Disease

a serious form of actinomycosis that affects the abdomen

a rare inherited disorder of fat metabolism

a breakdown of a cell layer in the epidermis

an abnormal but benign thickening of the prickle-cell layer of the skin (as in psoriasis)

a skin disease characterized by dark wartlike patches in the body folds; can be benign or malignant

an inherited skeletal disorder beginning before birth

an inherited skeletal disorder beginning before birth

an inflammatory disease involving the sebaceous glands

a skin disease of adults (more often women) in which blood vessels of the face enlarge resulting in a flushed appearance

the most common form of acne

a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles

dermatitis caused exposure to sunlight

an overgrowth of skin layers resulting from extended exposure to the sun

disease of cattle that can be transmitted to humans

an acute viral disease marked by inflammation of nerve cells of the brain stem and spinal cord

glaucoma in which the iris blocks the outflow of aqueous humor

rapidly progressing leukemia

acute leukemia characterized by proliferation of immature lymphoblast-like cells in bone marrow, lymph nodes, spleen, and blood; most common in children

acute leukemia characterized by proliferation of immature lymphoblast-like cells in bone marrow, lymph nodes, spleen, and blood; most common in children

acute leukemia characterized by proliferation of granular leukocytes; most common in adolescents and young adults

acute leukemia characterized by proliferation of granular leukocytes; most common in adolescents and young adults

pyelonephritis resulting from the spread of a bladder infection

SCID resulting from mutation of a gene that codes for adenosine deaminase

malignant tumor originating in glandular epithelium

malignant renal tumor of young children characterized by hypertension and blood in the urine and the presence of a palpable mass

acute lung injury characterized by coughing and rales

mild form of diabetes mellitus that develops gradually in adults; can be precipitated by obesity or severe stress or menopause or other factors; can usually be controlled by diet and hypoglycemic agents without injections of insulin

mild form of diabetes mellitus that develops gradually in adults; can be precipitated by obesity or severe stress or menopause or other factors; can usually be controlled by diet and hypoglycemic agents without injections of insulin

macular degeneration that is age-related

a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles

a mild form of smallpox caused by a less virulent form of the virus

an inherited disorder characterized by an increase in bone density; in severe forms the bone marrow cavity may be obliterated

a disease of alders caused by the woolly alder aphid

eczema caused by an allergic reaction

a disease caused by deficiency of niacin or tryptophan

wasting of the bony socket

form of rhabdomyosarcoma occurring mainly in adolescents and young adults

form of rhabdomyosarcoma occurring mainly in adolescents and young adults

a mild form of bubonic plague

a mild form of bubonic plague

macular degeneration that is age-related

inflammation of the intestines caused by Endamoeba histolytica; usually acquired by ingesting food or water contaminated with feces; characterized by severe diarrhea

inflammation of the intestines caused by Endamoeba histolytica; usually acquired by ingesting food or water contaminated with feces; characterized by severe diarrhea

a disease of cattle that is transmitted by cattle ticks

a heart condition marked by paroxysms of chest pain due to reduced oxygen to the heart

a rare malignant neoplasm arising from vascular tissue

glaucoma in which the iris blocks the outflow of aqueous humor

a disease that typically does not affect human beings

a chronic form of spondylitis primarily in males and marked by impaired mobility of the spine; sometimes leads to ankylosis

lung disease caused by inhaling coal dust

a highly infectious animal disease

a form of anthrax infection acquired by inhalation of dust containing Bacillus anthracis; initial symptoms (chill and cough and dyspnea and rapid pulse) are followed by extreme cardiovascular collapse

a disease of apple trees

a disease of apple trees

acute lung injury characterized by coughing and rales

lung disease caused by inhaling asbestos particles

influenza caused by the Asian virus that was first isolated in 1957

a contagious disease that affects the small intestine

influenza caused by the Asian virus that was first isolated in 1957

an opportunistic infection by a fungus of the genus Aspergillus; characterized by inflammation and lesions of the ear and other organs

inflammation of the lungs caused by inhaling or choking on vomitus; may occur during unconsciousness (anesthesia or drunkenness or seizure or cardiac arrest)

respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing

a severe form of dermatitis characterized by atopy

a severe form of dermatitis characterized by atopy

a chronic autoimmune disease with inflammation of the joints and marked deformities; something (possibly a virus) triggers an attack on the synovium by the immune system, which releases cytokines that stimulate an inflammatory reaction that can lead to the destruction of all components of the joint

an acute respiratory disease marked by high fever and coughing; caused by mycoplasma; primarily affecting children and young adults

severe diabetes mellitus with an early onset

any of a large group of diseases characterized by abnormal functioning of the immune system that causes your immune system to produce antibodies against your own tissues

any of a large group of diseases characterized by abnormal functioning of the immune system that causes your immune system to produce antibodies against your own tissues

a disease caused by a dominant mutant gene on an autosome

a disease caused by a dominant mutant gene on an autosome

a disease caused by the presence of two recessive mutant genes on an autosome

a disease caused by the presence of two recessive mutant genes on an autosome

any of several diseases caused by deficiency of one or more vitamins

an acute infection of the intestine by shigella bacteria

a serious bacterial disease of young chickens

a serious bacterial disease of young chickens

allergic eczema caused by flour or other ingredients handled by bakers

an infectious disease of domestic animals often resulting in spontaneous abortion; transmittable to human beings

a blight of bean plants

a form of muscular dystrophy that sets in in adolescence or adulthood and progresses slowly but will affect all voluntary muscles; characterized by generalized weakness and muscle wasting that affects limb and trunk muscles first; similar to Duchenne's muscular dystrophy but less severe; inheritance is X-linked recessive (carried by females but affecting only males)

a disease of beet plants

avitaminosis caused by lack of thiamine (vitamin B1)

any of various diseases of animals characterized by edema of the head and neck

the epidemic form of bubonic plague experienced during the Middle Ages when it killed nearly half the people of western Europe

a disease of the liver (especially in sheep and cattle) caused by liver flukes and their by-products

disease of plum and cherry trees characterized by black excrescences on the branches

lung disease caused by inhaling coal dust

lung disease caused by inhaling coal dust

the epidemic form of bubonic plague experienced during the Middle Ages when it killed nearly half the people of western Europe

a fungous disease causing darkening and decay of the leaves of fruits and vegetables

any of several fungous diseases of plants that produce small black spots on the plant

caused by a flavivirus transmitted by a mosquito

heart cherry with dark flesh and skin cherry

any of several human or animal diseases characterized by dark urine resulting from rapid breakdown of red blood cells

a phase of fire blight in which cankers appear

a disease of the central nervous system affecting especially horses and cattle; characterized by an unsteady swaying gait and frequent falling

a disease of Scotch pines

any of several diseases of pines caused by rust fungi of the genus Cronartium and marked by destructive invasion of bark and sapwood and producing blisters externally

spavin caused by distension of the veins

a viral disease of sheep and cattle that is transmitted by biting midges

spavin caused by collection of fluids

spavin caused by a bony growth

an acute infectious disease occurring in epidemic form and featuring paroxysms of pain (usually in the chest)

fungous disease of lettuce that first rots lower leaves and spreads upward

a disease (common in India and around the Mediterranean area) caused by a rickettsia that is transmitted to humans by a reddish brown tick (ixodid) that lives on dogs and other mammals

a fatal disease of cattle that affects the central nervous system; causes staggering and agitation

meningitis caused by bacteria and often fatal

an inherited disorder of metabolism in which the urine has a odor characteristic of maple syrup; if untreated it can lead to mental retardation and death in early childhood

a tropical disease spread by mosquitoes

cancer of the breast

a chronic emphysema of the horse that causes difficult expiration and heaving of the flanks

respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing

pneumonia characterized by acute inflammation of the walls of the bronchioles

inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchioles

inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchial tubes

pneumonia characterized by acute inflammation of the walls of the bronchioles

severe respiratory disease of birds that takes the form of an acute rapidly fatal pneumonia in young chickens and turkeys

any of certain fungous diseases of plants characterized by browning and decay of tissues

disease of citrus trees caused by the fungus Phytophthora citrophthora

an infectious disease of domestic animals often resulting in spontaneous abortion; transmittable to human beings

a fatal disease of cattle that affects the central nervous system; causes staggering and agitation

an allergic contact dermatitis developed around the lips of children who chew bubble gum

the most common form of the plague in humans

a disease of pigs resulting in swelling of the snout

a viral disease of camels closely related to smallpox

a malignant growth caused by uncontrolled cell division

malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues

malignant neoplastic disease of the liver usually occurring as a metastasis from another cancer; symptoms include loss of appetite and weakness and bloating and jaundice and upper abdominal discomfort

the most common form of skin cancer

a disease affecting the canes of various bush fruits

an acute feverish disease in people and in dogs marked by gastroenteritis and mild jaundice

chorea in dogs

a viral disease of young dogs characterized by high fever and respiratory inflammation

