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contraindication

(medicine) any indication or symptom that makes it inadvisable to employ a particular procedure or treatment

atrophy, withering

any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)

infection, contagion, transmission

an incident is which an infectious disease is transmitted

mutation

the process or event of mutating

point mutation, gene mutation

a mutation due to an intramolecular reorganization of a gene

abiotrophy

a loss of vitality and a degeneration of cells and tissues not due to any apparent injury

cataplasia

(biology) degenerative reversion of cells or tissue to a less differentiated or more primitive form

mutant, mutation, sport

an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration

chromatic aberration

an optical aberration in which the image has colored fringes

abscission

shedding of flowers and leaves and fruit following formation of scar tissue in a plant

cleft foot

a deformity in which the space between the third and fourth toes extends up into the foot

deformity, malformation, misshapenness

an affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen or malformed

clawfoot, pes cavus

a deformity of the foot characterized by an abnormally high arch and hyperextension of the toes which gives the foot the appearance of a claw

cleft palate

a congenital fissure of the hard palate

cleft lip, harelip, cheiloschisis

a congenital cleft in the middle of the upper lip

clubfoot, talipes

congenital deformity of the foot usually marked by a curled shape or twisted position of the ankle and heel and toes

pigeon breast, chicken breast

abnormal protrusion of the breastbone caused by rickets

xanthoma

a skin problem marked by the development (on the eyelids and neck and back) of irregular yellow nodules; sometimes attributable to disturbances of cholesterol metabolism

xanthosis

an abnormal yellow discoloration of the skin

achlorhydria

an abnormal deficiency or absence of free hydrochloric acid in the gastric juice; often associated with severe anemias and cancer of the stomach

symptom

(medical) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease

sign

(medical) any objective evidence of the presence of a disorder or disease; "there were no signs of asphixiation"

achylia, achylia gastrica

absence of gastric juices (partial or complete)

amenorrhea, amenorrhoea, amenia

absence or suppression of normal menstrual flow

chloasma, melasma, mask of pregnancy

a tan discoloration of a woman's face that is associated with pregnancy or with the use of oral contraceptives

aura

a sensation (as of a cold breeze or bright light) that precedes the onset of certain disorders such as a migraine attack or epileptic seizure

clubbing

a condition in which the ends of toes and fingers become wide and thick; a symptom of heart or lung disease

cyanosis

a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes; a sign that oxygen in the blood is dangerously diminished (as in carbon monoxide poisoning)

secondary amenorrhea

cessation of menstruation in a woman who had previously menstruated

acrocyanosis, Raynaud's sign

cyanosis of the extremities; can occur when a spasm of the blood vessels is caused by exposure to cold or by strong emotion

primary amenorrhea

delay of menarche beyond age 18

cervical disc syndrome, cervical root syndrome

an abnormal condition resulting from compression of spinal nerve roots in the neck region; involves neck pains and muscular weakness and paresthesia

prodrome

an early symptom that a disease is developing or that an attack is about to occur

syndrome

a pattern of symptoms indicative of some disease

Chinese restaurant syndrome

headache and tingling or burning feelings and sweating caused by eating food that contains monosodium glutamate

Conn's syndrome

disturbances in salt-water balance and symptoms of weakness and muscular cramps and twitching and convulsions and sometimes paralysis; usually caused by a benign tumor of the cortex of the adrenal gland that leads to excess secretion of aldosterone

fetal alcohol syndrome

a condition in which body deformation or facial development or mental ability of a fetus is impaired because the mother drank alcohol while pregnant

irritable bowel syndrome, spastic colon, mucous colitis

recurrent abdominal pain and diarrhea (often alternating with periods of constipation); often associated with emotional stress

Crohn's disease, regional enteritis

a serious chronic and progressive inflammation of the colon producing frequent bouts of diarrhea with abdominal pain and nausea and fever and weight loss

ulcerative colitis

a serious chronic inflammatory disease of the large intestine and rectum characterized by recurrent episodes of abdominal pain and fever and chills and profuse diarrhea

malabsorption syndrome

a pattern of symptoms including loss of appetite and bloating and weight loss and muscle pain and steatorrhea; associated with celiac disease and sprue and cystic fibrosis

narcolepsy

a sleep disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable episodes of deep sleep; "he believes that narcolepsy is attributable to an inability to suppress REM sleep during waking"

scalenus syndrome

discomfort and vascular symptoms and loss of sensation in a shoulder and arm; caused by a scalene muscle compressing the subclavian artery and part of the brachial plexus

