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| Phrase | Definition |
|---|---|
| wart | A small, hard, abnormal growth of the skin or mucous membranes caused by a virus. |
| wheal | A pimple or small itchy elevation of the skin caused by an allergen. |
| wheeze | A whistling or squeaky breathing sound caused by the narrowing (constriction) or blocking of the airway. |
| whiplash | An injury of the neck or spine due to a sudden, severe bending of the neck. |
| whooping cough | A serious infectious respiratory disease of children. Named for the distinctive whooping sound made by the patient after a coughing spasm. Also called pertussis. |
| Wilms' tumor | A rapidly growing tumor of the kidney found in children. |
| Wilson's disease | A rare, inherited disorder that occurs when copper pools in the red blood cells. May cause tremors, muscle rigidity, speech problems and dementia. |
| withdrawal | The act or process of giving up the use of a drug to which one has become addicted or dependent. |
| wrist | The joint or part of the arm between the hand and the forearm. |
