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A benign tumor of smooth muscle, the type of muscle that is found in the heart and uterus. A leiomyoma of the uterus is commonly called a fibroid.

More commonly known as croup, this is an infection of the larynx, trachea, and the bronchial tubes, that occurs mainly in children. It is usually caused by viruses, less often by bacteria.

A term used to describe a microscopically identified variant of certain cancers, for example lung cancers, in which the abnormal cells are particularly large.

An operation to open the abdomen. For example, laparotomy is used to remove cancer of the intestines or repair bowel blockage.

Medical shorthand for the acute onset of abdominal pain.

Pain in the belly. Abdominal pain can be acute or chronic.

Medical shorthand for the acute onset of abdominal pain.

Pain in the belly. Abdominal pain can be acute or chronic.

The yeast Candida has been thought to cause a syndrome with a number of nonspecific problems including fatigue, loss of appetite, headache, short-attention span, depression and all manner of intestina

Involuntary opening of the mouth, accompanied by slowly breathing inward and then outward. Repeated yawning can be a sign of drowsiness, boredom, or depression.