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Enlargement or noticeable swelling of the abdomen.
Physical expansion of the abdominal cavity due to trapped intestinal gas, fluid accumulation (ascites), or tissue swelling.
Buildup of fluid inside the abdominal cavity.
Accumulation of serous fluid within the peritoneal cavity, most commonly caused by hepatic portal hypertension and liver cirrhosis.
Poor voluntary muscle coordination or balance.
Neurological sign consisting of lack of voluntary coordination of muscle movements, often due to cerebellar lesions or sensory loss.
Wasting or shrinking of body tissue or muscle.
Decrease in size or cell mass of a tissue or organ due to disuse, aging, malnourishment, or denervation.
Loss of the sense of smell.
Inability to perceive odors, commonly caused by nasal inflammation, viral upper respiratory infections, or head trauma.
Temporary cessation of breathing.
Transient pause in respiration lasting longer than 10 seconds, frequently seen during sleep (obstructive sleep apnea).
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