| hydrarthrosis | (noun) inflammation and swelling of a movable joint because of excess synovial fluid | - |
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| hydronephrosis | (noun) accumulation of urine in the kidney because of an obstruction in the ureter | - |
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| hyperhidrosis | (noun) excessive and profuse perspiration | Synonyms: hyperidrosis, polyhidrosis |
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| hyperidrosis | (noun) excessive and profuse perspiration | Synonyms: hyperhidrosis, polyhidrosis |
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| hypervitaminosis | (noun) an abnormal condition resulting from taking vitamins excessively; can be serious for vitamins A or D or K | - |
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| hypnosis | (noun) a state that resembles sleep but that is induced by suggestion | - |
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| hypotyposis | (noun) vivid picturesque description. | - |
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| hypovitaminosis | (noun) any of several diseases caused by deficiency of one or more vitamins | Synonyms: avitaminosis |
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| ichthyosis | (noun) any of several congenital diseases in which the skin is dry and scaly like a fish | - |
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| kenosis | (noun) the concept of emptying one's own will and receive God's will, in Catholicism | - |
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| keratomycosis | (noun) fungal infection of the cornea | - |
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| keratonosis | (noun) any abnormal condition of the outer skin (epidermis) | - |
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| keratosis | (noun) a skin condition marked by an overgrowth of layers of horny skin | - |
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| ketoacidosis | (noun) acidosis with an accumulation of ketone bodies; occurs primarily in diabetes mellitus | Synonyms: diabetic acidosis |
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| ketosis | (noun) an abnormal increase of ketone bodies in the blood as in diabetes mellitus | Synonyms: acetonemia, ketonemia |
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| kinetosis | (noun) the state of being dizzy or nauseated because of the motions that occur while traveling in or on a moving vehicle | Synonyms: motion sickness |
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| kraurosis | (noun) atrophy and shriveling of the skin or mucous membrane | - |
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| kyphosis | (noun) The property of having an abnormal convex curvature in the cervical or lumbar regions of the spine. | - |
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| (noun) an abnormal backward curve to the vertebral column | Synonyms: humpback, hunchback |
| laryngostenosis | (noun) abnormal narrowing of the larynx | - |
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| leishmaniosis | (noun) sores resulting from a tropical infection by protozoa of the genus Leishmania which are spread by sandflies | Synonyms: kala azar, leishmaniasis |
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| leptospirosis | (noun) an infectious disease cause by leptospira and transmitted to humans from domestic animals; characterized by jaundice and fever | Synonyms: swamp fever |
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| leucocytosis | (noun) an abnormal increase in the number of white blood cells in the blood as a result of infection (as in leukemia) | Synonyms: leukocytosis |
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| leukocytosis | (noun) an abnormal increase in the number of white blood cells in the blood as a result of infection (as in leukemia) | Synonyms: leucocytosis |
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| lipidosis | (noun) a disorder of lipid metabolism; abnormal levels of certain fats accumulate in the body | - |
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| lipomatosis | (noun) pathology in which fat accumulates in lipomas in the body | - |
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| listeriosis | (noun) an infectious disease of animals and humans (especially newborn or immunosuppressed persons) caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes; in sheep and cattle the infection frequently involves the central nervous system and causes various neurological symptoms | Synonyms: listeria meningitis |
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| lordosis | (noun) an abnormal inward (forward) curvature of the vertebral column | Synonyms: hollow-back |
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| lymphocytosis | (noun) an abnormal increase in the number of lymphocytes in the circulating blood | - |
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| macrocytosis | (noun) the presence of macrocytes in the blood | - |
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| meiosis | (noun) understatement for rhetorical effect (especially when expressing an affirmative by negating its contrary) | Synonyms: litotes |
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| (noun) (genetics) cell division that produces reproductive cells in sexually reproducing organisms; the nucleus divides into four nuclei each containing half the chromosome number (leading to gametes in animals and spores in plants) | Synonyms: miosis, reduction division |
| melanosis | (noun) a condition characterized by abnormal deposits of melanin (especially in the skin) | Synonyms: melanism |
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| metamorphosis | (noun) a complete change of physical form or substance especially as by magic or witchcraft | - |
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| (noun) a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances | Synonyms: transfiguration |
| (noun) the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals | Synonyms: metabolism |
| metempsychosis | (noun) after death the soul begins a new cycle of existence in another human body | Synonyms: rebirth |
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| metroptosis | (noun) prolapse of the uterus | Synonyms: descensus uteri |
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| microcytosis | (noun) a blood disorder characterized by the presence of microcytes (abnormally small red blood cells) in the blood; often associated with anemia | - |
