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Disease of the gums and tissue that support the teeth.

Infection that inflames air sacs in 1 or both lungs, which may fill with fluid.

A disorder in which a child becomes excessively anxious when separated from parents.

A nervous system disorder involving repetitive movements or unwanted sounds.

Muscle weakness or partial paralysis on one side of the body that can affect the arms, legs, and facial muscles.

Inability to perform a movement or task when asked despite having the desire and physical capability to carry it out.

Brief, sudden lapses of consciousness.

A group of inherited disorders characterized by little or no melanin production.

A chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness.

A group of movement abnormalities associated with mental illness.

A common birth defect in which the foot is twisted out of shape or position.

A birth condition in which 1 or more joints in a baby's skull close too soon.

An inherited life-threatening disorder that damages the lungs and digestive system.

A blood clot in a deep vein, usually in the legs.

Severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms such as shaking, confusion, and hallucinations.

A genetic chromosome 21 disorder causing developmental and intellectual delays.

Death caused by suffocation when water or other liquid fills the lungs.

A condition in which tiny, fluid-filled blisters appear on the palms and fingers.

A learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading.

A blockage of blood supply to part of the brain caused by a clot or debris (embolus).