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A usually noncancerous growth filled with liquid or a semisolid substance, sometimes causing pain.

A yellow tint to the skin or eyes caused by an excess of bilirubin, a substance released when red blood cells break down and the liver fails to process it.

A fever without a known cause that that lasts a long time.

Any condition in which the flow of bile from the liver stops or slows.

A condition in which the clear tissue on the front of the eye, called the cornea, gets thinner and bulges outward.

A hardening of tissue in the body from inflammation, scarring or disease.

A condition caused by bleeding under the skin around the eye, which often happens after an injury.

Complete or partial loss of vision.

The overgrowth of hardened or scarred connective tissue.

Not being able to get or keep an erection firm enough for sexual activity.

The narrowing of an open space in the body, such as a blood vessel.

A rare condition in adults that causes some bones, organs and other tissue to grow bigger.

An upper eyelid that is drooping or not fully open.

A highly contagious skin infection that causes red sores on the face.

A serious bone marrow condition that harms the making of blood cells.

Pain that happens when a gallstone is being passed and is blocking a bile duct. It typically comes and goes in a regular pattern.

A shaved or tweezed hair that grows back into the skin, causing swelling.

A widening of blood vessels, usually near the surface of skin, leading to increased blood flow with flushing or warmth.

Cancer of the finger-shaped pouch attached to the colon, called the appendix.

Fungal infection in the skin of the groin and inner thighs. Also called jock itch.