any malignant tumor derived from epithelial tissue

a cluster of malignant cells that has not yet invaded the deeper epithelial tissue or spread to other parts of the body

a disease seen in patients with lung cancer and characterized by weakness and fatigue of hip and thigh muscles and an aching back; caused by antibodies directed against the neuromuscular junctions

a malignant neoplasm composed of carcinoma and sarcoma extensively intermixed

a disease thought to be transmitted to humans by a scratch from a cat

any of several disease of livestock marked by fever and edema of the respiratory tract

an acute infectious viral disease of cattle

a fungous leaf spot disease of the celery plant

inflammation of the brain and spinal cord and their meninges

meningitis caused by bacteria and often fatal

meningitis caused by bacteria and often fatal

the commonest and least severe form of actinomycosis

the most common congenital disease

a mild form of diabetes mellitus in which there are no overt symptoms but there are abnormal responses to some diagnostic procedures

a disease of American chestnut trees

a disease of American chestnut trees

a disease of American chestnut trees

an acute contagious disease caused by herpes varicella zoster virus; causes a rash of vesicles on the face and body

a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria of the genus Chlamydia

often fatal form of gastroenteritis occurring in children

severe stomach pain or queasiness

widespread xanthomas

an inherited skeletal disorder beginning before birth

a malignant neoplasm of cartilage cells

any of several degenerative nervous disorders characterized by spasmodic movements of the body and limbs

a cerebral meningitis with cellular infiltration of the meninges

a form of bronchitis characterized by excess production of sputum leading to a chronic cough and obstruction of air flow

eczema characterized by thickening of the skin with accentuated skin lines

glaucoma caused by blockage of the canal of Schlemm

slowly progressing leukemia

chronic leukemia characterized by lymphoblast-like cells

chronic leukemia characterized by granular leukocytes

a nonreversible lung disease that is a combination of emphysema and chronic bronchitis; usually patients have been heavy cigarette smokers

pyelonephritis that develops slowly and can lead to renal failure if untreated; often associated with a kidney stone or with narrowing of the urinary passageways

a wildlife disease that affects deer and elk

a chronic disease interfering with the liver's functioning

a chronic disease interfering with the normal functioning of the liver; the major cause is chronic alcoholism

glaucoma in which the iris blocks the outflow of aqueous humor

lung disease caused by inhaling coal dust

a blight affecting the coffee plant

having a low or inadequate temperature

caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1)

a disease affecting the trunks of pear and apple trees

a malignant tumor of the colon

a mild viral infection involving the nose and respiratory passages (but not the lungs)

a benign growth (often with a rough surface)

a disease that can be communicated from one person to another

a small benign wart on or around the genitals and anus

a rare congenital disorder of blood coagulation in which no fibrinogen is found in the blood plasma

a disease or disorder that is inherited genetically

congenital condition in which the colon does not have the normal network of nerves; there is little urge to defecate so the feces accumulate and cause megacolon

a rare congenital anemia characterized by pancytopenia and hypoplasia of the bone marrow

a delayed type of allergic reaction of the skin resulting from skin contact with a specific allergen (such as poison ivy)

an infectious disease of domestic animals often resulting in spontaneous abortion; transmittable to human beings

any disease easily transmitted by contact

a fatal form of homozygous thalassemia (inherited from both parents) in which there is no hemoglobin; skeletal deformations; heart and spleen and liver enlarged

a fatal form of homozygous thalassemia (inherited from both parents) in which there is no hemoglobin; skeletal deformations; heart and spleen and liver enlarged

a cataract that affects the lens cortex

a fatal disease of freshwater fish caused by a flagellated protozoan invading the skin

a fungus disease of cranberries

a viral disease of cattle causing a mild skin disease affecting the udder; formerly used to inoculate humans against smallpox

a dermatitis of the scalp that is common in infants

a feeling of fear and revulsion

a congenital form of anemia occurring mostly in blacks

a congenital form of anemia occurring mostly in blacks

a disease of infants and young children

a bacterial disease of plants (especially pome and stone fruits and grapes and roses) which forms excrescences on the stem near the ground

a fungous disease of alfalfa which forms white excrescences at the base of the stem

any substance considered disgustingly foul or unpleasant

a mild form of smallpox caused by a less virulent form of the virus

a communicable infection transmitted by sexual intercourse or genital contact

a communicable infection transmitted by sexual intercourse or genital contact

a form of anthrax infection that begins as papule that becomes a vesicle and breaks with a discharge of toxins; symptoms of septicemia are severe with vomiting and high fever and profuse sweating; the infection is often fatal

the presence of one or more cysts in a breast

the most common congenital disease

the presence of one or more cysts in a breast

inflammation of the urinary bladder and ureters

a specific pattern of swelling in the central retina

a plant disease caused by a fungus

a condition in which white scales of dead skin are shed by the scalp

a tropical disease spread by mosquitoes

a rare hereditary condition marked by dark crusted patches

a highly infectious disease of rodents (especially rabbits and squirrels) and sometimes transmitted to humans by ticks or flies or by handling infected animals

any disease caused by a lack of an essential nutrient

chronic breakdown of cartilage in the joints

chronic breakdown of cartilage in the joints

a severe form of hepatitis

a tropical disease spread by mosquitoes

inflammation of the skin

an autoimmune disease that affects the blood vessels and connective tissue; fibrous connective tissue is deposited in the skin

disorder involving lesions or eruptions of the skin

a rare form of diabetes resulting from a deficiency of vasopressin (the pituitary hormone that regulates the kidneys); characterized by the chronic excretion of large amounts of pale dilute urine which results in dehydration and extreme thirst

diabetes caused by a relative or absolute deficiency of insulin and characterized by polyuria

retinopathy involving damage to the small blood vessels in the retina; results from chronically high blood glucose levels in people with poorly controlled diabetes

dermatitis of the thighs and buttocks of infants

dermatitis of the thighs and buttocks of infants

an acute infectious disease occurring in epidemic form and featuring paroxysms of pain (usually in the chest)

a disease of plants characterized by the gradual dying of the young shoots starting at the tips and progressing to the larger branches

acute contagious infection caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae; marked by the formation of a false membrane in the throat and other air passages causing difficulty in breathing

a chronic skin disease occurring primarily in women between the ages of 20 and 40; characterized by an eruption of red lesions over the cheeks and bridge of the nose

a disease characterized by impairment of neuromuscular junctions

a disease affecting the skin

an inflammatory disease of connective tissue with variable features including fever and weakness and fatigability and joint pains and skin lesions on the face or neck or arms

a chronic progressive nervous disorder involving loss of myelin sheath around certain nerve fibers

a chronic progressive nervous disorder involving loss of myelin sheath around certain nerve fibers

a form of muscular dystrophy that sets in between 40 and 60 years of age and is characterized by weakness and wasting of the muscles of the hands and forearms and lower legs; inheritance is autosomal dominant

any of various infectious viral diseases of animals

a disease of the liver (especially in sheep and cattle) caused by liver flukes and their by-products

a chronic skin disease occurring primarily in women between the ages of 20 and 40; characterized by an eruption of red lesions over the cheeks and bridge of the nose

diabetes caused by a relative or absolute deficiency of insulin and characterized by polyuria

a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time

lobar pneumonia involving both lungs

a congenital form of anemia occurring mostly in blacks

a congenital form of anemia occurring mostly in blacks

(plural) an eye disease resulting from small accumulations of hyaline bodies underneath the retina

a crumbling and drying of timber or bulbs or potatoes or fruit caused by a fungus

the most common form of muscular dystrophy

disease of elms caused by a fungus

a genetic abnormality resulting in short stature

an infection of the intestines marked by severe diarrhea

hereditary disease (autosomal recessive) consisting of an error is mucopolysaccharide metabolism; characterized by severe abnormalities in development of skeletal cartilage and bone and mental retardation

any of several hereditary diseases of the muscular system characterized by weakness and wasting of skeletal muscles

a disease seen in patients with lung cancer and characterized by weakness and fatigue of hip and thigh muscles and an aching back; caused by antibodies directed against the neuromuscular junctions

eczema characterized by a feverish condition and widespread eruption of vesicles; most common in children

eczema characterized by thickening of the skin with accentuated skin lines

a now rare complication of vaccinia superimposed on atopic dermatitis with high fever and generalized vesicles and papulovesicles

malignant renal tumor of young children characterized by hypertension and blood in the urine and the presence of a palpable mass

malignant neoplasm of the testis

form of rhabdomyosarcoma occurring mainly in infants and children

form of rhabdomyosarcoma occurring mainly in infants and children

a collection of pus in a body cavity

inflammation of the brain and spinal cord and their meninges

a disease that is constantly present to a greater or lesser degree in people of a certain class or in people living in a particular location

acute infection caused by rickettsia and transmitted by the bite of an infected flea; characterized by fever and chills and muscle aches and a rash

