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Abadie's sign
Abadie's sign is Spasm of the Levator Palpebrae Superioris muscle with retraction of the upper lid (so that sclera is visible above cornea) seen in Graves-Basedow disease which, together with ex...
Abadie's sign is Spasm of the Levator Palpebrae Superioris muscle with retraction of the upper lid (so that sclera is visible above cornea) seen in Graves-Basedow disease which, together with ex...
Abadie's sign of exophthalmic goiter
Abadie's sign of exophthalmic goiter is Spasm of the Levator Palpebrae Superioris muscle with retraction of the upper lid seen in Graves-Basedow disease which, together with exophthalmos causes ...
Abadie's sign of exophthalmic goiter is Spasm of the Levator Palpebrae Superioris muscle with retraction of the upper lid seen in Graves-Basedow disease which, together with exophthalmos causes ...
Abadie's sign of tabes dorsalis
Abadie's sign of tabes dorsalis may be elicited during clinical examination.
Abadie's sign of tabes dorsalis may be elicited during clinical examination.
Abadie's symptom
Abadie's symptom may be elicited during clinical examination.
Abadie's symptom may be elicited during clinical examination.
Aboulia
Aboulia or Abulia, in neurology, refers to a lack of will or initiative and is one of the Disorders of Diminished Motivation or DDM. Aboulia falls in the middle of the spectrum of diminis...
Aboulia or Abulia, in neurology, refers to a lack of will or initiative and is one of the Disorders of Diminished Motivation or DDM. Aboulia falls in the middle of the spectrum of diminis...
Acrodermatitis chronica atrophicans
Acrodermatitis chronica atrophicans (ACA) (also known as "Herxheimer disease" and "Primary diffuse atrophy") is a skin rash indicative of the third or late stage of European Lyme borreliosis.
Acrodermatitis chronica atrophicans (ACA) (also known as "Herxheimer disease" and "Primary diffuse atrophy") is a skin rash indicative of the third or late stage of European Lyme borreliosis.
Alexithymia
Alexithymia from the Ancient Greek words λέξις (lexis, "diction", "word") and θυμός (thumos, "soul, as the seat of emotion, feeling, and thought") modified by an alpha-privative—literall...
Alexithymia from the Ancient Greek words λέξις (lexis, "diction", "word") and θυμός (thumos, "soul, as the seat of emotion, feeling, and thought") modified by an alpha-privative—literall...
Allodynia
Allodynia, meaning "other power", is a pain due to a stimulus which does not normally provoke pain and can be either thermal or mechanical.
Allodynia, meaning "other power", is a pain due to a stimulus which does not normally provoke pain and can be either thermal or mechanical.
Amaurosis fugax
Amaurosis fugax (Latin fugax meaning fleeting, Greek amaurosis meaning darkening, dark, or obscure) is a transient monocular visual loss.
Amaurosis fugax (Latin fugax meaning fleeting, Greek amaurosis meaning darkening, dark, or obscure) is a transient monocular visual loss.
Ambivalence
Ambivalence is a state of having simultaneous, conflicting feelings toward a person or thing.
Ambivalence is a state of having simultaneous, conflicting feelings toward a person or thing.
Amenorrhoea
Amenorrhoea (BE), amenorrhea (AmE), or amenorrhœa, is the absence of a menstrual period in a woman of reproductive age.
Amenorrhoea (BE), amenorrhea (AmE), or amenorrhœa, is the absence of a menstrual period in a woman of reproductive age.
Angor animi
Angor animi (also referred to as angina animi, Gairdner's disease and also angina pectoris sine dolore), in medicine, is a symptom defined as a patient's perception that th...
Angor animi (also referred to as angina animi, Gairdner's disease and also angina pectoris sine dolore), in medicine, is a symptom defined as a patient's perception that th...
Anhedonia
In psychology and psychiatry, anhedonia is defined as the inability to experience pleasure from activities formerly found enjoyable, e.g. hobbies, exercise, social interaction or sexual activity.
In psychology and psychiatry, anhedonia is defined as the inability to experience pleasure from activities formerly found enjoyable, e.g. hobbies, exercise, social interaction or sexual activity.
Anosodiaphoria
Anosodiaphoria is a condition in which a person who suffers disability due to brain injury seems indifferent to the existence of their handicap.
Anosodiaphoria is a condition in which a person who suffers disability due to brain injury seems indifferent to the existence of their handicap.
Anosognosia
Anosognosia /ano·sog·no·sia/ (an-o″so-no´zhah) is a condition in which a person who suffers disability seems unaware of the existence of his or her disability.
Anosognosia /ano·sog·no·sia/ (an-o″so-no´zhah) is a condition in which a person who suffers disability seems unaware of the existence of his or her disability.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a psychological and physiological state characterized by somatic, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral components.
Anxiety is a psychological and physiological state characterized by somatic, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral components.
Apyrexy
In pathology, apyrexy, or apyrexia (Greek απυρεξια, from α-, privative, πυρεσσειν, to be in a fever, πυρ, fire, fever) is the normal interval or period of intermission in a fever.
In pathology, apyrexy, or apyrexia (Greek απυρεξια, from α-, privative, πυρεσσειν, to be in a fever, πυρ, fire, fever) is the normal interval or period of intermission in a fever.
Asymptomatic
In medicine, a disease is considered asymptomatic if a patient is a carrier for a disease or infection but experiences no symptoms.
In medicine, a disease is considered asymptomatic if a patient is a carrier for a disease or infection but experiences no symptoms.
At risk mental state
At risk mental state is the term used to describe the clinical presentation of those considered at risk of developing psychosis or schizophrenia.
At risk mental state is the term used to describe the clinical presentation of those considered at risk of developing psychosis or schizophrenia.
Athymhormia
Athymhormia is a disorder of motivation, one of that class of neuro-psychiatric conditions marked by abnormalities or deficiencies in motivation.
Athymhormia is a disorder of motivation, one of that class of neuro-psychiatric conditions marked by abnormalities or deficiencies in motivation.
