronchospasm. Common symptoms include wheezing, coughing, chest
tightness, and shortness of breath.
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Astringent
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It is a chemical compound that tends to shrink or constrict
body tissues, usually locally after topical medicinal application.
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Attenuant
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Drug causing dilution or thinness.
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Biliousness
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It pertains to bad digestion, stomach pains, constipation,
and excessive flatulence (passing gas).
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Bleeding
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Technically known as hemorrhaging or haemorrhaging, is the
loss of blood or blood escaping from the circulatory system.
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Blennorrhagia
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It is an excess of mucous discharge, especially from the
urethra or vagina.
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Boils
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It is a skin infection that starts in a hair follicle or oil
gland. At first, the skin turns red in the area of the infection, and a tender
lump develops. After four to seven days, the lump starts turning white as pus
collects under the skin.
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Bronchitis
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It is an inflammation of the mucous membranes of the bronchi.
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Bruises
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An injury appearing as an area of discolored skin on the
body, caused by a blow or impact rupturing underlying blood vessels.
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Buboes
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An inflamed, tender swelling of a lymph node, especially in
the area of the armpit or groin, that is characteristic of certain infections,
such as bubonic plague and syphilis.
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Carminative
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It is an herb or preparation that either prevents formation
of gas in the gastrointestinal tract or facilitates the expulsion of said gas.
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Catarrh
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It is a disorder of inflammation of the mucous membranes in
one of the airways or cavities of the body
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Cathartic
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It is a substance that accelerates defecation (the final act of digestion, by which organisms eliminate solid, semisolid,
and/or liquid waste material from the digestive tract via the anus).
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Chilblains
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It is a tissue injury that occurs when a predisposed
individual is exposed to cold and humidity.
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Cholera
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An acute infectious disease of the small intestine, caused by
the bacterium Vibrio cholerae and
characterized by profuse watery diarrhea, vomiting, muscle cramps, severe
dehydration, and depletion of electrolytes.
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Colic
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Severe pain in the abdomen.
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Congestion
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An abnormal or excessive accumulation of body fluid/blood.
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Conjunctivitis
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It is inflammation of the conjunctiva (the outermost layer of
the eye and the inner surface of the eyelids). It is commonly due to an
infection (usually viral, but sometimes bacterial) or an allergic reaction.
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Constipation
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An acute or chronic condition in which bowel movements occur
less often than usual or consist of hard, dry stools that are painful or
difficult to pass.
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Cough
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It is a sudden and often repetitively occurring reflex which
helps to clear large breathing passages from secretions, irritants, foreign
particles and microbes.
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Cramps
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These are neural sensations caused by muscle contraction or
over-shortening. Common causes of skeletal muscle cramps may include muscle
fatigue, low sodium, low potassium, and/or low magnesium.
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Cutaneous
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relating to, or affecting the skin
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Cystitis
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It is an infection that affects urinary bladder.
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Demulcent
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It is an agent that forms a soothing film over a mucous
membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane.
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Deobstruent
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Having power to clear or open the natural ducts of the fluids
and secretions of the body; aperients.
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Depression
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A state of low mood and aversion to activity that can affect
a person's thoughts, behavior, feelings and sense of well-being.
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Dermatophytosis
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It is a superficial fungal infection of the skin, hair or
nails.
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Diabetes
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It is a metabolic diseases in which a person has high blood
sugar, either because the pancreas does not produce enough insulin, or because
cells do not respond to the insulin that is produced.
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Diarrhoea
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It is the condition of having three or more loose or liquid
bowel movements per day.
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Diathesis
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A hereditary or acquired susceptibility of the body to one or
more diseases.
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Diphtheria
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It is an upper respiratory tract illness caused by
Corynebacterium diphtheriae, a
facultative anaerobic, Gram-positive bacterium. It is characterized by sore
throat, low fever, and an adherent membrane (a pseudo membrane) on the tonsils,
pharynx, and/or nasal cavity.
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Diuretic
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Any substance that promotes the production of urine.
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Dropsy/ Edema
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It is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the interstitium,
which are locations beneath the skin or in one or more cavities of the body. It
is clinically shown as swelling.
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Dysentery
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It is an inflammatory disorder of the intestine, especially
of the colon, that results in severe diarrhea containing blood and mucus in the
feces with fever, abdominal pain, and rectal tenesmus (a feeling of incomplete
defecation), caused by any kind of infection. It is a type of gastroenteritis.
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Dysmenorrhea
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A medical condition of pain during menstruation that
interferes with daily activities.
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Dyspepsia
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It is a condition of impaired digestion.
