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;abscess
:An abscess is a collection of pus (white blood cells) within a cavity formed by disintegrated tissue.
 
;oral candidiasis
:Candidiasis is an infection by the fungus Candida in the oral cavity.
 
;hematuria
:Hematuria is the presence of blood in the urine.
 
;pyuria
:Pyuria is the presence of white blood cells (pus) in the urine.
 
;septic
:Sepsis is the presence and persistence of pathogenic microorganisms and their toxins in the blood.
 
;disseminated intravascular coagulation
:DIC is the development of small thrombi within the microcirculation throughout the body.
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