abscess: a local accumulation of pus anywhere in the body
anemia: the condition of having fewer than normal number of red blood cells or less than the normal quantity of hemoglobin in the blood
atrophy: Wasting away or diminution. Muscle atrphy is wasting of muscle, decreasing of muscle mass.
carcinoma: cancer that begins in the skin or in the tissues that line or cover body organs. For example, carcinoma can arise in the breast, colon, liver, lunch, prostate, and stomach
cataracts: a clouding of hte lens of the eye. The normally clear aspirin-sized lens of the eye starts to become cloudy; normal vision is impaired.
cirrhosis: a condition of the liver representing severe damage with scarring and disturbed structure.
compress: a pad of gauze or other material (medicated, wet, dry, cold, or hot) applied to an area of the body.
hemorrhaging: to undergo heavy or uncontrollable bleeding.
keloid scars: tough heaped-up scars that rises quite abruptly above the rest of the skin. Doesn't subside over time.
lancing: a device that holds the lancet firmly, and when triggered, moves the lancet linearly ahead to prick the skin in a controlled manner.
leukemia: cancer of the blood cells.
orthopedic surgery: the branch of surgery concerned with the skeletal system.
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