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Eczema
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It is a form of chronic inflammation of the skin
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Elephantiasis
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It is a disease that is characterized by the thickening of
the skin and underlying tissues, especially in the legs and male genitals.
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Emollient
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An agent that softens or soothes the skin.
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Epilepsy
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A neurological disorder marked by sudden recurrent episodes
of sensory disturbance, loss of consciousness, or convulsions, associated with
abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
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Epiphora
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It is overflow of tears onto the face.
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Eruption
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An appearance of a rash or blemish on the skin.
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Expectorant
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They intend to promote drainage of mucus from the lungs.
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Febrifuge
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A medication that reduces fever; an antipyretic.
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Fever
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An elevation of body temperature above the normal range of
36.5–37.5 °C.
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Filariasis
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It is a parasitic disease (usually an infectious tropical
disease) that is caused by thread-like nematodes (roundworms) belonging to the
superfamily Filarioidea, also known as "filariae". These are transmitted from
host to host by blood-feeding arthropods, mainly black flies and mosquitoes.
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Glycosuria
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It is the excretion of glucose into the urine.
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Goiter
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Swelling of the neck resulting from enlargement of the
thyroid gland.
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Gonorrhoea
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It is a common human sexually transmitted infection caused by
the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
The usual symptoms in men are burning with urination and penile discharge.
Women, on the other hand, are asymptomatic half the time or have vaginal
discharge and pelvic pain.
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Gout
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It is a medical condition usually characterized by recurrent
attacks of acute inflammatory arthritis—a red, tender, hot, swollen joint.
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Haemorrhages
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A condition with profuse bleeding from ruptured blood
vessels.
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Haemostatic
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An agent which causes bleeding to stop.
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Headache
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It refers to pain anywhere in the region of the head or neck.
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Helminthiasis
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A disease caused by infestation with parasitic worms.
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Hemicrania
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A pain or aching on one side of the head.
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Hemorrhoids/ Piles
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These are vascular structures in the anal canal caused by
abnormal accumulation of blood.
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Hepatomegaly
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It is the condition of having an enlarged liver.
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Herpes
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It is a viral disease from the herpesviridae family caused by
both Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2.
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Hiccup
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It is an involuntary contraction (myoclonic jerk) of the
diaphragm that may repeat several times per minute.
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Hydrogogue
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A substance that promotes watery evacuation of bowels.
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Hypertension
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It is a chronic medical condition in which the blood pressure
in the arteries is elevated.
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Hypoglycaemic
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Any of various agents that decrease the level of glucose in
the blood and are used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus.
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Hysteria
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A disorder in which a patient experiences physical symptoms
that have a psychological rather than an organic cause; and histrionic
personality disorder characterized by excessive emotions, dramatics, and
attention-seeking behavior.
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Indigestion
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Pain or discomfort in the stomach associated with difficulty
in digesting food.
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Inflammation
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It is part of the complex biological response of vascular
tissues to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants. The
classical signs of acute inflammation are pain, heat, redness, swelling, and
loss of function.
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Insomia
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It refers to habitual sleeplessness; inability to sleep.
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Itching
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It is a sensation that causes the desire or reflex to
scratch.
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Jaundice
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It is a yellowish pigmentation of the skin, the conjunctival
membranes over the sclerae (whites of the eyes), and other mucous membranes
caused by hyperbilirubinemia (increased levels of bilirubin in the blood). This
hyperbilirubinemia subsequently causes increased levels of bilirubin in the
extra cellular fluid.
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Lachrymation
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It refers to the production or shedding of tears.
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Leprosy
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It is primarily a granulomatous disease of the peripheral
nerves and mucosa of the upper respiratory tract; skin lesions are the primary
external sign.
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Leucoderma
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It is a cutaneous condition, an acquired condition with
localized loss of pigmentation of the skin that may occur after any number of
inflammatory skin conditions, burns, intralesional steroid injections,
postdermabrasion, etc
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Leucorrhoea
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It is a medical term that denotes a thick, whitish or
yellowish vaginal discharge.
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Lumbago
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A painful condition of the lower back, as one resulting from
muscle strain or a slipped disk.
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Lymphangitis
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It refers to the inflammation of the walls of the lymphatic
vessels.
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Malaria
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It is a mosquito-borne infectious disease of humans and other
animals caused by parasitic protozoans (a type of unicellular microorganism) of
the genus Plasmodium. Commonly, the
disease is transmitted via a bite from an infected female
Anopheles mosquito, which introduces the organisms from its saliva into the person's
circulatory system.