cancer of the uterine lining

cancer of the uterine lining

malignant tumor in bone marrow

an inflammatory complication of leprosy that results in painful skin lesions on the arms and legs and face

serious infection marked by intestinal inflammation and ulceration; caused by Salmonella typhosa ingested with food or water

a disease of the intestinal tract

a disease of cattle and sheep that is attributed to toxins absorbed from the intestines

a contagious disease that affects the small intestine

any infectious disease that develops and spreads rapidly to many people

meningitis caused by bacteria and often fatal

an acute infectious disease occurring in epidemic form and featuring paroxysms of pain (usually in the chest)

an acute contagious viral disease characterized by fever and by swelling of the parotid glands

an acute infectious disease occurring in epidemic form and featuring paroxysms of pain (usually in the chest)

a contagious viral disease that is a milder form of measles lasting three or four days; can be damaging to a fetus during the first trimester

a malignant tumor of the epithelial tissue

an acute bacterial disease of horses characterized by inflammation of the mucous membranes

a fungus that infects various cereal plants forming compact black masses of branching filaments that replace many grains of the plant; source of medicinally important alkaloids and of lysergic acid

an acute streptococcal infection characterized by deep-red inflammation of the skin and mucous membranes

abnormal redness of the skin resulting from dilation of blood vessels (as in sunburn or inflammation)

a red rash caused by hypersensitivity to a drug or disease or other allergen

skin condition characterized by tender red nodules on the shins and legs

an inflammatory complication of leprosy that results in painful skin lesions on the arms and legs and face

redness of the skin caused by exposure to the rays of the sun

any skin disorder involving abnormal redness

the state of being a eunuch

malignant tumor in bone marrow

malignant tumor in bone marrow

malignant tumor in bone marrow

a viral disease of infants and young children

exophthalmos occurring in association with goiter

any disease of the eye

disease of rice

congenital disorder characterized by high levels of cholesterol and early development of atherosclerosis

a rare congenital anemia characterized by pancytopenia and hypoplasia of the bone marrow

a rare congenital anemia characterized by pancytopenia and hypoplasia of the bone marrow

yellow discoloration as a result of the accumulation of certain fats (triglycerides) in the liver; can be caused by alcoholic cirrhosis or pregnancy or exposure to certain toxins

caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1)

the presence of one or more cysts in a breast

the presence of one or more cysts in a breast

the most common congenital disease

a disease caused by nematodes in the blood or tissues of the body causing blockage of lymphatic vessels

a disease blackening the leaves of pear and apple trees

an abnormal passage leading from a suppurating cavity to the body surface

a chronic inflammation of the withers of a horse

smut affecting leaves and stems of cereals and other grasses

an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease

contagious degenerative infection of the feet of hoofed animals (especially cattle and sheep)

acute contagious disease of cloven-footed animals marked by ulcers in the mouth and around the hoofs

an acute diarrheal disease (especially of chickens) caused by the microorganism that causes hemorrhagic septicemia

either of two acute viral diseases of domestic fowl

an infectious tropical disease resembling syphilis in its early stages; marked by red skin eruptions and ulcerating lesions

an infectious tropical disease resembling syphilis in its early stages; marked by red skin eruptions and ulcerating lesions

acute skin disease characterized by the presence of many furuncles

wilt caused by fungi of the genus Fusarium

a genetic disease (autosomal recessive) in which an enzyme needed to metabolize galactose is deficient or absent; typically develops shortly after birth

hereditary disease (autosomal recessive) consisting of an error is mucopolysaccharide metabolism; characterized by severe abnormalities in development of skeletal cartilage and bone and mental retardation

inflammation of the stomach and intestines

a rare chronic disorder of lipid metabolism of genetic origin

a disease or disorder that is inherited genetically

a disease or disorder that is inherited genetically

a disease or disorder that is inherited genetically

a disease or disorder that is inherited genetically

an infection caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) that is usually transmitted by sexual contact; marked by recurrent attacks of painful eruptions on the skin and mucous membranes of the genital area

a small benign wart on or around the genitals and anus

a contagious viral disease that is a milder form of measles lasting three or four days; can be damaging to a fetus during the first trimester

infectious bacterial disease of human beings transmitted by contact with infected animals or infected meat or milk products; characterized by fever and headache

malignant tumor originating in glandular epithelium

malignant tumor originating in glandular epithelium

an acute disease characterized by fever and swollen lymph nodes and an abnormal increase of mononuclear leucocytes or monocytes in the bloodstream; not highly contagious; some believe it can be transmitted by kissing

the most common form of the plague in humans

abnormally enlarged thyroid gland

a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra

a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra

a painful inflammation of the big toe and foot caused by defects in uric acid metabolism resulting in deposits of the acid and its salts in the blood and joints

a painful inflammation of the big toe and foot caused by defects in uric acid metabolism resulting in deposits of the acid and its salts in the blood and joints

a malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues

a venereal disease caused by a bacterium of the genus Calymmatobacterium; characterized by a pimply rash of the skin in the genital and groin region

a venereal disease caused by a bacterium of the genus Calymmatobacterium; characterized by a pimply rash of the skin in the genital and groin region

a bacterial wilt of tobacco plants

exophthalmos occurring in association with goiter

disease of rice

severe diabetes mellitus with an early onset

disease of citrus trees caused by the fungus Phytophthora citrophthora

a phase of crown gall (especially in apples) during which there is abnormal development of fine fibrous roots

a blight affecting the leaves of oats and other grasses

a blight of bean plants

chronic granulomatous communicable disease occurring in tropical and subtropical regions; characterized by inflamed nodules beneath the skin and wasting of body parts; caused by the bacillus Mycobacterium leprae

autoimmune disorder of the thyroid gland

the form of ratbite fever occurring in the United States

a blight of the heads of cereals

a common cold affecting the nasal passages and resulting in congestion and sneezing and headache

any plant disease in which the central part of a plant rots

a chronic emphysema of the horse that causes difficult expiration and heaving of the flanks

an acute infectious disease characterized by pneumonia and blood infection

an acute but benign form of viral hepatitis caused by an RNA virus that does not persist in the blood serum and is usually transmitted by ingesting food or drink that is contaminated with fecal matter

an acute (sometimes fatal) form of viral hepatitis caused by a DNA virus that tends to persist in the blood serum and is transmitted by sexual contact or by transfusion or by ingestion of contaminated blood or other bodily fluids

a viral hepatitis clinically indistinguishable from hepatitis B but caused by a single-stranded RNA virus; usually transmitted by parenteral means (as injection of an illicit drug or blood transfusion or exposure to blood or blood products)

a severe form of hepatitis

carcinoma of the liver

carcinoma of the liver

a rare inherited disorder of copper metabolism

carcinoma of the liver

a disease or disorder that is inherited genetically

a disease or disorder that is inherited genetically

viral diseases causing eruptions of the skin or mucous membrane

an infection caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) that is usually transmitted by sexual contact; marked by recurrent attacks of painful eruptions on the skin and mucous membranes of the genital area

caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1)

a herpes virus that affects the skin and nervous system

a herpes virus that causes shingles

a temporary red mark on a person's skin resulting from kissing or sucking by their lover

congenital condition in which the colon does not have the normal network of nerves; there is little urge to defecate so the feces accumulate and cause megacolon

leukemia characterized by the proliferation of monocytes and monoblasts in the blood

leukemia characterized by the proliferation of monocytes and monoblasts in the blood

a malignant disorder in which there is progressive (but painless) enlargement of lymph tissue followed by enlargement of the spleen and liver

highly infectious virus disease of swine

acute contagious disease of cloven-footed animals marked by ulcers in the mouth and around the hoofs

hereditary disease

hereditary disease

hereditary disease (autosomal recessive) consisting of an error is mucopolysaccharide metabolism; characterized by severe abnormalities in development of skeletal cartilage and bone and mental retardation

hereditary disease (autosomal recessive) consisting of an error is mucopolysaccharide metabolism; characterized by severe abnormalities in development of skeletal cartilage and bone and mental retardation

an acute lung disease of the newborn

a genetic disorder characterized by high levels of beta-lipoproteins and cholesterol; can lead to atherosclerosis at an early age

a severe dermatitis of herbivorous domestic animals attributable to photosensitivity from eating Saint John's wort

incompetence of the gonads

any of several diseases caused by deficiency of one or more vitamins

any of several congenital diseases in which the skin is dry and scaly like a fish

severe diabetes mellitus with an early onset

purpura associated with a reduction in circulating blood platelets which can result from a variety of factors

