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A condition in which the breastbone is sunken into the chest.

A disorder in which tissue similar to the tissue that lines the uterus grows outside the uterus in places where it doesn't belong.

Pressure on the heart caused by fluid collecting in the sac that surrounds the heart.

Sudden feeling of heat, mostly over the face, neck and chest, as well as heavy sweating, most often due to stopping periods

An inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the breastbone.

Corns are thick, hardened layers of skin caused by friction and pressure.

A common fungal infection that causes small, discolored patches of skin.

Upper belly discomfort, described as a burning sensation, bloating or gassiness, nausea, or feeling full too quickly after starting to eat.

High levels of fats in the blood called lipids.

A high level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in the blood.

A complication of diabetes that affects the eyes.

A high level of a type of fat in the blood called triglycerides.

A short-term condition in which the intestine is not able to contract and move waste out of the body.

A condition in which a blood clot blocks one or more veins.

An infection of the nose, throat and lungs caused by a virus. Bird flu also is called avian flu or avian influenza.

The ability to visually identify forms, letters and symbols at a standardized distance away.

An infection of the reproductive organs of people assigned female at birth. These organs include the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries.

A small fluid-filled sac near the opening of the vagina.

An inflammatory condition that causes muscle pain and stiffness around the shoulders and hips.

A chronic skin condition featuring lumps in places such as the armpits or groin.