Aura (symptom)
An aura is the perceptual disturbance experienced by some migraine sufferers before a migraine headache, and the telltale sensation experienced by some people with epilepsy before a seizure.
An aura is the perceptual disturbance experienced by some migraine sufferers before a migraine headache, and the telltale sensation experienced by some people with epilepsy before a seizure.
Automatic behavior
Automatic behavior, from the Greek automatos or self-acting, is the spontaneous production of often purposeless verbal or motor behavior without conscious self-control or self-censorship.
Automatic behavior, from the Greek automatos or self-acting, is the spontaneous production of often purposeless verbal or motor behavior without conscious self-control or self-censorship.
Autophony
Autophony is the unusually loud hearing of a person's own voice, breathing or other self-generated sounds.
Autophony is the unusually loud hearing of a person's own voice, breathing or other self-generated sounds.
Avolition
Avolition is a psychological state characterized by general lack of desire, drive, or motivation to pursue meaningful goals.
Avolition is a psychological state characterized by general lack of desire, drive, or motivation to pursue meaningful goals.
B symptoms
B symptoms refer to systemic symptoms of fever, night sweats, and weight loss which can be associated with both Hodgkin's lymphoma and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
B symptoms refer to systemic symptoms of fever, night sweats, and weight loss which can be associated with both Hodgkin's lymphoma and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Beeturia
Beeturia is passing of red or pink urine after eating beets.
Beeturia is passing of red or pink urine after eating beets.
Black pox
Black pox is a symptom of smallpox that is caused by bleeding under the skin which makes the skin look charred or black.
Black pox is a symptom of smallpox that is caused by bleeding under the skin which makes the skin look charred or black.
Bloating
Bloating is a general swelling, or increase in diameter of the abdominal area.
Bloating is a general swelling, or increase in diameter of the abdominal area.
Bronchorrhea
Bronchorrhea is the production of more than 100 mL per day of watery sputum.
Bronchorrhea is the production of more than 100 mL per day of watery sputum.
Butterflies in the stomach
Butterflies in the stomach is a phenomenon characterized by the physical sensation of a "fluttery" feeling in the stomach.
Butterflies in the stomach is a phenomenon characterized by the physical sensation of a "fluttery" feeling in the stomach.
Camptocormia
Camptocormia is a medical condition that is characterized by forward flexion of the spine, which is noticeable when standing or walking but disappears when lying down.
Camptocormia is a medical condition that is characterized by forward flexion of the spine, which is noticeable when standing or walking but disappears when lying down.
Cancer-related fatigue
Cancer-related fatigue is a subjective symptom of fatigue that is experienced by nearly all cancer patients.
Cancer-related fatigue is a subjective symptom of fatigue that is experienced by nearly all cancer patients.
Cardiac asthma
Cardiac asthma is a medical symptom, of wheezing due to congestive heart failure.
Cardiac asthma is a medical symptom, of wheezing due to congestive heart failure.
Cardinal sign (pathology)
In pathology, a cardinal sign or cardinal symptom is the primary or major clinical sign symptom by which a diagnosis is made.
In pathology, a cardinal sign or cardinal symptom is the primary or major clinical sign symptom by which a diagnosis is made.
Carotidynia
Carotidynia is a syndrome characterized by unilateral (one-sided) soreness of the carotid artery, near the bifurcation.
Carotidynia is a syndrome characterized by unilateral (one-sided) soreness of the carotid artery, near the bifurcation.
Carphologia
Carphologia (or carphology) is a lint-picking behavior that is often a symptom of a delirious state.
Carphologia (or carphology) is a lint-picking behavior that is often a symptom of a delirious state.
Cataplexy
Cataplexy is a sudden and transient episode of loss of muscle tone, often triggered by emotions.
Cataplexy is a sudden and transient episode of loss of muscle tone, often triggered by emotions.
Chest pain
Chest pain may be a symptom of a number of serious conditions and is generally considered a medical emergency.
Chest pain may be a symptom of a number of serious conditions and is generally considered a medical emergency.
Chills
Rigor is a shaking occurring during a high fever.
Rigor is a shaking occurring during a high fever.
Closed-eye hallucination
Closed-eye hallucinations and closed-eye visualizations (CEV) are a distinct class of hallucination.
Closed-eye hallucinations and closed-eye visualizations (CEV) are a distinct class of hallucination.
Cognitive dysfunction
Cognitive dysfunction (or brain fog) is defined as unusually poor mental function, associated with confusion, forgetfulness and difficulty concentrating.
Cognitive dysfunction (or brain fog) is defined as unusually poor mental function, associated with confusion, forgetfulness and difficulty concentrating.
Collapse (medical)
Collapse is a sudden and often unannounced loss of postural tone (going weak), often but not necessarily accompanied by loss of consciousness.
Collapse is a sudden and often unannounced loss of postural tone (going weak), often but not necessarily accompanied by loss of consciousness.
Complex partial seizure
A complex partial seizure makes no sense.
A complex partial seizure makes no sense.
Confabulation
In psychology, confabulation is the spontaneous narrative report of events that never happened.
In psychology, confabulation is the spontaneous narrative report of events that never happened.
Constipation
Constipation (also known as costiveness, dyschezia, and dyssynergic defaecation) refers to bowel movements that are infrequent and/or hard to pass.
Constipation (also known as costiveness, dyschezia, and dyssynergic defaecation) refers to bowel movements that are infrequent and/or hard to pass.
Constitutional symptoms
Constitutional symptoms refers to a group of symptoms that can affect many different systems of the body.
Constitutional symptoms refers to a group of symptoms that can affect many different systems of the body.
Coprolalia
Coprolalia is involuntary swearing or the involuntary utterance of obscene words or socially inappropriate and derogatory remarks.
Coprolalia is involuntary swearing or the involuntary utterance of obscene words or socially inappropriate and derogatory remarks.
Cryptogenic disease
A cryptogenic disease is a disease of which the cause is unknown.