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

a very contagious infection of the skin

any of a number of diseases in which an inherited defect (usually a missing or inadequate enzyme) results in an abnormality of metabolism

a contagious disease that affects the small intestine

a disease (common in India and around the Mediterranean area) caused by a rickettsia that is transmitted to humans by a reddish brown tick (ixodid) that lives on dogs and other mammals

disease or disability resulting from conditions of employment (usually from long exposure to a noxious substance or from continuous repetition of certain acts)

a hereditary disorder of lipid metabolism occurring most frequently in individuals of Jewish descent in eastern Europe; accumulation of lipids in nervous tissue results in death in early childhood

an acute viral disease marked by inflammation of nerve cells of the brain stem and spinal cord

a disease transmitted only by a specific kind of contact

an acute but benign form of viral hepatitis caused by an RNA virus that does not persist in the blood serum and is usually transmitted by ingesting food or drink that is contaminated with fecal matter

an acute disease characterized by fever and swollen lymph nodes and an abnormal increase of mononuclear leucocytes or monocytes in the bloodstream; not highly contagious; some believe it can be transmitted by kissing

a disease characterized by inflammation

a form of anthrax infection acquired by inhalation of dust containing Bacillus anthracis; initial symptoms (chill and cough and dyspnea and rapid pulse) are followed by extreme cardiovascular collapse

a disease or disorder that is inherited genetically

a disease or disorder that is inherited genetically

severe diabetes mellitus with an early onset

pneumonia occurring in infants or in persons with impaired immune systems (as AIDS victims)

chronic lung disease affecting the interstitial tissue of the lungs

inflammation of the stomach and intestines

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

skin disorder induced by a tropical climate

a congenital progressive disorder of lipid metabolism having an onset at age 5 and characterized by blindness and dementia and early death

severe diabetes mellitus with an early onset

a form of rheumatoid arthritis that affects children

a small benign growth on the faces of hands of children

severe diabetes mellitus with an early onset

a mild form of smallpox caused by a less virulent form of the virus

the endemic form of beriberi

hypogonadism with anosmia

a sarcoma that starts with purplish spots on the feet and legs and spreads from the skin to lymph nodes and internal organs; a common manifestation of AIDS

a now rare complication of vaccinia superimposed on atopic dermatitis with high fever and generalized vesicles and papulovesicles

an acute disease of young children characterized by a rash and swollen lymph nodes and fever; of unknown cause

a disease (common in India and around the Mediterranean area) caused by a rickettsia that is transmitted to humans by a reddish brown tick (ixodid) that lives on dogs and other mammals

any skin disorder consisting of a growth that appears horny

skin disease characterized by a scaly rash on the palms and soles; associated with Reiter's syndrome

any skin disorder consisting of a growth that appears horny

any abnormal condition of the outer skin (epidermis)

any disease of the cornea

a skin condition marked by an overgrowth of layers of horny skin

skin disease characterized by a scaly rash on the palms and soles; associated with Reiter's syndrome

a rare hereditary condition marked by dark crusted patches

a skin disease characterized by dark wartlike patches in the body folds; can be benign or malignant

keratosis characterized by hard conical elevations in the openings of sebaceous glands (especially of arms and thighs)

severe diabetes mellitus with an early onset

mild form of diabetes mellitus that develops gradually in adults; can be precipitated by obesity or severe stress or menopause or other factors; can usually be controlled by diet and hypoglycemic agents without injections of insulin

mild form of diabetes mellitus that develops gradually in adults; can be precipitated by obesity or severe stress or menopause or other factors; can usually be controlled by diet and hypoglycemic agents without injections of insulin

severe diabetes mellitus with an early onset

mild form of diabetes mellitus that develops gradually in adults; can be precipitated by obesity or severe stress or menopause or other factors; can usually be controlled by diet and hypoglycemic agents without injections of insulin

mild form of diabetes mellitus that develops gradually in adults; can be precipitated by obesity or severe stress or menopause or other factors; can usually be controlled by diet and hypoglycemic agents without injections of insulin

a form of tuberculosis characterized by swellings of the lymphatic glands

an acute disease characterized by fever and swollen lymph nodes and an abnormal increase of mononuclear leucocytes or monocytes in the bloodstream; not highly contagious; some believe it can be transmitted by kissing

severe malnutrition in children resulting from a diet excessively high in carbohydrates and low in protein

congenital disorder consisting of an inability to digest milk and milk products; absence or deficiency of lactase results in an inability to hydrolyze lactose

congenital disorder consisting of an inability to digest milk and milk products; absence or deficiency of lactase results in an inability to hydrolyze lactose

a disease seen in patients with lung cancer and characterized by weakness and fatigue of hip and thigh muscles and an aching back; caused by antibodies directed against the neuromuscular junctions

blight in which symptoms appear late in the growing season especially a disease of solanaceous plants caused by the fungus Phytophthora infestans

a mild form of diabetes mellitus in which there are no overt symptoms but there are abnormal responses to some diagnostic procedures

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

any blight causing a browning and falling of the leaves of a plant

a disease of conifers causing the needles to fall

any plant disease localized in the foliage

plant disease causing a burned or scorched appearance of the foliage

acute (sometimes fatal) lobar pneumonia caused by bacteria of a kind first recognized after an outbreak of the disease at an American Legion convention in Philadelphia in 1976; characterized by fever and muscle and chest pain and headache and chills and a dry cough

sarcoma of smooth muscle

a very serious form of leprosy characterized by lesions that spread over much of the body and affecting many systems of the body

inflammation of the leptomeninges

an infectious disease cause by leptospira and transmitted to humans from domestic animals; characterized by jaundice and fever

malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues

eye disease consisting of an opaque white spot on the cornea

malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues

a congenital skin condition characterized by spots or bands of unpigmented skin

eye disease consisting of an opaque white spot on the cornea

infectious disease caused by a species of chlamydia bacterium; transmitted by sexual contact; characterized by genital lesions and swelling of lymph nodes in the groin

an eruption of shiny flat-topped purplish (usually itchy) papules on the wrist and forearms and thighs

an eruption of shiny flat-topped purplish (usually itchy) papules on the wrist and forearms and thighs

eczema characterized by thickening of the skin with accentuated skin lines

an autosomal recessive form of muscular dystrophy that appears anywhere from late childhood to middle age; characterized by progressive muscular weakness beginning either in the shoulder or pelvic girdle; usually progresses slowly with cardiopulmonary complications in the later stages

widespread xanthomas

hereditary disease (autosomal recessive) consisting of an error is mucopolysaccharide metabolism; characterized by severe abnormalities in development of skeletal cartilage and bone and mental retardation

widespread xanthomas

sarcoma of fat cells

an infectious disease of animals and humans (especially newborn or immunosuppressed persons) caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes; in sheep and cattle the infection frequently involves the central nervous system and causes various neurological symptoms

an infectious disease of animals and humans (especially newborn or immunosuppressed persons) caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes; in sheep and cattle the infection frequently involves the central nervous system and causes various neurological symptoms

rhizoctinia disease of potatoes

skin disorder characterized by patchy bluish discolorations on the skin

malignant neoplastic disease of the liver usually occurring as a metastasis from another cancer; symptoms include loss of appetite and weakness and bloating and jaundice and upper abdominal discomfort

a disease affecting the liver

a disease of the liver (especially in sheep and cattle) caused by liver flukes and their by-products

pneumonia affecting one or more lobes of the lung

a disease of livestock caused by locoweed poisoning

a disease of livestock caused by locoweed poisoning

syphilis of the spinal cord characterized by degeneration of sensory neurons and stabbing pains in the trunk and legs and unsteady gait and incontinence and impotence

an acute viral disease of the nervous system in sheep

a smut fungus of the genus Ustilago causing a smut disease of grains in which the entire head is transformed into a dusty mass of spores

a temporary red mark on a person's skin resulting from kissing or sucking by their lover

a common venereal disease caused by the treponema pallidum spirochete; symptoms change through progressive stages; can be congenital (transmitted through the placenta)

a common venereal disease caused by the treponema pallidum spirochete; symptoms change through progressive stages; can be congenital (transmitted through the placenta)

the commonest and least severe form of actinomycosis

carcinoma of the lungs; one of the commonest forms of cancer

any of several forms of ulcerative skin disease

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

tuberculosis of the skin

an acute inflammatory disease characterized by a rash with joint swelling and fever; caused by bacteria carried by the bite of a deer tick

an acute inflammatory disease characterized by a rash with joint swelling and fever; caused by bacteria carried by the bite of a deer tick

a form of lymphocytic leukemia in which the abnormal cells in the circulating blood are almost totally lymphoblasts

a form of viral meningitis caused by a virus carried by the common house mouse

leukemia characterized by enlargement of lymphoid tissues and lymphocytic cells in the circulating blood

infectious disease caused by a species of chlamydia bacterium; transmitted by sexual contact; characterized by genital lesions and swelling of lymph nodes in the groin

a neoplasm of lymph tissue that is usually malignant

infectious disease caused by a species of chlamydia bacterium; transmitted by sexual contact; characterized by genital lesions and swelling of lymph nodes in the groin

an inborn error of metabolism in which the lack of certain enzymes leads to an inability to metabolize the amino acid lysine; characterized by muscular weakness and mental retardation