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| miosis | (noun) reflex contraction of the sphincter muscle of the iris in response to a bright light (or certain drugs) causing the pupil to become smaller | Synonyms: light reflex, myosis, pupillary reflex |
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| (noun) (genetics) cell division that produces reproductive cells in sexually reproducing organisms; the nucleus divides into four nuclei each containing half the chromosome number (leading to gametes in animals and spores in plants) | Synonyms: meiosis, reduction division |
| mitosis | (noun) cell division in which the nucleus divides into nuclei containing the same number of chromosomes | - |
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| monocytosis | (noun) increase in the number of monocytes in the blood; symptom of monocytic leukemia | - |
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| mononucleosis | (noun) an acute disease characterized by fever and swollen lymph nodes and an abnormal increase of mononuclear leucocytes or monocytes in the bloodstream; not highly contagious; some believe it can be transmitted by kissing | Synonyms: glandular fever, infectious mononucleosis, kissing disease, mono |
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| mucopolysaccharidosis | (noun) any of a group of genetic disorders involving a defect in the metabolism of mucopolysaccharides resulting in greater than normal levels of mucopolysaccharides in tissues | - |
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| mucoviscidosis | (noun) the most common hereditary disease; the child's lungs and intestines and pancreas become clogged with thick mucus; caused by defect in a single gene; no cure is known | Synonyms: CF, cystic fibrosis, fibrocystic disease of the pancreas, pancreatic fibrosis |
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| mycosis | (noun) an inflammatory condition caused by a fungus | Synonyms: fungal infection |
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| myelofibrosis | (noun) fibrosis of the bone marrow | - |
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| myonecrosis | (noun) localized death of muscle cell fibers | - |
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| myosis | (noun) reflex contraction of the sphincter muscle of the iris in response to a bright light (or certain drugs) causing the pupil to become smaller | Synonyms: light reflex, miosis, pupillary reflex |
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| (noun) an acute infectious disease occurring in epidemic form and featuring paroxysms of pain (usually in the chest) | Synonyms: Bornholm disease, diaphragmatic pleurisy, epidemic myalgia, epidemic pleurodynia |
| myxomatosis | (noun) a viral disease (usually fatal) of rabbits | - |
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| narcosis | (noun) unconsciousness induced by narcotics or anesthesia | - |
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| necrobiosis | (noun) (physiology) the normal degeneration and death of living cells (as in various epithelial cells) | Synonyms: cell death |
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| necrosis | (noun) the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply) | Synonyms: gangrene, mortification, sphacelus |
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| nephroangiosclerosis | (noun) kidney disease that is usually associated with hypertension; sclerosis of the renal arterioles reduces blood flow that can lead to kidney failure and heart failure | Synonyms: nephrosclerosis |
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| nephrocalcinosis | (noun) renal lithiasis in which calcium deposits form in the renal parenchyma and result in reduced kidney function and blood in the urine | - |
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| nephroptosis | (noun) prolapse of the kidney | Synonyms: nephroptosia |
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| nephrosclerosis | (noun) kidney disease that is usually associated with hypertension; sclerosis of the renal arterioles reduces blood flow that can lead to kidney failure and heart failure | Synonyms: nephroangiosclerosis |
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| nephrosis | (noun) a disease affecting the kidneys | Synonyms: kidney disease, nephropathy, renal disorder |
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| (noun) a syndrome characterized by edema and large amounts of protein in the urine and usually increased blood cholesterol; usually associated with glomerulonephritis or with a complication of various systemic diseases | Synonyms: nephrotic syndrome |
| neurofibromatosis | (noun) autosomal dominant disease characterized by numerous neurofibromas and by spots on the skin and often by developmental abnormalities | Synonyms: von Recklinghausen's disease |
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| neurosis | (noun) a mental or personality disturbance not attributable to any known neurological or organic dysfunction | Synonyms: neuroticism, psychoneurosis |
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| ochronosis | (noun) an accumulation of dark pigment in cartilage and other connective tissue; usually a symptom of alkaptonuria or phenol poisoning | - |
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| onychosis | (noun) any disease or disorder of the nails | - |
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| ornithosis | (noun) an atypical pneumonia caused by a rickettsia microorganism and transmitted to humans from infected birds | Synonyms: parrot fever, psittacosis |
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| osmosis | (noun) (biology, chemistry) diffusion of molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a place of higher concentration to a place of lower concentration until the concentration on both sides is equal | - |
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| osteopetrosis | (noun) an inherited disorder characterized by an increase in bone density; in severe forms the bone marrow cavity may be obliterated | Synonyms: Albers-Schonberg disease, marble bones disease |
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| osteoporosis | (noun) abnormal loss of bony tissue resulting in fragile porous bones attributable to a lack of calcium; most common in postmenopausal women | - |
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| osteosclerosis | (noun) abnormal hardening or eburnation of bone | - |
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| otosclerosis | (noun) hereditary disorder in which ossification of the labyrinth of the inner ear causes tinnitus and eventual deafness | - |