A cryptogenic disease is a disease of which the cause is unknown.
Dehydration
In physiology and medicine, dehydration (hypohydration) is defined as the excessive loss of body fluid.
In physiology and medicine, dehydration (hypohydration) is defined as the excessive loss of body fluid.
Delusional parasitosis
Delusional parasitosis (also known as "Ekbom syndrome," and delusions of parasitosis) is a form of psychosis whose victims acquire a strong delusional belief that they are infested with pa...
Delusional parasitosis (also known as "Ekbom syndrome," and delusions of parasitosis) is a form of psychosis whose victims acquire a strong delusional belief that they are infested with pa...
Depression (mood)
Depression is a state of low mood and aversion to activity that can affect a person's thoughts, behaviour, feelings and physical well-being.
Depression is a state of low mood and aversion to activity that can affect a person's thoughts, behaviour, feelings and physical well-being.
Directed attention fatigue
Directed Attention Fatigue (DAF) is a neurological phenomenon that results from overuse of the brain’s inhibitory attention mechanisms, which handle incoming distractions while maintaining focus...
Directed Attention Fatigue (DAF) is a neurological phenomenon that results from overuse of the brain’s inhibitory attention mechanisms, which handle incoming distractions while maintaining focus...
Disequilibrium (medicine)
In medicine, disequilibrium refers to an impaired sense of equilibrioception.
In medicine, disequilibrium refers to an impaired sense of equilibrioception.
Disordered eating
Disordered eating is a classification (within DSM-IV-TR, used in the health-care field) to describe a wide range of irregular eating behaviors that do not warrant a diagnosis of a specific eatin...
Disordered eating is a classification (within DSM-IV-TR, used in the health-care field) to describe a wide range of irregular eating behaviors that do not warrant a diagnosis of a specific eatin...
Drooling
Drooling (also known as driveling, dribbling, slobbering, or, in a medical context, ptyalism) is when saliva flows outside the mouth.
Drooling (also known as driveling, dribbling, slobbering, or, in a medical context, ptyalism) is when saliva flows outside the mouth.
Drop attack
Drop attacks are sudden spontaneous falls while standing or walking, followed by a very swift recovery, within seconds or minutes.
Drop attacks are sudden spontaneous falls while standing or walking, followed by a very swift recovery, within seconds or minutes.
Dysesthesia
Dysesthesia comes from the Greek word "dys", meaning "bad" and "aesthesis", which means "sensation".
Dysesthesia comes from the Greek word "dys", meaning "bad" and "aesthesis", which means "sensation".
Dysmetria
Dysmetria (difficult to measure) refers to a lack of coordination of movement typified by the undershoot or overshoot of intended position with the hand, arm, leg, or eye.
Dysmetria (difficult to measure) refers to a lack of coordination of movement typified by the undershoot or overshoot of intended position with the hand, arm, leg, or eye.
Erythema
Erythema (from the Greek erythros, meaning red) is redness of the skin, caused by hyperemia of the capillaries in the lower layers of the skin.
Erythema (from the Greek erythros, meaning red) is redness of the skin, caused by hyperemia of the capillaries in the lower layers of the skin.
Erythema chronicum migrans
Erythema chronicum migrans refers to the rash often (though not always) seen in the early stage of Lyme disease.
Erythema chronicum migrans refers to the rash often (though not always) seen in the early stage of Lyme disease.
Exercise induced nausea
Exercise induced nausea is a feeling of sickness or vomiting which can occur shortly after exercise has stopped as well as during exercise itself.
Exercise induced nausea is a feeling of sickness or vomiting which can occur shortly after exercise has stopped as well as during exercise itself.
Exercise intolerance
Exercise intolerance is a condition where the patient is unable to do physical exercise at the level or for the duration that would be expected of someone in his or her general physical conditio...
Exercise intolerance is a condition where the patient is unable to do physical exercise at the level or for the duration that would be expected of someone in his or her general physical conditio...
Facet syndrome
Facet syndrome is a condition in which the Zygapophysial joint in the back of the spine degenerate and subsequently cause pain.
Facet syndrome is a condition in which the Zygapophysial joint in the back of the spine degenerate and subsequently cause pain.
Fatigue (medical)
Fatigue (also called exhaustion, lethargy, languidness, languor, lassitude, and listlessness) is a state of awareness describing a range of afflictions, usual...
Fatigue (also called exhaustion, lethargy, languidness, languor, lassitude, and listlessness) is a state of awareness describing a range of afflictions, usual...
Fever
Fever (also known as pyrexia or controlled hyperthermia) is a common medical sign characterized by an elevation of temperature above the normal range of due to an increase in the bo...
Fever (also known as pyrexia or controlled hyperthermia) is a common medical sign characterized by an elevation of temperature above the normal range of due to an increase in the bo...
Fever of unknown origin
Fever of unknown origin (FUO), pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO) or febris e causa ignota (febris E.C.I.) refers to a condition in which the patient has an elevated temperature but des...
Fever of unknown origin (FUO), pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO) or febris e causa ignota (febris E.C.I.) refers to a condition in which the patient has an elevated temperature but des...
Fixed fantasy
A fixed fantasy — also known as a "dysfunctional schema" — is a belief or system of beliefs held by a single individual to be genuine, but that cannot be verified in reality.
A fixed fantasy — also known as a "dysfunctional schema" — is a belief or system of beliefs held by a single individual to be genuine, but that cannot be verified in reality.
FLACC scale
The Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability scale or FLACC scale is a measurement used to assess pain for children between the ages of 2–7 or individuals that are unable to communic...
The Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability scale or FLACC scale is a measurement used to assess pain for children between the ages of 2–7 or individuals that are unable to communic...
Flaccid paralysis
Flaccid paralysis a clinical manifestation characterized by weakness or paralysis and reduced muscle tone without other obvious cause (e.g., trauma).
Flaccid paralysis a clinical manifestation characterized by weakness or paralysis and reduced muscle tone without other obvious cause (e.g., trauma).
