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A finger which cannot be straightened because the tendon attaching the top joint has been torn. Deformation of a finger due to sudden forced flexion (bending) of the terminal joint, leading to rupture of the tendon. As a result the individual is unable to extend (straighten) the terminal part of the finger, which remains bent…

One of two bony prominences at each side of the ankle. Malleoli, bumplike projection on a bone, as on the inner and outer sides of the ankle. Rounded distal projections of the distal tibia and fibula that comprise the ankle. Either of the two protuberances on each side of the ankle: the lateral malleolus at…

A person who pretends to be ill. One who pretends to be ill or suffering from a nonexistent disorder to arouse sympathy.  

A tumour which is cancerous and can grow again or spread into other parts of the body, even if removed surgically.  

A pus-filled swelling that results from infection of the skin with anthrax. Localized cutaneous necrosis in man at the point of entry of anthrax infection.  

Dangerously high blood pressure. Most lethal form of hypertension, characterized by very elevated blood pressure that produces damage in the inner linings of the blood vessels and the heart, spleen, kidneys, and brain, often leading to death. It may occur without a discoverable organic cause (essential hypertension) or it may be due to or associated…

The state of being malignant. A cancerous growth. Uncontrolled growth of cells; cancer. A term usually applied to cancerous tumors, which tend to become progressively worse. The characteristic of being malignant, often denoting a cancerous state.  

A situation in which a particular organ does not work in the usual way. Failure to function normally for any reason.  

Unusual in shape, structure or development.  

An unusual variation in the shape, structure or development of something. Abnormal shape or structure; deformity; in medicine, often refers to a congenital problem. Congenital defect resulting from abnormal prenatal development. Malformation can occur in a single organ or a larger area of the body and usually refers to a structural defect, such as a…