an acute viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals (usually transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal); rabies is fatal if the virus reaches the brain

eye disease caused by degeneration of the cells of the macula lutea and results in blurred vision; can cause blindness

an eye disease caused by a swelling of the macula resulting from leakage and accumulation of fluid

a fatal disease of cattle that affects the central nervous system; causes staggering and agitation

the quality of being rash and foolish

a disease caused by deficiency of niacin or tryptophan

a disease caused by deficiency of niacin or tryptophan

a disease caused by deficiency of niacin or tryptophan

the state of being a eunuch

a malignant state

carcinoma of the liver

hereditary condition in which certain anesthetics (e.g., halothane) cause high body temperatures and muscle rigidity

any of several malignant neoplasms consisting of melanocytes

a tumor that is malignant and tends to spread to other parts of the body

any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream

a malignant neoplasm of nerve tissue and fibrous tissue and connective tissue

a form of anthrax infection that begins as papule that becomes a vesicle and breaks with a discharge of toxins; symptoms of septicemia are severe with vomiting and high fever and profuse sweating; the infection is often fatal

a tumor that is malignant and tends to spread to other parts of the body

infectious bacterial disease of human beings transmitted by contact with infected animals or infected meat or milk products; characterized by fever and headache

an inherited disorder of metabolism in which the urine has a odor characteristic of maple syrup; if untreated it can lead to mental retardation and death in early childhood

extreme malnutrition and emaciation

an inherited disorder characterized by an increase in bone density; in severe forms the bone marrow cavity may be obliterated

an autosomal dominant disease characterized by elongated bones (especially of limbs and digits) and abnormalities of the eyes and circulatory system

a chronic form of spondylitis primarily in males and marked by impaired mobility of the spine; sometimes leads to ankylosis

a disease (common in India and around the Mediterranean area) caused by a rickettsia that is transmitted to humans by a reddish brown tick (ixodid) that lives on dogs and other mammals

mild form of diabetes mellitus that develops gradually in adults; can be precipitated by obesity or severe stress or menopause or other factors; can usually be controlled by diet and hypoglycemic agents without injections of insulin

mild form of diabetes mellitus that develops gradually in adults; can be precipitated by obesity or severe stress or menopause or other factors; can usually be controlled by diet and hypoglycemic agents without injections of insulin

mild form of diabetes mellitus that develops gradually in adults; can be precipitated by obesity or severe stress or menopause or other factors; can usually be controlled by diet and hypoglycemic agents without injections of insulin

a disease caused by deficiency of niacin or tryptophan

an inherited disease in which abnormal amounts of glycogen accumulate in skeletal muscle; results in weakness and cramping

an inherited form of anemia caused by faulty synthesis of hemoglobin

an inherited form of anemia caused by faulty synthesis of hemoglobin

infectious bacterial disease of human beings transmitted by contact with infected animals or infected meat or milk products; characterized by fever and headache

a condition characterized by abnormal deposits of melanin

any of several malignant neoplasms consisting of melanocytes

a condition characterized by abnormal deposits of melanin

infectious disease characterized by inflammation of the meninges (the tissues that surround the brain or spinal cord) usually caused by a bacterial infection; symptoms include headache and stiff neck and fever and nausea

inflammation of the brain and spinal cord and their meninges

a form of carcinoma of the mesothelium lining lungs or abdomen or heart; usually associated with exposure to asbestos dust

a tumor that is malignant and tends to spread to other parts of the body

epidemic in the 15th and 16th centuries and characterized by profuse sweating and high mortality

acute tuberculosis characterized by the appearance of tiny tubercles on one or more organs of the body (presumably resulting from tubercle bacilli being spread in the bloodstream)

congenital disorder consisting of an inability to digest milk and milk products; absence or deficiency of lactase results in an inability to hydrolyze lactose

a mild form of smallpox caused by a less virulent form of the virus

disease of livestock and especially cattle poisoned by eating certain kinds of snakeroot

any skin disease characterized by soft pulpy nodules

a virus disease of the skin marked by round white swellings

an acute disease characterized by fever and swollen lymph nodes and an abnormal increase of mononuclear leucocytes or monocytes in the bloodstream; not highly contagious; some believe it can be transmitted by kissing

leukemia characterized by the proliferation of monocytes and monoblasts in the blood

leukemia characterized by the proliferation of monocytes and monoblasts in the blood

leukemia characterized by the proliferation of monocytes and monoblasts in the blood

leukemia characterized by the proliferation of monocytes and monoblasts in the blood

an inherited disease controlled by a single pair of genes

an inherited disease controlled by a single pair of genes

an acute disease characterized by fever and swollen lymph nodes and an abnormal increase of mononuclear leucocytes or monocytes in the bloodstream; not highly contagious; some believe it can be transmitted by kissing

inability to see clearly in dim light

recurrent eye inflammation in horses

an acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children

localized scleroderma

caused by rickettsial bacteria and transmitted by wood ticks

a master's degree in science

an acute disease of young children characterized by a rash and swollen lymph nodes and fever; of unknown cause

any of a group of genetic disorders involving a defect in the metabolism of mucopolysaccharides resulting in greater than normal levels of mucopolysaccharides in tissues

the most common congenital disease

myeloma that develops in several places at the same time

a chronic progressive nervous disorder involving loss of myelin sheath around certain nerve fibers

an acute contagious viral disease characterized by fever and by swelling of the parotid glands

acute infection caused by rickettsia and transmitted by the bite of an infected flea; characterized by fever and chills and muscle aches and a rash

any disease of domestic animals that resembles a plague

any of several hereditary diseases of the muscular system characterized by weakness and wasting of skeletal muscles

any muscular weakness

a chronic progressive disease characterized by chronic fatigue and muscular weakness (especially in the face and neck); caused by a deficiency of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junctions

a disease seen in patients with lung cancer and characterized by weakness and fatigue of hip and thigh muscles and an aching back; caused by antibodies directed against the neuromuscular junctions

an acute respiratory disease marked by high fever and coughing; caused by mycoplasma; primarily affecting children and young adults

a malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues

a malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues

chronic leukemia characterized by granular leukocytes

a tumor of the bone marrow (usually malignant) composed of cells normally found in bone marrow

sarcoma of muscle tissue

reflex contraction of the sphincter muscle of the iris in response to a bright light (or certain drugs) causing the pupil to become smaller

a severe form of muscular dystrophy marked by generalized weakness and muscular wasting that affects the face and feet and hands and neck; difficult speech and difficulty with the hands that spreads to the arms and shoulders and legs and hips; the onset can be any time from birth to middle age and the progression is slow; inheritance is autosomal dominant

a severe form of muscular dystrophy marked by generalized weakness and muscular wasting that affects the face and feet and hands and neck; difficult speech and difficulty with the hands that spreads to the arms and shoulders and legs and hips; the onset can be any time from birth to middle age and the progression is slow; inheritance is autosomal dominant

a severe form of muscular dystrophy marked by generalized weakness and muscular wasting that affects the face and feet and hands and neck; difficult speech and difficulty with the hands that spreads to the arms and shoulders and legs and hips; the onset can be any time from birth to middle age and the progression is slow; inheritance is autosomal dominant

a viral disease (usually fatal) of rabbits

a genetic abnormality resulting in short stature

an acute inflammatory disease occurring in the intestines of premature infants; necrosis of intestinal tissue may follow

skin disease marked by thin shiny patches

skin disease marked by thin shiny patches

an acute inflammatory disease occurring in the intestines of premature infants; necrosis of intestinal tissue may follow

a disease of conifers causing the needles to fall

a disease of conifers causing the needles to fall

malignant renal tumor of young children characterized by hypertension and blood in the urine and the presence of a palpable mass

diabetes insipidus caused by a failure of the kidney to respond to normal levels of vasopressin

malignant tumor containing embryonic nerve cells

dermatitis in which localized areas itch persistently

malignant tumor of the neuroepithelium

autosomal dominant disease characterized by numerous neurofibromas and by spots on the skin and often by developmental abnormalities

a malignant neoplasm of nerve tissue and fibrous tissue and connective tissue

syphilis of the central nervous system

thickening of the skin (usually unilateral on an extremity) caused by congenital enlargement of lymph vessel and lymph vessel obstruction

disease of domestic fowl and other birds

sexually transmitted urethritis

mild form of diabetes mellitus that develops gradually in adults; can be precipitated by obesity or severe stress or menopause or other factors; can usually be controlled by diet and hypoglycemic agents without injections of insulin

a disorder of lipid metabolism that is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait

inability to see clearly in dim light

sexually transmitted urethritis

mild form of diabetes mellitus that develops gradually in adults; can be precipitated by obesity or severe stress or menopause or other factors; can usually be controlled by diet and hypoglycemic agents without injections of insulin

