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