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Narcotic
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An addictive drug affecting mood or behaviour, especially an
illegal one.
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Nephritis
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An inflammation of the kidney.
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Obesity
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It is a medical condition in which excess body fat has
accumulated to the extent that it may have an adverse effect on health, leading
to reduced life expectancy and/or increased health problems.
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Ointment
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A fatty or oily medicated formulation applied to the skin to
heal or protect.
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Ophthalmia
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It is inflammation of the eye.
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Opium
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It is the dried latex obtained from the opium poppy.
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Palpitation
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It is an abnormality of heartbeat that ranges from often
unnoticed skipped beats or accelerated heart rate to very noticeable changes
accompanied by dizziness or difficulty in breathing.
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Paralysis
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It is loss of muscle function for one or more muscles.
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Pectoral
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The chest region and anything relating to it
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Pitta/ Liver
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It is involved in metabolic activities of digestion and
biochemical reactions.
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Pruritus
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It means itching.
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Pulmonary
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Relating to the lungs.
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Purgative/ Laxative
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Drugs taken to loosen the stool, most often taken to treat
constipation.
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Pyuria
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It is the condition of urine containing pus.
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Renal
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Relating to the kidneys.
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Rheumatism
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It is a non-specific term for medical problems affecting the
joints and connective tissue.
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Rhinitis
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It is the inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose,
caused by a virus infection or by allergic reaction.
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Rubefacient
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It is a substance for topical application that produces
redness of the skin e.g. by causing dilation of the capillaries and an increase
in blood circulation.
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Scabies
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It is a contagious skin infection caused by the mite
Sarcoptes scabiei.
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Sciatica
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It is a set of symptoms including pain caused by general
compression or irritation of one of five spinal nerve roots of each sciatic
nerve or by compression or irritation of the left or right or both sciatic
nerves.
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Scrofula
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A disease with glandular swellings, probably a form of
tuberculosis.
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Scurvy
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It is a disease resulting from a deficiency of vitamin C,
which is required for the synthesis of collagen in humans.
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Sedative
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A drug that reduces
excitability and calms a person and having a soothing, calming, or tranquilizing
effect thus reducing or relieving anxiety, stress, irritability, or excitement.
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Smallpox
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It is an infectious disease unique to humans, caused by
either of two virus variants, Variola
major and Variola minor.
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Sore throats
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It is pain or irritation of the throat.
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Sores
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Any lesion of the skin or mucous membranes.
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Spermicidal
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It is a contraceptive substance that destroys sperm.
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Spleen
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A large, highly vascular lymphoid organ, lying in the human
body to the left of the stomach below the diaphragm, serving to store blood,
disintegrate old blood cells, filter foreign substances from the blood, and
produce lymphocytes.
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Splenomegaly
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It is an enlargement of the spleen.
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Stimulant
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A psychoactive drug which induces temporary improvement in
either mental or physical function or both.
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Strangury
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It is the symptom of painful, frequent urination of small
volumes that are expelled slowly only by straining and despite a severe sense of
urgency, usually with the residual feeling of incomplete emptying.
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Styptic
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Tending to check bleeding by contracting the tissues or blood
vessels; hemostatic.
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Syphilis
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It is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the
spirochete bacterium Treponema pallidum. It may also be transmitted from mother to fetus during pregnancy
or at birth, resulting in congenital syphilis.
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Tonic
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A medicinal preparation intended to improve and strengthen
the functioning of the body.
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Traumatic
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A serious injury or shock to the body, as from violence or an
accident.
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Tuberculosis
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It is a common, and in many cases lethal, infectious disease
caused by various strains of mycobacteria, usually
Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Tuberculosis typically attacks the lungs, but can also affect other parts of the
body.
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Tumor
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It is an abnormal mass of tissue which may be solid or
fluid-filled.
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Ulcers
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It is a discontinuity or break in a bodily membrane that
impedes the organ of which that membrane is a part from continuing its normal
functions.
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Uraemia
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An illness accompanying kidney failure, in particular the
nitrogenous waste products associated with the failure of this organ.
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Urticaria
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It is a kind of skin rash notable for pale red, raised, itchy
bumps.
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Venereal
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Illnesses that have a significant probability of transmission
between humans by means of sexual behavior, including vaginal intercourse, oral
sex, and anal sex.
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Vermifuge
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A medicine that expels intestinal worms.
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Vulnerary
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Used in the healing or treating of wounds.
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Wound
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It is a type of injury in which skin is torn, cut, or
punctured (an open wound), or where blunt force trauma causes a contusion (a
closed wound).
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