Flashback (psychology)
A flashback, or involuntary recurrent memory, is a psychological phenomenon in which an individual has a sudden, usually powerful, re-experiencing of a past experience or elements of a past ex...
A flashback, or involuntary recurrent memory, is a psychological phenomenon in which an individual has a sudden, usually powerful, re-experiencing of a past experience or elements of a past ex...
Form constant
A form constant is one of several geometric patterns which are recurringly observed during hallucinations and altered states of consciousness.
A form constant is one of several geometric patterns which are recurringly observed during hallucinations and altered states of consciousness.
Formication
Formication is the medical term for a sensation that resembles that of insects crawling on the skin.
Formication is the medical term for a sensation that resembles that of insects crawling on the skin.
Galactorrhea
Galactorrhea or galactorrhoea is the spontaneous flow of milk from the breast, unassociated with childbirth or nursing.
Galactorrhea or galactorrhoea is the spontaneous flow of milk from the breast, unassociated with childbirth or nursing.
Gelastic seizure
A gelastic seizure, also known as "gelastic epilepsy" is a rare type of seizure that involves a sudden burst of energy, usually in the form of laughing or crying.
A gelastic seizure, also known as "gelastic epilepsy" is a rare type of seizure that involves a sudden burst of energy, usually in the form of laughing or crying.
Globus pharyngis
Globus pharyngis (also known as globus sensation, globus or, somewhat outdatedly, globus hystericus; commonly referred to as having a "lump in one's throat") is the persi...
Globus pharyngis (also known as globus sensation, globus or, somewhat outdatedly, globus hystericus; commonly referred to as having a "lump in one's throat") is the persi...
Glossodynia
Glossodynia or burning mouth syndrome (BMS) (also known as "Burning tongue" and "Orodynia") is a condition characterized by a burning or tingling sensation on the lips, tongue, or en...
Glossodynia or burning mouth syndrome (BMS) (also known as "Burning tongue" and "Orodynia") is a condition characterized by a burning or tingling sensation on the lips, tongue, or en...
Haemolacria
Haemolacria is a physical condition that causes a person to produce tears that are partially composed of blood.
Haemolacria is a physical condition that causes a person to produce tears that are partially composed of blood.
Hairy leukoplakia
Hairy leukoplakia (also known as "oral hairy leukoplakia") is a white patch on the side of the tongue with a corrugated or hairy appearance.
Hairy leukoplakia (also known as "oral hairy leukoplakia") is a white patch on the side of the tongue with a corrugated or hairy appearance.
Hangover
A hangover describes the sum of unpleasant physiological effects following heavy consumption of alcoholic beverages.
A hangover describes the sum of unpleasant physiological effects following heavy consumption of alcoholic beverages.
Heartburn
Heartburn, also known as pyrosis or acid indigestion is a burning sensation in the chest, just behind the breastbone or in the epigastrium.
Heartburn, also known as pyrosis or acid indigestion is a burning sensation in the chest, just behind the breastbone or in the epigastrium.
Hematemesis
Hematemesis or haematemesis (see American and British spelling differences) is the vomiting of blood.
Hematemesis or haematemesis (see American and British spelling differences) is the vomiting of blood.
Hemiplegia
Hemiplegia is total paralysis of the arm, leg, and trunk on the same side of the body.
Hemiplegia is total paralysis of the arm, leg, and trunk on the same side of the body.
Herxheimer reaction
The Herxheimer reaction occurs when large quantities of toxins are released into the body as bacteria die during antibiotic treatment.
The Herxheimer reaction occurs when large quantities of toxins are released into the body as bacteria die during antibiotic treatment.
Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale
HADS (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale) is commonly used by doctors to determine the levels of anxiety and depression that a patient is experiencing.
HADS (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale) is commonly used by doctors to determine the levels of anxiety and depression that a patient is experiencing.
Hyperacidity
Hyperacidity, also known as acid dyspepsia is the condition of excreting more than the normal amount of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
Hyperacidity, also known as acid dyspepsia is the condition of excreting more than the normal amount of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
Hyperactivity
Hyperactivity can be described as a physical state in which a person is abnormally and easily excitable or exuberant.
Hyperactivity can be described as a physical state in which a person is abnormally and easily excitable or exuberant.
Hyperfocus
Hyperfocus is an intense form of mental concentration or visualization that focuses consciousness on a narrow subject, separate from objective reality and onto subjective mental planes, daydream...
Hyperfocus is an intense form of mental concentration or visualization that focuses consciousness on a narrow subject, separate from objective reality and onto subjective mental planes, daydream...
Hyperkinesia (neurology)
Hyperkinesia refers to an increase in muscular activity that can result in a variety of abnormal movements.
Hyperkinesia refers to an increase in muscular activity that can result in a variety of abnormal movements.
Hyperpnea
Hyperpnea or hyperpnoea is increased depth of breathing when required to meet metabolic demand of body tissues, such as during or following exercise, or when the body lacks oxygen (hypoxia...
Hyperpnea or hyperpnoea is increased depth of breathing when required to meet metabolic demand of body tissues, such as during or following exercise, or when the body lacks oxygen (hypoxia...
Hyperreflexia
Hyperreflexia is defined as overactive or overresponsive reflexes.
Hyperreflexia is defined as overactive or overresponsive reflexes.
Hypersexuality
Hypersexuality refers to extremely frequent or suddenly increased sexual urges or sexual activity.
Hypersexuality refers to extremely frequent or suddenly increased sexual urges or sexual activity.
Hypervigilance
Hypervigilance is an enhanced state of sensory sensitivity accompanied by an exaggerated intensity of behaviors whose purpose is to detect threats.
Hypervigilance is an enhanced state of sensory sensitivity accompanied by an exaggerated intensity of behaviors whose purpose is to detect threats.
Hypoactivity
Hypoactivity is inhibition of behavioral and/or locomotor activity.
Hypoactivity is inhibition of behavioral and/or locomotor activity.
