Gastrointestinal⭐⭐ Common
Cirrhosis
/sih-ROH-sis/Simple Meaning:
Irreversible scarring of liver tissue.
End-stage liver disease characterized by fibrous septa surrounding regenerative hepatic nodules, causing portal hypertension.
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Search over 153+ verified medical terms. Clear layman definitions, clinical explanations, frequency ratings (⭐⭐⭐ Very Common), pronunciations, and body system tags.
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Systemic⭐⭐ Common
Clammy
/KLAM-ee/Simple Meaning:
Cool, moist, and sweaty skin.
Physical finding indicating sympathetic vasoconstriction and diaphoresis, seen in cardiogenic shock, hypoglycemia, or severe pain.
Emergency⭐⭐ Common
Collapse
/kuh-LAPS/Simple Meaning:
Sudden loss of physical strength or consciousness.
Abrupt postural breakdown resulting from acute syncope, severe cardiac arrhythmia, or vasovagal episode.
Gastrointestinal⭐⭐ Common
Colicky Pain
/KOL-ik-ee payn/Simple Meaning:
Severe pain that comes and goes in rhythmic waves.
Paroxysmal cramping pain caused by smooth muscle spasm in hollow viscera attempting to bypass an obstruction (e.g. ureteral or biliary colic).
General Medical⭐⭐ Common
Congenital
/kuhn-JEN-ih-tuhl/Simple Meaning:
Present at or before birth.
Medical trait, anomaly, or disorder existing at birth due to genetic or intrauterine factors.
Neurological⭐⭐ Common
Convulsion
/kuhn-VUL-shuhn/Simple Meaning:
Involuntary violent muscle shaking or contractions.
Paroxysmal motor manifestation of abnormal excessive synchronous cerebral cortical electrical discharges during seizures.
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