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  2. Persistent genital arousal disorder - Wikipedia

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    The rename was also considered to give the condition a better chance of being classified as a dysfunction. Now PGAD is often called or termed Genito-Pelvic Dysesthesia. Impact on mental health. Women and men with PGAD report having unstable mental health with thoughts of suicide and difficulty completing daily activities.

  3. Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis - Wikipedia

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    Silicosis is a form of occupational lung disease caused by inhalation of crystalline silica dust, and is marked by inflammation and scarring in the form of nodular lesions in the upper lobes of the lungs. It is a type of pneumoconiosis and is known in the United Kingdom and eastern United States as the "black lung".

  4. Brachydactyly type D - Wikipedia

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    The condition may either be unilateral (affecting one thumb) or bilateral (affecting both). Genetics. A genetic trait, brachydactyly type D exhibits autosomal dominance and is commonly developed or inherited independently of other hereditary traits. The condition is associated with the HOXD13 gene, which is central in digital formation and growth.

  5. Catarrh - Wikipedia

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    Catarrh. Catarrh ( / kəˈtɑːr /) is an inflammation of mucous membranes in one of the airways or cavities of the body, [1] [2] usually with reference to the throat and paranasal sinuses. It can result in a thick exudate of mucus and white blood cells caused by the swelling of the mucous membranes in the head in response to an infection.

  6. Narcissistic personality disorder - Wikipedia

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    Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a personality disorder characterized by a life-long pattern of exaggerated feelings of self-importance, an excessive need for admiration, and a diminished ability to empathize with other people's feelings.

  7. Breast hypertrophy - Wikipedia

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    Gynecology, endocrinology. Breast hypertrophy is a rare medical condition of the breast connective tissues in which the breasts become excessively large. The condition is often divided based on the severity into two types, macromastia and gigantomastia.

  8. Multiple chemical sensitivity - Wikipedia

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    Multiple chemical sensitivity ( MCS ), also known as idiopathic environmental intolerances ( IEI ), is an unrecognized and controversial diagnosis characterized by chronic symptoms attributed to exposure to low levels of commonly used chemicals. [1] [2] Symptoms are typically vague and non-specific. They may include fatigue, headaches, nausea ...

  9. Congenital insensitivity to pain - Wikipedia

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    The conditions described here are separate from the HSAN group of disorders, which have more specific signs and cause. Because feeling physical pain is vital for survival, CIP is an extremely dangerous condition. It is common for people with the condition to die in childhood due to injuries or illnesses going unnoticed.