Hypoesthesia
Hypoesthesia refers to a reduced sense of touch or sensation, or a partial loss of sensitivity to sensory stimuli.
Hypoesthesia refers to a reduced sense of touch or sensation, or a partial loss of sensitivity to sensory stimuli.
Hypoglycemia (common usage)
In modern Western culture, "hypoglycemia" has taken on a colloquial meaning distinct from the medical condition of that name.
In modern Western culture, "hypoglycemia" has taken on a colloquial meaning distinct from the medical condition of that name.
Hypotonia
Hypotonia is a state of low muscle tone (the amount of tension or resistance to movement in a muscle), often involving reduced muscle strength.
Hypotonia is a state of low muscle tone (the amount of tension or resistance to movement in a muscle), often involving reduced muscle strength.
Hypoventilation
In medicine, hypoventilation (also known as respiratory depression) occurs when ventilation is inadequate (hypo means "below") to perform needed gas exchange.
In medicine, hypoventilation (also known as respiratory depression) occurs when ventilation is inadequate (hypo means "below") to perform needed gas exchange.
Influenza-like illness
Influenza-like illness, also known as acute respiratory infection and flu-like syndrome/symptoms, is a medical diagnosis of possible influenza or other illness causing a set of c...
Influenza-like illness, also known as acute respiratory infection and flu-like syndrome/symptoms, is a medical diagnosis of possible influenza or other illness causing a set of c...
Intermittent claudication
Intermittent claudication (Latin: claudicatio intermittens) is a clinical diagnosis given for muscle pain (ache, cramp, numbness or sense of fatigue), classically in the calf muscle, which o...
Intermittent claudication (Latin: claudicatio intermittens) is a clinical diagnosis given for muscle pain (ache, cramp, numbness or sense of fatigue), classically in the calf muscle, which o...
Intrusive thoughts
Intrusive thoughts are unwelcome involuntary thoughts, images, or unpleasant ideas that may become obsessions, are upsetting or distressing, and can be difficult to manage or eliminate.
Intrusive thoughts are unwelcome involuntary thoughts, images, or unpleasant ideas that may become obsessions, are upsetting or distressing, and can be difficult to manage or eliminate.
Janeway lesion
Janeway lesions are non-tender, small erythematous or haemorrhagic macular or nodular lesions on the palms or soles only a few millimeters in diameter that are pathognomonic of infective endocar...
Janeway lesions are non-tender, small erythematous or haemorrhagic macular or nodular lesions on the palms or soles only a few millimeters in diameter that are pathognomonic of infective endocar...
Joint locking (symptom)
In medicine, joint locking is a symptom of pathology in a joint.
In medicine, joint locking is a symptom of pathology in a joint.
Lightheadedness
Light-headedness is a common and often unpleasant sensation of dizziness and/or feeling that one may be about to faint, which may be transient, recurrent, or occasionally chronic.
Light-headedness is a common and often unpleasant sensation of dizziness and/or feeling that one may be about to faint, which may be transient, recurrent, or occasionally chronic.
Low back pain
Low back pain (or lumbago, ) is a common musculoskeletal disorder affecting 80% of people at some point in their lives.
Low back pain (or lumbago, ) is a common musculoskeletal disorder affecting 80% of people at some point in their lives.
Low frustration tolerance
Proponents of Albert Ellis' Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy cite a construct or concept they call low frustration tolerance, or "short-term hedonism" in order to partly explain behaviors lik...
Proponents of Albert Ellis' Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy cite a construct or concept they call low frustration tolerance, or "short-term hedonism" in order to partly explain behaviors lik...
Macropsia
Macropsia is a neurological condition affecting human visual perception, in which objects within an affected section of the visual field appear larger than normal, causing the subject to feel sm...
Macropsia is a neurological condition affecting human visual perception, in which objects within an affected section of the visual field appear larger than normal, causing the subject to feel sm...
Medically unexplained physical symptoms
Medically unexplained physical symptoms or medically unexplained symptoms are patient symptoms for which the treating physician, other healthcare providers, and research scientists have fo...
Medically unexplained physical symptoms or medically unexplained symptoms are patient symptoms for which the treating physician, other healthcare providers, and research scientists have fo...
Menolipsis
Menolipsis is a temporary absence of menstrual periods (temporal amenorrhoea).
Menolipsis is a temporary absence of menstrual periods (temporal amenorrhoea).
Micropsia
Micropsia is a condition affecting human visual perception in which objects are perceived to be smaller than they actually are.
Micropsia is a condition affecting human visual perception in which objects are perceived to be smaller than they actually are.
Monoarthritis
Monoarthritis is inflammation (arthritis) of one joint at a time.
Monoarthritis is inflammation (arthritis) of one joint at a time.
Mucopurulent discharge
Mucopurulent discharge is the emission or secretion of fluid containing mucus and pus (muco- pertaining to mucus and purulent pertaining to pus) from the eye, nose, cervix, vagin...
Mucopurulent discharge is the emission or secretion of fluid containing mucus and pus (muco- pertaining to mucus and purulent pertaining to pus) from the eye, nose, cervix, vagin...
Mucositis
Mucositis is the painful inflammation and ulceration of the mucous membranes lining the digestive tract, usually as an adverse effect of chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment for cancer.
Mucositis is the painful inflammation and ulceration of the mucous membranes lining the digestive tract, usually as an adverse effect of chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment for cancer.
Muscle weakness
Muscle weakness or myasthenia "Hey girl, HEYYYY!!! is a lack of muscle strength.
Muscle weakness or myasthenia "Hey girl, HEYYYY!!! is a lack of muscle strength.
Myerson's sign
Myerson's sign is a medical condition where a patient is unable to resist blinking when tapped on the glabella, the area above the nose and between the eyebrows.
Myerson's sign is a medical condition where a patient is unable to resist blinking when tapped on the glabella, the area above the nose and between the eyebrows.
Myxedematous psychosis
Myxedema psychosis, more colloquially known as myxedema madness, is a relatively uncommon consequence of hypothyroidism, such as in Hashimoto's thyroiditis or patients who have had the thy...