mild form of diabetes mellitus that develops gradually in adults; can be precipitated by obesity or severe stress or menopause or other factors; can usually be controlled by diet and hypoglycemic agents without injections of insulin

inflammation of the urethra of unknown cause

glaucoma that results from damage to the optic nerve although the intraocular pressure is normal

inflammation of the urethra of unknown cause

a cataract that affects the nucleus of the lens

inability to see clearly in dim light

highly malignant carcinoma composed of small round or egg-shaped cells with little cytoplasm; lung cancers are frequently oat cell carcinomas

disease or disability resulting from conditions of employment (usually from long exposure to a noxious substance or from continuous repetition of certain acts)

a form of muscular dystrophy that usually begins between early adulthood and middle age and first affects muscles of the eyelid and throat; progresses slowly with swallowing problems common as the disease progresses; inheritance is autosomal dominant

congenital condition in which some fingers or toes are missing

congenital condition in which some of the teeth are missing

the yellow dwarf disease of onion plants

separation of a nail from its normal attachment to the nail bed

any disease or disorder of the nails

glaucoma caused by blockage of the canal of Schlemm

malignant neoplasm of the lips of mouth

caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1)

an atypical pneumonia caused by a rickettsia microorganism and transmitted to humans from infected birds

chronic breakdown of cartilage in the joints

autosomal dominant disorder of connective tissue characterized by brittle bones that fracture easily

malignant bone tumor

an inherited disorder characterized by an increase in bone density; in severe forms the bone marrow cavity may be obliterated

malignant bone tumor

an inherited skeletal disorder beginning before birth

hereditary disorder in which ossification of the labyrinth of the inner ear causes tinnitus and eventual deafness

a chronic disease of the nose characterized by a foul-smelling nasal discharge and atrophy of nasal structures

a chronic disease of the nose characterized by a foul-smelling nasal discharge and atrophy of nasal structures

thickening of the skin (usually unilateral on an extremity) caused by congenital enlargement of lymph vessel and lymph vessel obstruction

cancer of the pancreas

the most common congenital disease

a mild viral disease transmitted by the bite of the sand fly Phlebotomus papatasii

a small inflamed elevation of skin that is nonsuppurative

a papule that changes into a blister

any of a variety of infectious intestinal diseases resembling typhoid fever

any of a variety of infectious intestinal diseases resembling typhoid fever

infectious disease of birds

an atypical pneumonia caused by a rickettsia microorganism and transmitted to humans from infected birds

an acute infectious disease characterized by pneumonia and blood infection

a disease of trees bearing drupes

a disease blackening the leaves of pear and apple trees

a disease caused by deficiency of niacin or tryptophan

inflammation of the female pelvic organs (especially the Fallopian tubes) caused by infection by any of several microorganisms (chiefly gonococci and chlamydia); symptoms are abdominal pain and fever and foul-smelling vaginal discharge

a skin disease characterized by large thin-walled blisters (bullae) arising from normal skin or mucous membrane

a progressive disease of connective tissue that is characterized by nodules along arteries; nodules may block the artery and result in inadequate circulation to the particular area

pus pocket formation around a tooth

a disease that attacks the gum and bone and around the teeth

a disease that attacks the gum and bone and around the teeth

a painful pus filled inflammation of the tonsils and surrounding tissues; usually a complication of tonsillitis

a disease of the respiratory mucous membrane

a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal

a mild form of bubonic plague

the most common form of the plague in humans

inflammation of the fauces and pharynx

a genetic disorder of metabolism

a mild viral disease transmitted by the bite of the sand fly Phlebotomus papatasii

involving the lungs with progressive wasting of the body

inflammation of the female pelvic organs (especially the Fallopian tubes) caused by infection by any of several microorganisms (chiefly gonococci and chlamydia); symptoms are abdominal pain and fever and foul-smelling vaginal discharge

a small inflamed elevation of the skin

serious bark disease of many tropical crop trees

a fungal disease of onions

a small hard seed found in some fruits

any of several skin disorders characterized by shedding dry flakes of skin

common form of pityriasis (usually in children or young adults) characterized by round patches of depigmentation

pityriasis in which an itchy rash develops over the trunk and extremities

a genetic disorder of metabolism

a rapidly progressive and frequently fatal form of the plague that can spread through the air from person to person; characterized by lung involvement with chill, bloody expectoration and high fever

a disease that affects plants

a wart occurring on the sole of the foot

form of rhabdomyosarcoma that affects limb muscles of older adults

form of rhabdomyosarcoma that affects limb muscles of older adults

inflammation of the pleura of the lungs

pleurisy and pneumonia

pneumonia caused by bacteria of the genus pneumococcus

chronic respiratory disease caused by inhaling metallic or mineral particles

pneumonia occurring in infants or in persons with impaired immune systems (as AIDS victims)

pneumonia occurring in infants or in persons with impaired immune systems (as AIDS victims)

pneumonia occurring in infants or in persons with impaired immune systems (as AIDS victims)

a rapidly progressive and frequently fatal form of the plague that can spread through the air from person to person; characterized by lung involvement with chill, bloody expectoration and high fever

chronic respiratory disease caused by inhaling metallic or mineral particles

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climbing plant common in eastern and central United States with ternate leaves and greenish flowers followed by white berries; yields an irritating oil that causes a rash on contact

climbing plant common in eastern and central United States with ternate leaves and greenish flowers followed by white berries; yields an irritating oil that causes a rash on contact

smooth American swamp shrub with pinnate leaves and greenish flowers followed by greenish white berries; yields an irritating oil

an acute viral disease marked by inflammation of nerve cells of the brain stem and spinal cord

a progressive disease of connective tissue that is characterized by nodules along arteries; nodules may block the artery and result in inadequate circulation to the particular area

an inherited disease controlled by several genes at once

an inherited disease controlled by several genes at once

a genetic abnormality of metabolism causing abdominal pains and mental confusion

a cataract in the rear of the lens capsule

a blight of potatoes

a blight of potatoes

a blight of potatoes

a blight of potatoes

a disease of the leaves of potato plants

a blight of potatoes

fungous disease causing dark warty spongy excrescences in the eyes of potato tubers

the yellow dwarf disease of potato plants

TB of the spine with destruction of vertebrae resulting in curvature of the spine

a contagious disease characterized by purulent skin eruptions that may leave pock marks

a cluster of malignant cells that has not yet invaded the deeper epithelial tissue or spread to other parts of the body

an acute respiratory disease marked by high fever and coughing; caused by mycoplasma; primarily affecting children and young adults

the first stage

cancer of the prostate gland

cancer of the prostate gland

chronic inflammatory disease of the skin characterized by blister capped papules and intense itching

the most common form of muscular dystrophy

a viral disease of infants and young children

a mild form of smallpox caused by a less virulent form of the virus

a mild form of smallpox caused by a less virulent form of the virus

infectious disease of birds

a chronic skin disease characterized by dry red patches covered with scales; occurs especially on the scalp and ears and genitalia and the skin over bony prominences

a form of rheumatoid arthritis usually affecting fingers and toes and associated with psoriasis

a serious bacterial disease of young chickens

a form of anthrax infection acquired by inhalation of dust containing Bacillus anthracis; initial symptoms (chill and cough and dyspnea and rapid pulse) are followed by extreme cardiovascular collapse

an abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function; associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age

involving the lungs with progressive wasting of the body

a rapidly progressive and frequently fatal form of the plague that can spread through the air from person to person; characterized by lung involvement with chill, bloody expectoration and high fever

purpura associated with a reduction in circulating blood platelets which can result from a variety of factors

a collection of pus in the lung cavity

a small inflamed elevation of skin containing pus

a form of dwarfism accompanied by fragile bones and bad teeth

a degenerative state of the cell nucleus

inflammation of the renal pelvis

inflammation of the kidney and its pelvis caused by bacterial infection

a degenerative state of the cell nucleus

chronic periodontitis

chronic periodontitis

chronic periodontitis

an acute disease resembling influenza

a crack on the inside of a horse's forefoot

a painful pus filled inflammation of the tonsils and surrounding tissues; usually a complication of tonsillitis

a highly infectious disease of rodents (especially rabbits and squirrels) and sometimes transmitted to humans by ticks or flies or by handling infected animals

childhood disease caused by deficiency of vitamin D and sunlight associated with impaired metabolism of calcium and phosphorus

a form of anthrax infection acquired by inhalation of dust containing Bacillus anthracis; initial symptoms (chill and cough and dyspnea and rapid pulse) are followed by extreme cardiovascular collapse

a form of anthrax infection acquired by inhalation of dust containing Bacillus anthracis; initial symptoms (chill and cough and dyspnea and rapid pulse) are followed by extreme cardiovascular collapse

acute infection caused by rickettsia and transmitted by the bite of an infected flea; characterized by fever and chills and muscle aches and a rash

either of two infectious diseases transmitted to humans by the bite of a rat or mouse; characterized by fever and headache and nausea and skin eruptions