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| pasteurellosis | (noun) an acute infectious disease characterized by pneumonia and blood infection | Synonyms: hemorrhagic septicemia |
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| pediculosis | (noun) infestation with lice (Pediculus humanus) resulting in severe itching | Synonyms: lousiness |
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| peliosis | (noun) any of several blood diseases causing subcutaneous bleeding | Synonyms: purpura |
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| phagocytosis | (noun) process in which phagocytes engulf and digest microorganisms and cellular debris; an important defense against infection | - |
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| phalacrosis | (noun) the condition of having no hair on the top of the head | Synonyms: baldness |
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| phimosis | (noun) an abnormal tightness of the foreskin preventing retraction over the glans | - |
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| phlebothrombosis | (noun) thrombosis of a vein without prior inflammation of the vein; associated with sluggish blood flow (as in prolonged bedrest or pregnancy or surgery) or with rapid coagulation of the blood | Synonyms: venous thrombosis |
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| phycomycosis | (noun) any fungal infection caused by fungi of the Phycomycetes group | - |
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| pinocytosis | (noun) process by which certain cells can engulf and incorporate droplets of fluid | - |
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| pneumoconiosis | (noun) chronic respiratory disease caused by inhaling metallic or mineral particles | Synonyms: pneumonoconiosis |
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| pneumocytosis | (noun) pneumonia occurring in infants or in persons with impaired immune systems (as AIDS victims) | Synonyms: interstitial plasma cell pneumonia, pneumocystis carinii pneumonia, pneumocystis pneumonia |
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| pneumonoconiosis | (noun) chronic respiratory disease caused by inhaling metallic or mineral particles | Synonyms: pneumoconiosis |
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| poliosis | (noun) loss of color from the hair | - |
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| pollinosis | (noun) a seasonal rhinitis resulting from an allergic reaction to pollen | Synonyms: hay fever |
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| polyhidrosis | (noun) excessive and profuse perspiration | Synonyms: hyperhidrosis, hyperidrosis |
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| prognosis | (noun) a prediction of the course of a disease | Synonyms: medical prognosis, prospect |
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| (noun) a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop | Synonyms: forecast |
| psilosis | (noun) falling out of hair | - |
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| (noun) a chronic disorder that occurs in tropical and non-tropical forms and in both children and adults; nutrients are not absorbed; symptoms include foul-smelling diarrhea and emaciation | Synonyms: sprue, tropical sprue |
| psittacosis | (noun) infectious disease of birds | Synonyms: parrot disease |
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| (noun) an atypical pneumonia caused by a rickettsia microorganism and transmitted to humans from infected birds | Synonyms: ornithosis, parrot fever |
| psychoneurosis | (noun) a mental or personality disturbance not attributable to any known neurological or organic dysfunction | Synonyms: neurosis, neuroticism |
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| psychosis | (noun) any severe mental disorder in which contact with reality is lost or highly distorted | - |
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| ptosis | (noun) drooping of the upper eyelid caused by muscle paralysis and weakness | - |
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| pycnodysostosis | (noun) a form of dwarfism accompanied by fragile bones and bad teeth | - |
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| pycnosis | (noun) a degenerative state of the cell nucleus | Synonyms: pyknosis |
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| pyknosis | (noun) a degenerative state of the cell nucleus | Synonyms: pycnosis |
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| pyrosis | (noun) a painful burning sensation in the chest caused by gastroesophageal reflux (backflow from the stomach irritating the esophagus); symptomatic of an ulcer or a diaphragmatic hernia or other disorder | Synonyms: heartburn |
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| rhinosporidiosis | (noun) fungal infection of the nose; often acquired while swimming | - |
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| rhinostenosis | (noun) narrowing of the passages in the nasal cavities | - |
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| rickettsiosis | (noun) infectious disease caused by ticks or mites or body lice infected with rickettsial bacteria | Synonyms: rickettsial disease |
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| salmonellosis | (noun) a kind of food poisoning caused by eating foods contaminated with Salmonella typhimurium | - |
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| sarcoidosis | (noun) a chronic disease of unknown cause marked by the formation of nodules in the lungs and liver and lymph glands and salivary glands | - |
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| sclerosis | (noun) any pathological hardening or thickening of tissue | Synonyms: induration |
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| scoliosis | (noun) an abnormal lateral curve to the vertebral column | - |
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| shigellosis | (noun) an acute infection of the intestine by shigella bacteria; characterized by diarrhea and fever and abdominal pains | Synonyms: bacillary dysentery |
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| siderosis | (noun) fibrosis of the lung caused by iron dust; occurs among welders and other metal workers | - |
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| silicosis | (noun) a lung disease caused by inhaling particles of silica or quartz or slate | - |
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| sporotrichosis | (noun) a chronic fungal infection of the skin and lymph nodes | - |
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