| amputation | Surgical removal of a limb of the body. 265
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| arthritis | A progressive disease causing joint inflammation and pain. 263
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| cancer | Diseases characterized by uncontrolled growth of cells. 265
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| cardiovascular disease | Any disease affecting the heart or blood vessels. 263
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| cerebral palsy (CP) | A limited paralysis caused by disturbances of the brain present at the time of birth; any of several disorders of the central nervous system. 257
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| cerebrovascular accident | Stroke. 263
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| diabetes | A condition in which the body does not metabolize sugar properly; characterized by excessive urination and caused by an insulin deficiency. 264
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| lesion | An area of damaged tissue; a wound or infection. 149, 257
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| mental retardation | A developmental disability characterized by below-average intellectual functioning. 261
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| multiple sclerosis (MS) | A progressive disease of the central nervous system, characterized by lack of coordination and speech difficulties. 257
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| myocardial infarction | Heart attack. 263
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| ostomy | A surgically created opening from the intestine or colon through the abdominal wall. 266
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| paralysis | Loss of sensation and voluntary movement in an area of the body. 257
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| paraplegia | The paralysis of the lower torso and both legs. 257
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| psychogenic stimuli | Stimuli arising in the brain (thoughts, fantasies, etc.). 258
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| quadriplegia | Paralysis of the arms, legs, and torso. 257
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| reflexogenic stimuli | Stimuli arising from bodily reflexes (e.g., in response to touch or smell). 258
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| spinal cord | A bundle of nerve fibers running through the spinal column and connecting the brain with the rest of the body. 257
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