inflammation of the fauces and pharynx

marked by recurring high fever and transmitted by the bite of infected lice or ticks; characterized by episodes of high fever and chills and headache and muscle pain and nausea that recur every week or ten days for several months

a disease of cattle; characterized by hematuria

marked by recurring high fever and transmitted by the bite of infected lice or ticks; characterized by episodes of high fever and chills and headache and muscle pain and nausea that recur every week or ten days for several months

a disease affecting the respiratory system

a disease affecting the respiratory system

an acute lung disease of the newborn

an acute lung disease of the newborn

a disease affecting the respiratory system

malignant ocular tumor of retinal cells

a disease of the retina that can result in loss of vision

a highly malignant neoplasm derived from striated muscle

a highly malignant neoplasm derived from striated muscle

cracks or fissures in the skin

a severe disease chiefly of children and characterized by painful inflammation of the joints and frequently damage to the heart valves

a chronic autoimmune disease with inflammation of the joints and marked deformities; something (possibly a virus) triggers an attack on the synovium by the immune system, which releases cytokines that stimulate an inflammatory reaction that can lead to the destruction of all components of the joint

a chronic form of spondylitis primarily in males and marked by impaired mobility of the spine; sometimes leads to ankylosis

a respiratory infection of the nose and throat in cattle

disease caused by rhizoctinia or fungi of Pellicularia and Corticium

contact dermatitis resulting from contact with plants of the genus Toxicodendron

childhood disease caused by deficiency of vitamin D

infectious disease caused by ticks or mites or body lice infected with rickettsial bacteria

mild infectious rickettsial disease caused by a bacterium of the genus Rickettsia transmitted to humans by the bite a mite that lives on rodents; characterized by chills and fever and headache and skin lesions that resemble chickenpox

infectious disease caused by ticks or mites or body lice infected with rickettsial bacteria

chronic periodontitis

a disease of tea plants

an acute infectious viral disease of cattle

disease of tomatoes and potatoes and tobacco etc caused by the bacterium Pseudomonas solanacearum

disease of tomatoes and potatoes and tobacco etc caused by the bacterium Pseudomonas solanacearum

infectious bacterial disease of human beings transmitted by contact with infected animals or infected meat or milk products; characterized by fever and headache

caused by rickettsial bacteria and transmitted by wood ticks

disease characterized by root decay; caused by various fungi

a skin disease of adults (more often women) in which blood vessels of the face enlarge resulting in a flushed appearance

a viral disease of infants and young children

a viral disease of infants and young children

an ornament or pattern resembling a rose that is worn as a badge of office or as recognition of having won an honor

a contagious viral disease that is a milder form of measles lasting three or four days; can be damaging to a fetus during the first trimester

an acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children

rhizoctinia disease of potatoes

a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture

a hereditary disorder of lipid metabolism occurring most frequently in individuals of Jewish descent in eastern Europe; accumulation of lipids in nervous tissue results in death in early childhood

an open sore on the back of a horse caused by ill-fitting or badly adjusted saddle

any of several inflammatory or gangrenous skin conditions

a disease caused by deficiency of niacin or tryptophan

a fissure in the wall of a horse's hoof often causing lameness

a mild viral disease transmitted by the bite of the sand fly Phlebotomus papatasii

a usually malignant tumor arising from connective tissue

a respiratory disease of unknown etiology that apparently originated in mainland China in 2003; characterized by fever and coughing or difficulty breathing or hypoxia; can be fatal

an acute communicable disease (usually in children) characterized by fever and a red rash

an acute communicable disease (usually in children) characterized by fever and a red rash

a sensitization reaction to repeated invasion of the skin by cercariae of schistosomes

a congenital disease affecting T cells that can result from a mutation in any one of several different genes; children with it are susceptible to infectious disease; if untreated it is lethal within the first year or two of life

an autoimmune disease that affects the blood vessels and connective tissue; fibrous connective tissue is deposited in the skin

plant disease cause by fungi of the genus Sclerotium

plant disease cause by fungi of the genus Sclerotium

a condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid

diarrhea in livestock

a fatal disease of sheep characterized by chronic itching and loss of muscular control and progressive degeneration of the central nervous system

a form of tuberculosis characterized by swellings of the lymphatic glands

transmitted by larval mites and widespread in Asia

a condition in which overactivity of the sebaceous glands causes the skin to become oily

a chronic skin disease associated with seborrhea and greasy scales on the scalp or eyelids or other parts of the skin

a chronic skin disease associated with seborrhea and greasy scales on the scalp or eyelids or other parts of the skin

a skin condition characterized by circumscribed wartlike lesions that can be itchy and covered with a greasy crust

the second stage

malignant tumor of the testis

an infection of the oral pharynx and tonsils by streptococcus

an especially dangerous and generally fatal form of the plague in which infecting organisms invade the bloodstream; does not spread from person to person

an acute (sometimes fatal) form of viral hepatitis caused by a DNA virus that tends to persist in the blood serum and is transmitted by sexual contact or by transfusion or by ingestion of contaminated blood or other bodily fluids

a respiratory disease of unknown etiology that apparently originated in mainland China in 2003; characterized by fever and coughing or difficulty breathing or hypoxia; can be fatal

a congenital disease affecting T cells that can result from a mutation in any one of several different genes; children with it are susceptible to infectious disease; if untreated it is lethal within the first year or two of life

a congenital disease affecting T cells that can result from a mutation in any one of several different genes; children with it are susceptible to infectious disease; if untreated it is lethal within the first year or two of life

a communicable infection transmitted by sexual intercourse or genital contact

a disease of the liver (especially in sheep and cattle) caused by liver flukes and their by-products

an acute infection of the intestine by shigella bacteria

eruptions along a nerve path often accompanied by severe neuralgia

a deadly form of septicemia in cattle and sheep

a deadly form of septicemia in cattle and sheep

a congenital form of anemia occurring mostly in blacks

a congenital form of anemia occurring mostly in blacks

a congenital form of anemia occurring mostly in blacks

fibrosis of the lung caused by iron dust

a lung disease caused by inhaling particles of silica or quartz or slate

a malignant neoplasm of the skin

a disease affecting the skin

a disease affecting the skin

an inflammatory disease of connective tissue with variable features including fever and weakness and fatigability and joint pains and skin lesions on the face or neck or arms

highly malignant carcinoma composed of small round or egg-shaped cells with little cytoplasm; lung cancers are frequently oat cell carcinomas

a contagious viral disease caused by the Variola major virus

a black colloidal substance consisting wholly or principally of amorphous carbon and used to make pigments and ink

a communicable infection transmitted by sexual intercourse or genital contact

the form of ratbite fever occurring in the Far East

mushy or slimy decay of plants caused by bacteria or fungi

inflammation of the fauces and pharynx

a disease of infants and young children

a swelling of the hock joint of a horse

a congenital progressive disorder of lipid metabolism having an onset at age 5 and characterized by blindness and dementia and early death

a disease of spinach plants

the form of ratbite fever occurring in the Far East

a highly infectious animal disease

arthritis that affects one or more of the intervertebral joints in the spine

any of several severe febrile diseases characterized by skin rashes or spots on the skin

a disease of raspberries

the most common form of skin cancer

a disease of the central nervous system affecting especially horses and cattle; characterized by an unsteady swaying gait and frequent falling

a prolonged and severe asthma attack that does not respond to standard treatment

a communicable infection transmitted by sexual intercourse or genital contact

a severe form of muscular dystrophy marked by generalized weakness and muscular wasting that affects the face and feet and hands and neck; difficult speech and difficulty with the hands that spreads to the arms and shoulders and legs and hips; the onset can be any time from birth to middle age and the progression is slow; inheritance is autosomal dominant

a fungous blight attacking the stems of plants

rhizoctinia disease of potatoes

a form of rheumatoid arthritis that affects children

disease of wheat characterized by replacement of the grains with greasy masses of smelly smut spores

inflammation of the stomach and intestines

an acute bacterial disease of horses characterized by inflammation of the mucous membranes

an infection of the oral pharynx and tonsils by streptococcus

an infection of the oral pharynx and tonsils by streptococcus

an infection of the oral pharynx and tonsils by streptococcus

a disease of oats

abnormally enlarged thyroid gland

redness of the skin caused by exposure to the rays of the sun

an infectious disease cause by leptospira and transmitted to humans from domestic animals; characterized by jaundice and fever

epidemic in the 15th and 16th centuries and characterized by profuse sweating and high mortality

disease of sweet potatoes in which roots are girdled by rings of dry rot

a sensitization reaction to repeated invasion of the skin by cercariae of schistosomes

an acute and highly contagious respiratory disease of swine caused by the orthomyxovirus thought to be the same virus that caused the 1918 influenza pandemic

an acute and highly contagious respiratory disease of swine caused by the orthomyxovirus thought to be the same virus that caused the 1918 influenza pandemic

