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Surgical removal of the adenoids
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Adenoidectomy
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Inflammation of the mucus membranes of the head and mouth with increased mucus flow.
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Catarrhal
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State of being inactive
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Dormant
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Any disease or disorder of the brain.
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Encephalopathy
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Fluid that has seeped out of tissues or capillaries due to injury or inflammation.
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Exudate
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Excessive gas in the stomach or intestine.
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Flatulence
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Time between exposure to the disease and the presence of symptoms.
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Incubation period
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High-pitched sound during inspiration due to blocked airways.
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Inspiratory stridor
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Injected into the spinal fluid.
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Intrathecal
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Spots seen in the mouth in the
early stage of measles; the spots confirm the diagnosis.
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Koplik's spots
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General ill feeling
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Malaise
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Lice eggs
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Nits
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Salivary glands located just in front of the ears.
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Parotid glands
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Spasm or convulsion.
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Paroxysmal
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Open
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Patent
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