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jaundice

Medical; Illness

An abnormal yellowish coloring of the skin and the whites of the eye. It is caused by the disease of the liver.

mumps

Medical; Illness

A disease that is caused by a virus, in which the glands at the back of the jaw become painful and swollen.

plague

Medical; Illness

A serious disease that is caused by bacteria that enter the body through the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected rodent.

paralysis

Medical; Illness

Loss of the ability to move. Paralysis is caused by damage to nerves from a disease or injury.

pneumonia

Medical; Illness

An infection of lungs and is a concern if you have weak immune system. Pneumonia is caused by bacteria or viruses.

polio

Medical; Illness

A disease that is caused by a virus and can cause weakness or paralysis of the muscles. Polio is very contagious.

pus

Medical; Illness

A thick yellowish-white liquid that forms in an infected wound. Pus is made up of dead white blood cells.