Myxedema psychosis, more colloquially known as myxedema madness, is a relatively uncommon consequence of hypothyroidism, such as in Hashimoto's thyroiditis or patients who have had the thy...
Obdormition
Obdormition (; from Latin obdormire "to fall asleep") is a medical term describing numbness in a limb, often caused by constant pressure on nerves or lack of movement.
Obdormition (; from Latin obdormire "to fall asleep") is a medical term describing numbness in a limb, often caused by constant pressure on nerves or lack of movement.
Oculogyric crisis
Oculogyric crisis (OGC) is the name of a dystonic reaction to certain drugs and/or medical conditions.
Oculogyric crisis (OGC) is the name of a dystonic reaction to certain drugs and/or medical conditions.
Orchialgia
Orchialgia is long-term pain of the testes.
Orchialgia is long-term pain of the testes.
Oropharyngeal dysphagia
Dysphagia is classified into two major types: oropharyngeal dysphagia and esophageal dysphagia.
Dysphagia is classified into two major types: oropharyngeal dysphagia and esophageal dysphagia.
Oscillopsia
Oscillopsia is a visual disturbance in which objects in the visual field appear to oscillate.
Oscillopsia is a visual disturbance in which objects in the visual field appear to oscillate.
Overeating
Overeating generally refers to the long-term consumption of excess food in relation to the energy that an organism expends (or expels via excretion), leading to weight gaining and often obesity.
Overeating generally refers to the long-term consumption of excess food in relation to the energy that an organism expends (or expels via excretion), leading to weight gaining and often obesity.
Pain scale
A pain scale measures a patient's pain intensity or other features.
A pain scale measures a patient's pain intensity or other features.
Palsy
In medicine, palsy is the paralysis of a body part, often accompanied by loss of sensation and by uncontrolled body movements, such as shaking.
In medicine, palsy is the paralysis of a body part, often accompanied by loss of sensation and by uncontrolled body movements, such as shaking.
Paradoxical laughter
Paradoxical laughter is an exaggerated expression of humour which is unwarranted by external events.
Paradoxical laughter is an exaggerated expression of humour which is unwarranted by external events.
Paralysis
Paralysis is loss of muscle function for one or more muscles.
Paralysis is loss of muscle function for one or more muscles.
Paronychia
The nail disease paronychia, commonly misidentified as a synonym for whitlow or felon, is an often-tender bacterial or fungal hand infection or foot infection where the nail and skin meet at the...
The nail disease paronychia, commonly misidentified as a synonym for whitlow or felon, is an often-tender bacterial or fungal hand infection or foot infection where the nail and skin meet at the...
Partial seizure
Partial seizures are seizures which affect only a part of the brain at onset, and are split into two main categories; simple partial seizures and complex partial seizures.
Partial seizures are seizures which affect only a part of the brain at onset, and are split into two main categories; simple partial seizures and complex partial seizures.
Passive-aggressive behavior
Passive–aggressive behavior, a personality trait, is passive, sometimes obstructionist resistance to following through with expectations in interpersonal or occupational situations.
Passive–aggressive behavior, a personality trait, is passive, sometimes obstructionist resistance to following through with expectations in interpersonal or occupational situations.
Passive–aggressive behavior
Passive–aggressive behavior, a personality trait, is passive, sometimes obstructionist resistance to following through with expectations in interpersonal or occupational situations.
Passive–aggressive behavior, a personality trait, is passive, sometimes obstructionist resistance to following through with expectations in interpersonal or occupational situations.
Pathognomonic
Pathognomonic (often misspelled as pathognomic and sometimes as pathomnemonic, synonym to pathopneumonic) is a term, often used in medicine, that means characteristic for a particu...
Pathognomonic (often misspelled as pathognomic and sometimes as pathomnemonic, synonym to pathopneumonic) is a term, often used in medicine, that means characteristic for a particu...
Pel-Ebstein fever
Pel-Ebstein fever is a rarely seen condition noted in patients with Hodgkin's lymphoma in which the patient experiences fevers which cyclicly increase then decrease over an average period of one...
Pel-Ebstein fever is a rarely seen condition noted in patients with Hodgkin's lymphoma in which the patient experiences fevers which cyclicly increase then decrease over an average period of one...
Periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis and adenitis
Periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis and adenitis or periodic fever aphthous pharyngitis and cervical adenopathy syndrome is a medical condition, typically starting in young ch...
Periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis and adenitis or periodic fever aphthous pharyngitis and cervical adenopathy syndrome is a medical condition, typically starting in young ch...
Periorbital dark circles
Periorbital dark circles (or just dark circles) are dark blemishes around the eyes.
Periorbital dark circles (or just dark circles) are dark blemishes around the eyes.
Perspiration
Perspiration (sweating, transpiration, or diaphoresis) is the production of a fluid consisting primarily of water as well as various dissolved solids (chiefly chlorides), that is excreted ...
Perspiration (sweating, transpiration, or diaphoresis) is the production of a fluid consisting primarily of water as well as various dissolved solids (chiefly chlorides), that is excreted ...
Phrenitis
Phrenitis was employed in ancient Greece by Hippocrates and his followers.
Phrenitis was employed in ancient Greece by Hippocrates and his followers.
Platypnea
In medicine, platypnea refers to shortness of breath (dyspnea) that is relieved when lying down, and worsens when sitting or standing up.
In medicine, platypnea refers to shortness of breath (dyspnea) that is relieved when lying down, and worsens when sitting or standing up.
Postoperative fever
Postoperative fever is a common condition challenging doctors to find the right diagnosis, because it can be a hallmark of serious underlying conditions.
Postoperative fever is a common condition challenging doctors to find the right diagnosis, because it can be a hallmark of serious underlying conditions.
Premorbid personality
In psychiatry and neurology, premorbid personality refers to the condition of a patient's personality prior to the definitive onset of a disorder such as schizophrenia or Alzheimer's disease.
