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cheilosis

Health care; General

A condition in which cracks or sores occur at the corners of the mouth.

altitude sickness

Health care; General

A potentially fatal illness caused by being at altitudes high enough to reduce the amount of oxygen available to the body.

chickenpox

Health care; General

A viral disease that usually begins with fever and cough, followed by a rash that progresses from red bumps to blisters to scabs. A vaccine is available to prevent this disease. Also called varicella ...

alveoli

Health care; General

The sacs in the lungs at the ends of the smallest airways where oxygen is exchanged for carbon dioxide in the blood.

chilblain

Health care; General

Painful redness of the fingers, toes or ears caused by exposure to cold.

amblyopia

Health care; General

Impaired vision without an apparent cause.

ambulatory

Health care; General

Able to get from one place to another independently (even if using assistive devices such as manual wheelchairs, canes or walkers).

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