premenstrual syndrome, PMS

a syndrome that occurs in many women from 2 to 14 days before the onset of menstruation

thoracic outlet syndrome

tingling sensations in the fingers; caused by compression on a nerve supplying the arm

exophthalmos

protrusion of the eyeball from the socket

furring

a furlike coating of matter as on the tongue

gangrene

death and decay of tissue caused by loss of blood supply or infection

hematuria

the presence of blood in the urine; often a symptom of urinary tract disease

sneeze, sneezing, sternutation

a symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose

mononucleosis, mono

an abnormal increase of mononuclear leucocytes or monocytes in the bloodstream

bloat

swelling of the rumen or intestinal tract of domestic animals caused by excessive gas

edema, oedema, dropsy

swelling from excessive accumulation of serous fluid in tissue

chemosis

edema of the mucous membrane of the eyeball and eyelid lining

anasarca

generalized edema with accumulation of serum in subcutaneous connective tissue

palsy

a condition marked by uncontrollable tremor

intumescence, intumescency

swelling up with blood or other fluids (as with congestion)

tumescence, tumidity, tumidness

slight swelling

hyperbilirubinemia of the newborn

a common disorder that is usually due to immaturity of the liver; usually subsides spontaneously

hyperbilirubinemia

abnormally high amounts of bilirubin in the blood

congestion

excessive accumulation of blood or other fluid in a body part

hyperglycemia

abnormally high blood sugar usually associated with diabetes

hypoglycemia

abnormally low blood sugar usually resulting from excessive insulin or a poor diet

jaundice, icterus

yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes caused by an accumulation of bile pigment (bilirubin) in the blood; can be a symptom of gallstones or liver infection or anemia

jaundice of the newborn, physiological jaundice of the newborn, icterus neonatorum

yellowish appearance in newborn infants; usually subsides spontaneously

kernicterus

an abnormal accumulation of bile pigment in the brain and other nerve tissue; causes yellow staining and tissue damage

hyperemia, hyperaemia

excessive blood in an organ or other body part

urtication, urticaria, hives, nettle rash

an itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins; usually the result of an allergic response to insect bites or food or drugs

pulmonary congestion

congestion in the lungs

rash, eruption, efflorescence, skin eruption, skin rash

any eruption of the skin

prickly heat, heat rash

inflammation around the sweat ducts

numbness

partial or total lack of sensation in a part of the body; a symptom of nerve damage or dysfunction

ache, aching

a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain

pain, hurting

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder; "the patient developed severe pain and distension"

throe

severe spasm of pain: "the throes of dying"; "the throes of childbirth"

toothache

an ache localized in a tooth

aerodontalgia

pain in the teeth that results from a change in air pressure (as in flying of mountain climbing)

agony, suffering

a state of acute pain

arthralgia

pain in a joint or joints

paresthesia, paraesthesia

abnormal skin sensations (as tingling or tickling or itching or burning) usually associated with peripheral nerve damage

formication

hallucinated sensation that insects or snakes are crawling over the skin; a common side-effect of extensive use of cocaine or amphetamines

burn, burning

pain that feels hot as if it were on fire

backache

an ache localized in the back

causalgia

a burning pain in a limb along the course of a peripheral nerve; usually associated with skin changes

chiralgia

a pain in the hand that is not traumatic

colic, intestinal colic

acute abdominal pain (especially in infants)

chest pain

pain in the chest

earache, otalgia

an ache localized in the middle or inner ear

dysmenorrhea

painful menstruation

headache, head ache, cephalalgia

pain in the head caused by dilation of cerebral arteries or muscle contractions or a reaction to drugs

hemorrhoid, pile

pain caused by venous swelling at or inside the anal sphincter

stomachache, stomach ache, bellyache, gastralgia

an ache localized in the stomach or abdominal region

histamine headache, cluster headache

a headache associated with the release of histamine from cells

sinus headache

a headache resulting from congestion or infection in the paranasal sinuses

migraine, megrim, sick headache, hemicrania

a severe recurring vascular headache; occur more frequently in women than men

tension headache

a headache located at the back of the head; usually caused by body tension resulting from overwork or psychological stress

lumbago

backache affecting the lumbar region or lower back; can be caused by muscle strain or arthritis or vascular insufficiency or a ruptured intervertebral disc

