Category: C

A childhood condition marked by disruptions in the growth plates at the ends of bones, leading to issues with height and overall growth. This condition shares similarities with achondroplasia and is also known as Morquio’s disease or Brailsford-Morquio’s disease.  

This is an Asian variety of cholera that manifests with abrupt onset, a relatively mild course, and swift recovery.  

The existence of bile in the bloodstream, resulting in jaundice. The presence of bile in the blood, which leads to jaundice.  

The existence of any ailment in the gallbladder.  

A pain-relief medication comprising chloroform, ether, alcohol, and morphine, with small amounts of diluted hydrocyanic acid. This medication was once commonly used to alleviate stomach ailments. It should not be administered to children without medical oversight.  

Areas of pigmentation that can appear on the forehead, temples, cheeks, nipples, and abdomen. These areas may become more pronounced during pregnancy or menstrual periods and can also be associated with ovarian tumors or disorders. This condition is also known as chloasma gravidarum.  

A severe form of blood poisoning, caused by a streptococcal germ, occurring in women following childbirth, and promptly cured by antibiotics. It was at one time called milk fever because it occurred two or three days after delivery and about the time that the breasts became engorged with milk. In the past the disease killed…

Reduced eyesight, headaches, dizziness, and restricted peripheral vision resulting from damage or abnormalities in the optic chiasm.  

A mental condition marked by an excessive and persistent state of happiness or cheerfulness.  

An excessive accumulation of scar tissue, resulting in the scar becoming raised, firm, and visually unappealing.