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Hypertension, pulmonary
See: Pulmonary hypertension
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- Cranial dystonia A term used to describe dystonia that affects the muscles of the head, face, and neck. Oromandibular dystonia…
- Sepsis Commonly called a 'blood stream infection.' The presence of bacteria (bacteremia) or other infectious…
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