melagra

rheumatic or myalgic pains in the arms or legs

myalgia, myodynia

pain in a muscle or group of muscles

metralgia

pain in the uterus

pleurodynia, pleuralgia, costalgia

pain in the chest caused by inflammation of the muscles between the ribs

neuralgia, neuralgy

acute spasmodic pain along the course of one or more nerves

mastalgia

pain in the breast

meralgia

pain in the thigh

trigeminal neuralgia, tic douloureux

intense paroxysmal neuralgia along the trigeminal nerve

birth pangs, labor pains, labour pains

a regularly recurrent spasm of pain that is characteristic of childbirth

sciatica

neuralgia along the sciatic nerve

pang

a sharp spasm of pain

afterpains

pains felt by a woman after her baby is born; associated with contractions of the uterus

pang, sting

a mental pain or distress; "a pang of conscience"

tenderness, soreness

a pain that is felt when the area is touched

smart, smarting

a stinging pain

sting, stinging

something as sudden and painful as a sting; "the sting of death"

stitch

a sharp spasm of pain in the side resulting from running

chafe

soreness and warmth caused by friction; "he had a nasty chafe on his knee"

torture, torment

unbearable physical pain

postnasal drip

secretion of mucus from the rear of the nasal cavity into the nasopharynx

cardiomegaly, megalocardia, megacardia, enlarged heart

an abnormal enlargement of the heart; mild cardiomegaly is common in athletes

heartburn, pyrosis

a painful burning sensation in the chest caused by acidic backflow from the stomach irritating the esophagus; symptomatic of an ulcer or other disorder

heart murmur, cardiac murmur, murmur

an abnormal sound of the heart; sometimes a sign of abnormal heart function

systolic murmur

a murmur heard during systole

palpitation

a rapid and irregular heart beat

hepatojugular reflux

a venous reflux occurring in congestive heart failure

gastroesophageal reflux, esophageal reflux

reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus

vesicoureteral reflux

a backflow of urine from the bladder into the ureter

ureterorenal reflux

a backflow of urine from the ureter into the renal pelvis

reflux

an abnormal backward flow of body fluids

inflammation, flush, redness

a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat

indigestion, dyspepsia, stomach upset, upset stomach

a disorder of digestive function characterized by discomfort or heartburn or nausea

amyxia

a condition in which no mucus in produced

subacute bacterial endocarditis

a chronic bacterial infection of the endocardium and heart valves; symptoms develop slowly

hot flash

sudden brief flush and sensation of heat associated with menopause

carditis

inflammation of the heart

endocarditis

inflammation of the endocardium and heart valves

cellulitis

an inflammation of body tissue (especially that below the skin) characterized by fever and swelling and redness and pain

myocardial inflammation, myocarditis

inflammation of the myocardium (the muscular tissue of the heart)

pericarditis

inflammation of the pericardium

catarrh

inflammation of the nose and throat with increased production of mucus

cheilitis

inflammation and cracking of the skin of the lips

cervicitis

inflammation of the uterine cervix

cheilosis, perliche

a disorder of the lips marked by scaling and fissures at the corners of the mouth; caused by a deficiency of riboflavin

chill, shivering

a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever

ague, chills and fever

successive stages of chills and fever that is a symptom of malaria

colpocystitis

inflammation of the vagina and bladder

cholangitis

inflammation of the bile ducts

cholecystitis

inflammation of the gall bladder

chorditis

inflammation of the vocal cords

chorditis

inflammation of the spermatic cord

colitis

inflammation of the colon

colpitis

inflammation of the vagina

conjunctivitis, pinkeye

inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye

costochondritis

inflammation at the junction of a rib and its cartilage

corditis

inflammation of the spermatic cord

diverticulitis

inflammation of a diverticulum in the digestive tract (especially the colon); characterized by painful abdominal cramping and fever and constipation

dermatitis

inflammation of the skin

necrotizing enteritis

enteritis characterized by bloody diarrhea and severe abdominal pain

encephalitis

inflammation of the brain usually caused by a virus; symptoms include headache and neck pain and drowsiness and nausea and fever

panencephalitis

inflammation of the entire brain

enteritis

inflammation of the intestine

fibrositis

inflammation of white fibrous tissues (especially muscle sheaths)

gastritis

inflammation of the lining of the stomach; nausea and loss of appetite and discomfort after eating

acute gastritis

gastritis caused by ingesting an irritant (as too much aspirin)

chronic gastritis

persistent gastritis can be a symptom of a gastric ulcer or pernicious anemia or stomach cancer or other disorders

chronic glossitis

glossitis with atrophy of tongue tissue; sometimes accompanies pernicious anemia

glossitis

inflammation of the tongue

acute glossitis

glossitis resulting from injury or infection and characterized by swelling and pain