a common venereal disease caused by the treponema pallidum spirochete; symptoms change through progressive stages; can be congenital (transmitted through the placenta)

a common venereal disease caused by the treponema pallidum spirochete; symptoms change through progressive stages; can be congenital (transmitted through the placenta)

an inflammatory disease of connective tissue with variable features including fever and weakness and fatigability and joint pains and skin lesions on the face or neck or arms

infection transmitted by inhalation or ingestion of tubercle bacilli and manifested in fever and small lesions (usually in the lungs but in various other parts of the body in acute stages)

syphilis of the spinal cord characterized by degeneration of sensory neurons and stabbing pains in the trunk and legs and unsteady gait and incontinence and impotence

a hereditary disorder of lipid metabolism occurring most frequently in individuals of Jewish descent in eastern Europe; accumulation of lipids in nervous tissue results in death in early childhood

a hereditary disorder of lipid metabolism occurring most frequently in individuals of Jewish descent in eastern Europe; accumulation of lipids in nervous tissue results in death in early childhood

infection transmitted by inhalation or ingestion of tubercle bacilli and manifested in fever and small lesions (usually in the lungs but in various other parts of the body in acute stages)

the third stage

malignant tumor of the testis

an infectious disease of cattle transmitted by the cattle tick

an inherited form of anemia caused by faulty synthesis of hemoglobin

a fatal form of homozygous thalassemia (inherited from both parents) in which there is no hemoglobin; skeletal deformations; heart and spleen and liver enlarged

an inherited form of anemia caused by faulty synthesis of hemoglobin

a fatal form of homozygous thalassemia (inherited from both parents) in which there is no hemoglobin; skeletal deformations; heart and spleen and liver enlarged

a serious form of actinomycosis that affects the chest

a disease of tropical woody plants (cacao or tea or citrus)

a contagious viral disease that is a milder form of measles lasting three or four days; can be damaging to a fetus during the first trimester

an infection of the oral pharynx and tonsils by streptococcus

a rare autosomal recessive disease in which the platelets do not produce clots in the normal way and hemorrhage results

purpura associated with a reduction in circulating blood platelets which can result from a variety of factors

abnormally enlarged thyroid gland

caused by rickettsial bacteria and transmitted by wood ticks

a plant disease causing discoloration of the leaves of tobacco plants

disease of tomatoes and potatoes and tobacco etc caused by the bacterium Pseudomonas solanacearum

a crack on the forepart of a horse's hindfoot

a disease of tomato plants

disease of a wide range of plants (tomatoes, potatoes, peas) resulting from a mixed infection of potato and tomato mosaic

a disease of tomato plants

a chronic contagious viral disease marked by inflammation of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eye and the formation of scar tissue

disease of livestock and especially cattle poisoned by eating certain kinds of snakeroot

marked by pain in muscles and joints and transmitted by lice

an acute communicable infection of the respiratory tract and mouth marked by ulceration of the mucous membrane

malignant neoplasm of the uterus derived from the epithelium of the chorion

transmitted by larval mites and widespread in Asia

leprosy characterized by tumors in the skin and cutaneous nerves

a highly infectious disease of rodents (especially rabbits and squirrels) and sometimes transmitted to humans by ticks or flies or by handling infected animals

a highly infectious disease of rodents (especially rabbits and squirrels) and sometimes transmitted to humans by ticks or flies or by handling infected animals

a disease of the ends of twigs of woody plants

severe diabetes mellitus with an early onset

mild form of diabetes mellitus that develops gradually in adults; can be precipitated by obesity or severe stress or menopause or other factors; can usually be controlled by diet and hypoglycemic agents without injections of insulin

serious infection marked by intestinal inflammation and ulceration; caused by Salmonella typhosa ingested with food or water

rickettsial disease transmitted by body lice and characterized by skin rash and high fever

rickettsial disease transmitted by body lice and characterized by skin rash and high fever

autosomal recessive defect in tyrosine metabolism resulting in liver and kidney disturbances and mental retardation

recession of the gums

infectious bacterial disease of human beings transmitted by contact with infected animals or infected meat or milk products; characterized by fever and headache

a painful inflammation of the big toe and foot caused by defects in uric acid metabolism resulting in deposits of the acid and its salts in the blood and joints

acute infection caused by rickettsia and transmitted by the bite of an infected flea; characterized by fever and chills and muscle aches and a rash

inflammation of the urethra; results in painful urination

any infection of any of the organs of the urinary tract

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

inability of a bodily valve to close completely

a highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever and weakness and skin eruption with pustules that form scabs that slough off leaving scars

a highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever and weakness and skin eruption with pustules that form scabs that slough off leaving scars

a mild form of smallpox caused by a less virulent form of the virus

a communicable infection transmitted by sexual intercourse or genital contact

a communicable infection transmitted by sexual intercourse or genital contact

a communicable infection transmitted by sexual intercourse or genital contact

a small benign wart on or around the genitals and anus

a communicable infection transmitted by sexual intercourse or genital contact

a firm abnormal elevated blemish on the skin

a small benign wart on or around the genitals and anus

wilt caused by fungi of the genus Verticillium

a papule that changes into a blister

an acute communicable infection of the respiratory tract and mouth marked by ulceration of the mucous membrane

an acute communicable infection of the respiratory tract and mouth marked by ulceration of the mucous membrane

hepatitis caused by a virus

pneumonia caused by a virus

autosomal dominant disease characterized by numerous neurofibromas and by spots on the skin and often by developmental abnormalities

a disease of English walnut trees

any small rounded protuberance

involving the lungs with progressive wasting of the body

a severe form of leptospirosis in human beings

autosomal recessive disease in which the degeneration of spinal nerve cells and brain nerve cells leads to atrophy of skeletal muscles and flaccid paralysis; death usually occurs in early childhood

purpura associated with a reduction in circulating blood platelets which can result from a variety of factors

a mild form of smallpox caused by a less virulent form of the virus

acute lung injury characterized by coughing and rales

a disease of the heads of wheat plants

acute lung injury characterized by coughing and rales

any of several diseases of pines caused by rust fungi of the genus Cronartium and marked by destructive invasion of bark and sapwood and producing blisters externally

involving the lungs with progressive wasting of the body

a mild form of smallpox caused by a less virulent form of the virus

any of several diseases of pines caused by rust fungi of the genus Cronartium and marked by destructive invasion of bark and sapwood and producing blisters externally

a disease of the respiratory mucous membrane

malignant renal tumor of young children characterized by hypertension and blood in the urine and the presence of a palpable mass

malignant renal tumor of young children characterized by hypertension and blood in the urine and the presence of a palpable mass

a rare inherited disorder of copper metabolism

any plant disease characterized by drooping and shriveling

redness and irritation of the skin caused by exposure to high-velocity wind

a form of anthrax infection acquired by inhalation of dust containing Bacillus anthracis; initial symptoms (chill and cough and dyspnea and rapid pulse) are followed by extreme cardiovascular collapse

a form of anthrax infection acquired by inhalation of dust containing Bacillus anthracis; initial symptoms (chill and cough and dyspnea and rapid pulse) are followed by extreme cardiovascular collapse

xanthoma of the eyelids; occurs chiefly in the elderly

a skin problem marked by the development (on the eyelids and neck and back) of irregular yellow nodules; sometimes attributable to disturbances of cholesterol metabolism

rare chronic xanthoma of adults in which orange or brownish papules develop on many surfaces of the body

widespread xanthomas

widespread xanthomas

an abnormal yellow discoloration of the skin

a mild form of ichthyosis characterized by abnormal dryness and roughness of the skin

a rare genetic condition characterized by an eruption of exposed skin occurring in childhood and photosensitivity with severe sunburn; inherited as a recessive autosomal trait in which DNA repair processes are defective so they are more likely to chromosome breaks and cancers when exposed to ultraviolet light

a mild form of ichthyosis characterized by abnormal dryness and roughness of the skin

SCID in male children resulting from mutation of a gene that codes for a protein on the surface of T cells that allows them to develop a growth factor receptor

SCID in male children resulting from mutation of a gene that codes for a protein on the surface of T cells that allows them to develop a growth factor receptor

a highly infectious disease of rodents (especially rabbits and squirrels) and sometimes transmitted to humans by ticks or flies or by handling infected animals

an infectious tropical disease resembling syphilis in its early stages; marked by red skin eruptions and ulcerating lesions

any of several virus diseases of plants characterized by stunting and yellowing of the leaves

the yellow dwarf disease of potato plants

caused by a flavivirus transmitted by a mosquito

caused by a flavivirus transmitted by a mosquito

any of several fungous or viral diseases characterized by yellow spotting on the leaves

a deficiency caused by inadequate zinc in the diet or by liver disease or cystic fibrosis or other diseases

a small inflamed elevation of the skin

an animal disease that can be transmitted to humans

eruptions along a nerve path often accompanied by severe neuralgia