In psychiatry and neurology, premorbid personality refers to the condition of a patient's personality prior to the definitive onset of a disorder such as schizophrenia or Alzheimer's disease.
Premorbidity
Premorbidity refers to the state of functionality prior to the onset of a disease or illness.
Premorbidity refers to the state of functionality prior to the onset of a disease or illness.
Presyncope
Presyncope is a state consisting of lightheadedness, muscular weakness, and feeling faint (as opposed to a syncope, which is actually fainting).
Presyncope is a state consisting of lightheadedness, muscular weakness, and feeling faint (as opposed to a syncope, which is actually fainting).
Primary polydipsia
Primary polydipsia or psychogenic polydipsia is a special form of polydipsia.
Primary polydipsia or psychogenic polydipsia is a special form of polydipsia.
Prodrome
In medicine, a prodrome is an early symptom that might indicate the start of a disease before specific symptoms occur.
In medicine, a prodrome is an early symptom that might indicate the start of a disease before specific symptoms occur.
Productive cough
Productive cough are coughs that produce phlegm, in contrast to dry coughs.
Productive cough are coughs that produce phlegm, in contrast to dry coughs.
Pruritus ani
Pruritus ani (also known as anusitis or "the swamps") is the irritation of the skin at the exit of the rectum, known as the anus, causing the desire to scratch.
Pruritus ani (also known as anusitis or "the swamps") is the irritation of the skin at the exit of the rectum, known as the anus, causing the desire to scratch.
Pseudodiarrhea
Pseudodiarrhea, formerly known as hyperdefecation, is defined as increased stool frequency (more than three times daily) with a normal daily stool weight of less than 300 g (Fine and Schil...
Pseudodiarrhea, formerly known as hyperdefecation, is defined as increased stool frequency (more than three times daily) with a normal daily stool weight of less than 300 g (Fine and Schil...
Pseudohallucination
A pseudohallucination is an involuntary sensory experience vivid enough to be regarded as a hallucination, but recognised by the patient not to be the result of external stimuli.
A pseudohallucination is an involuntary sensory experience vivid enough to be regarded as a hallucination, but recognised by the patient not to be the result of external stimuli.
Pseudologia fantastica
Pseudologia phantastica, mythomania, or pathological lying is one of several terms applied by psychiatrists to the behavior of habitual or compulsive lying.
Pseudologia phantastica, mythomania, or pathological lying is one of several terms applied by psychiatrists to the behavior of habitual or compulsive lying.
Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures
Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES), also known as Non-Epileptic Attack Disorders, are events superficially resembling an epileptic seizure, but without the characteristic electrical disch...
Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES), also known as Non-Epileptic Attack Disorders, are events superficially resembling an epileptic seizure, but without the characteristic electrical disch...
Psychotic break
A psychotic break is a term used to describe an occasion of a person experiencing an episode of acute primary psychosis, either for the first time or after a significant period of relative asymp...
A psychotic break is a term used to describe an occasion of a person experiencing an episode of acute primary psychosis, either for the first time or after a significant period of relative asymp...
Radial neuropathy
Radial neuropathy (or radial mononeuropathy) is a type of mononeuropathy which results from acute trauma to the radial nerve that extends the length of the arm.
Radial neuropathy (or radial mononeuropathy) is a type of mononeuropathy which results from acute trauma to the radial nerve that extends the length of the arm.
Renal colic
Renal colic is a type of pain commonly caused by kidney stones.
Renal colic is a type of pain commonly caused by kidney stones.
Rheum
Rheum (; from Greek: ῥεῦμα, rheuma, a flowing, rheum) is thin mucus naturally discharged as a watery substance from the eyes, nose or mouth during sleep (contrast mucopurulent discharge).
Rheum (; from Greek: ῥεῦμα, rheuma, a flowing, rheum) is thin mucus naturally discharged as a watery substance from the eyes, nose or mouth during sleep (contrast mucopurulent discharge).
Rhinorrhea
Rhinorrhea or rhinorrhoea, commonly referred to as runny nose, consists of a significant amount of nasal fluid.
Rhinorrhea or rhinorrhoea, commonly referred to as runny nose, consists of a significant amount of nasal fluid.
Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction or SI Joint Dysfunction is a condition in which the joint is locked, partially dislocated or "subluxated" (see "subluxation") in a non-anatomically correct pos...
Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction or SI Joint Dysfunction is a condition in which the joint is locked, partially dislocated or "subluxated" (see "subluxation") in a non-anatomically correct pos...
Self-hatred
Self-hatred, self-loathing, also sometimes autophobia refers to an extreme dislike of oneself, or being angry at oneself.
Self-hatred, self-loathing, also sometimes autophobia refers to an extreme dislike of oneself, or being angry at oneself.
Shyness
In humans, shyness (also called diffidence) is a social psychology term used to describe the feeling of apprehension, lack of comfort, or awkwardness experienced when a person is in proxim...
In humans, shyness (also called diffidence) is a social psychology term used to describe the feeling of apprehension, lack of comfort, or awkwardness experienced when a person is in proxim...
Sickness behavior
Sickness behavior is a coordinated set of adaptive behavioral changes that develop in ill individuals during the course of an infection.
Sickness behavior is a coordinated set of adaptive behavioral changes that develop in ill individuals during the course of an infection.
SLUDGE syndrome
SLUDGE is a mnemonic of a pathological effects indicative of massive discharge of the parasympathetic nervous system.
SLUDGE is a mnemonic of a pathological effects indicative of massive discharge of the parasympathetic nervous system.
Smoker's cough
Smoker's cough is a kind of cough seen especially in smokers.
Smoker's cough is a kind of cough seen especially in smokers.
Splinter hemorrhage
Splinter hemorrhages (or haemorrhages) are tiny lines that run vertically under nails.
Splinter hemorrhages (or haemorrhages) are tiny lines that run vertically under nails.
Stomatitis
Stomatitis is an inflammation of the mucous lining of any of the structures in the mouth, which may involve the cheeks, gums, tongue, lips, throat, and roof or floor of the mouth.
