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A type of lung disease resulting from the inhalation of coal dust, also known as anthracosis.  

A type of paralysis in a newborn resulting from injury incurred during the birthing process.  

A chemical that has gained widespread attention since the discovery that its derivatives, found in car exhaust fumes and tobacco tar, have the capacity to induce cancer. A chemical that has garnered significant attention due to the revelation that its derivatives, present in both car exhaust emissions and tobacco tar, possess the potential to trigger…

A passage that connects to the bottom of the mouth from a gland situated beneath the tongue. It is one of the glands responsible for producing saliva.  

A type of sleep disorder caused by a Trypanosoma parasite transmitted through insect bites. Sleeping sickness comes in various forms (American, Gambian, Rhodesian), all marked by sporadic fever and swollen glands. Patients often experience lethargy, and waking them up can be challenging.  

A skin disorder that manifests on the hands of barbers.  

  A psychological condition that develops in prisoners of war as a result of the impact of extended confinement.  

Enlarged spleen and a lack of red blood cells, along with liver cirrhosis and abdominal fluid buildup known as ascites.  

The expansion of a body cavity through the introduction of air or fluid.