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What is the medical term for the surgical removal of an ovary?
Oophorectomy
What is the term for the inability to control urination?
Urinary incontinence
What is the condition called when red blood cells are abnormally shaped, leading to reduced oxygen transport?
Sickle cell anemia
What is the medical term for the absence of menstruation?
Amenorrhea
What is the term for the chronic inflammation of the digestive tract, often affecting the ileum and colon?
Crohn's disease
What happens in hypoglycemia?
Blood sugar levels drop below normal
What is dyspnea a medical term for?
Difficulty or labored breathing
What is the medical term for inflammation of the lungs?
Pneumonia
What is the term for the narrowing of the arteries due to plaque buildup?
Atherosclerosis
What is the medical term for the surgical removal of the appendix?
Appendectomy
What is the medical term for the surgical repair of a fractured bone?
Osteoplasty
What is the term for the loss of skin pigmentation in patches?
Vitiligo
What is hyperkalemia and why is it concerning?
Elevated potassium levels in the bloodstream, which can affect heart function
What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
Hypertension