Stomatitis is an inflammation of the mucous lining of any of the structures in the mouth, which may involve the cheeks, gums, tongue, lips, throat, and roof or floor of the mouth.
Strangury
Strangury 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 in...
Strangury 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 in...
Stretch syncope
Stretch syncope is a condition wherein a person experiences fainting while stretching the upper limbs upward with the spine extended, or with bending of the neck all the way backwards.
Stretch syncope is a condition wherein a person experiences fainting while stretching the upper limbs upward with the spine extended, or with bending of the neck all the way backwards.
Subclinical infection
A subclinical infection is the asymptomatic (without apparent sign) carrying of an (infection) by an individual of an agent (microbe, intestinal parasite, or virus) that usually is a pathogen ...
A subclinical infection is the asymptomatic (without apparent sign) carrying of an (infection) by an individual of an agent (microbe, intestinal parasite, or virus) that usually is a pathogen ...
Superior canal dehiscence
Superior canal dehiscence syndrome (SCDS) is a rare medical condition of the inner ear, first described in 1998 by Dr. Lloyd B. Minor of Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, USA, leading to hear...
Superior canal dehiscence syndrome (SCDS) is a rare medical condition of the inner ear, first described in 1998 by Dr. Lloyd B. Minor of Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, USA, leading to hear...
Symptom
A symptom (from Greek σύμπτωμα, "accident, misfortune, that which befalls", from συμπίπτω, "I befall", from συν- "together, with" + πίπτω, "I fall") is a departure from normal fu...
A symptom (from Greek σύμπτωμα, "accident, misfortune, that which befalls", from συμπίπτω, "I befall", from συν- "together, with" + πίπτω, "I fall") is a departure from normal fu...
Symptoms and signs of Graves' disease
Virtually all the symptoms and signs of Grave's disease result from the direct and indirect effects of hyperthyroidism, with exceptions being Graves' ophthalmopathy, goitre and pretibial myxedem...
Virtually all the symptoms and signs of Grave's disease result from the direct and indirect effects of hyperthyroidism, with exceptions being Graves' ophthalmopathy, goitre and pretibial myxedem...
Tachypnea
Tachypnea means rapid breathing.
Tachypnea means rapid breathing.
Tardive dyskinesia
Tardive dyskinesia is a difficult-to-treat form of dyskinesia (disorder resulting in involuntary, repetitive body movements) that can be tardive (having a slow or belated onset).
Tardive dyskinesia is a difficult-to-treat form of dyskinesia (disorder resulting in involuntary, repetitive body movements) that can be tardive (having a slow or belated onset).
Target lesion
Target lesion in dermatology is the typical lesion of erythema multiforme (EM) in which a vesicle is surrounded by an often hemorrhagic maculopapule; EM is often self-limited, of acute onset, re...
Target lesion in dermatology is the typical lesion of erythema multiforme (EM) in which a vesicle is surrounded by an often hemorrhagic maculopapule; EM is often self-limited, of acute onset, re...
Tetanic contraction
A tetanic contraction (or tetanized state) occurs when a motor unit has been maximally stimulated by its motor neuron.
A tetanic contraction (or tetanized state) occurs when a motor unit has been maximally stimulated by its motor neuron.
The great imitator
The Great Imitator is a phrase used for medical conditions that feature nonspecific symptoms and may be confused with a number of other diseases.
The Great Imitator is a phrase used for medical conditions that feature nonspecific symptoms and may be confused with a number of other diseases.
Tic
A tic is a sudden, repetitive, nonrhythmic, stereotyped motor movement or vocalization involving discrete muscle groups.
A tic is a sudden, repetitive, nonrhythmic, stereotyped motor movement or vocalization involving discrete muscle groups.
Tonic-clonic seizure
Tonic–clonic seizures (formerly known as grand mal seizures or gran mal seizures) are a type of generalized seizure that affects the entire brain.
Tonic–clonic seizures (formerly known as grand mal seizures or gran mal seizures) are a type of generalized seizure that affects the entire brain.
Tonic–clonic seizure
Tonic–clonic seizures are a type of generalized seizure that affects the entire brain.
Tonic–clonic seizures are a type of generalized seizure that affects the entire brain.
Tourettism
Tourettism refers to the presence of Tourette-like symptoms in the absence of Tourette syndrome, as the result of other diseases or conditions, known as "secondary causes".
Tourettism refers to the presence of Tourette-like symptoms in the absence of Tourette syndrome, as the result of other diseases or conditions, known as "secondary causes".
Traveler's diarrhea
Traveler's diarrhea or traveller's diarrhoea, abbreviated to TD, is the most common illness affecting travelers.
Traveler's diarrhea or traveller's diarrhoea, abbreviated to TD, is the most common illness affecting travelers.
Tullio phenomenon
Tullio phenomenon, sound-induced vertigo, dizziness, nausea and/or eye movement (nystagmus) was first described in 1929 by the Italian biologist Prof.
Tullio phenomenon, sound-induced vertigo, dizziness, nausea and/or eye movement (nystagmus) was first described in 1929 by the Italian biologist Prof.
Waxy flexibility
Waxy flexibility is a psychomotor symptom of catatonic schizophrenia which leads to a decreased response to stimuli and a tendency to remain in an immobile posture.
Waxy flexibility is a psychomotor symptom of catatonic schizophrenia which leads to a decreased response to stimuli and a tendency to remain in an immobile posture.
Weakness
Weakness is a symptom used to describe a number of different conditions, including: lack of muscle strength, malaise, dizziness or fatigue.
Weakness is a symptom used to describe a number of different conditions, including: lack of muscle strength, malaise, dizziness or fatigue.
Weather pains
Weather pains or weather related pain classified as Other specified adverse effects not elsewhere classified, is a phenomenon that occurs when people feel pain, particularly joint pa...
Weather pains or weather related pain classified as Other specified adverse effects not elsewhere classified, is a phenomenon that occurs when people feel pain, particularly joint pa...