Author: Glossary
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Dysesthesia pedis
Severe itching and burning of the plantar surface of the feet and toes. This may occur as a result of athlete’s foot or as a reaction to heparin therapy.
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Auditory dysesthesia
Abnormal discomfort from loud noises.
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Viral dysentery
Dysentery caused by a virus, especially rotaviruses, Norwalk-like viruses, coronaviruses, and enteric adenoviruses.
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Malignant dysentery
A form of dysentery in which symptoms are very pronounced and dehydration occurs rapidly, usually terminating fatally.
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Dysembryoplasia
Fetal malformation occurring during growth of the embryo.
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Dyseidesia
Difficulty in reading caused by an inability to recognize printed words.
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Dyscontrol syndrome
A condition marked by sudden outbursts of violence or rage, associated with abnormal electrical discharges in the amygdaloid nuclear complex of the brain.
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Dyscompetence
Poor professional performance in a limited number of crucial or expected skills.
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Dyschronism
A disturbed sense of time especially that occurring after transportation from one time zone to another that is 5 to 10 hr ahead or behind. This leads to disturbances of sleep/wake cycles.
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Nail dyschromia
Discoloration of fingernails and toenails. Pigmented bands in the nails may be related to Addison’s disease, Peutz-Jeghers syndrome, pregnancy, use of minocycline, radiotherapy, cytotoxic drugs, antimalarials, and zidovudine therapy in AIDS patients.