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wart |
A small, hard, abnormal growth of the skin or mucous membranes caused by a virus |
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wheal |
A pimple or small itchy elevation of the skin caused by an allergen. |
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wheeze |
A whistling or squeaky breathing sound caused by the narrowing (constriction) or blocking of the airway. |
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whiplash |
An injury of the neck or spine due to a sudden, severe bending of the neck. |
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whooping cough |
A serious infectious respiratory disease of children. Named for the distinctive whooping sound made by the patient after a coughing spasm. Also called pertussis. |
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Wilms' tumor |
A rapidly growing tumor of the kidney found in children. |
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Wilson's disease |
A rare, inherited disorder that occurs when copper pools in the red blood cells. May cause tremors, muscle rigidity, speech problems and dementia. |
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withdrawal |
The act or process of giving up the use of a drug to which one has become addicted or dependent |
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wrist |
The joint or part of the arm between the hand and the forearm |
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