Moeller's glossitis, glossodynia exfoliativa

a superficial form of glossitis marked by irregular red patches on the tongue and sensitivity to hot or spicy food

iridocyclitis

inflammation of the iris and ciliary body of the eye

jejunitis

inflammation of the jejunum of the small intestine

iridokeratitis

inflammation of the iris and cornea of the eye

keratitis

inflammation of the cornea causing watery painful eyes and blurred vision

jejunoileitis

inflammation of the jejunum and the ileum of the small intestine

keratoiritis

inflammation of the cornea and the iris of the eye

keratoscleritis

inflammation of the cornea and sclera of the eye

labyrinthitis, otitis interna

inflammation of the inner ear; can cause vertigo and vomiting

laminitis, founder

inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse

metritis, endometritis

inflammation of the lining of the uterus (of the endometrium)

laryngitis

inflammation of the mucous membrane of the larynx; characterized by hoarseness or loss of voice and coughing

mastitis

inflammation of a breast (or udder)

mastoiditis

inflammation of the mastoid

neuritis

inflammation of a nerve accompanied by pain and sometimes loss of function

myelitis

inflammation of the spinal cord

osteitis

inflammation of a bone as a consequence of infection or trauma or degeneration

orchitis

inflammation of one or both testes; characterized by pain and swelling

osteomyelitis

an inflammation of bone and bone marrow (usually caused by bacterial infection)

otitis media

inflammation of the middle ear; common in children

otitis

inflammation of the ear

otitis externa

inflammation of the external ear (including auricle and ear canal)

pancreatitis

inflammation of the pancreas

parotitis

inflammation of one or both parotid glands

pneumonitis

inflammation of the lungs; caused by a virus or an allergic reaction

peritonitis

inflammation of the peritoneum

phalangitis

inflammation of a finger or toe

phlebitis

inflammation of a vein

polyneuritis

inflammation of many or all of the peripheral nerves

thrombophlebitis

phlebitis in conjunction with the formation of a blood clot (thrombus)

proctitis

inflammation of the rectum; marked by bloody stools and a frequent urge to defecate; frequently associated with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis

polymyositis

inflammation of many muscles

posthitis

inflammation of the foreskin of the penis; usually caused by bacterial infection

rachitis

inflammation of the vertebral column

prostatitis

inflammation of the prostate gland characterized by perineal pain and irregular urination and (if severe) chills and fever

chorioretinitis

inflammation of the choroid layer behind the retina

rhinitis, coryza

an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose (usually associated with nasal discharge)

retinitis

inflammation of the retina

sinusitis

inflammation of one of the paranasal sinuses

salpingitis

inflammation of a Fallopian tube (usually the result of infection spreading from the vagina or uterus) or of a Eustachian tube

ankylosing spondylitis, Marie-Strumpell disease, rheumatoid spondylitis

a chronic form of spondylitis primarily in males and marked by impaired mobility of the spine; sometimes leads to ankylosis

scleritis

inflammation of the sclera

sialadenitis

inflammation of the salivary glands

splenitis

inflammation of the spleen

spondylitis

inflammation of a spinal joint; characterized by pain and stiffness

synovitis

inflammation of the synovial membrane that lines a synovial joint; results in pain and swelling

stomatitis

inflammation of the mouth

vesiculitis

inflammation of a seminal vesicle (usually in conjunction with prostatitis)

tarsitis

inflammation of the eyelid

tendinitis, tendonitis

inflammation of a tendon

tennis elbow

painful inflammation of tissues surrounding the elbow caused by strain from playing tennis and other sports

tonsillitis

inflammation of the tonsils

tracheitis

inflammation of the trachea

ulitis

inflammation of the gums

ureteritis

inflammation of the ureter

uveitis

inflammation of the uvea of the eye

uvulitis

inflammation of the uvula

vaginitis

inflammation of the vagina (usually associated with candidiasis)

valvulitis

inflammation of a cardiac valve

vasculitis

inflammation of a blood vessel

hiccup, hiccough

(usually plural) the state of having involuntary spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis; sometimes a symptom of indigestion; "how do you cure the hiccups?"

vulvitis

inflammation of the vulva

gooseflesh, goose bumps, goose pimples, goose skin

symptom of coldness

cough, coughing

sudden expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages; a common symptom of upper respiratory infection or bronchitis or pneumonia or tuberculosis

morning sickness

nausea early in the day; a characteristic symptom in the early months of pregnancy

meningism

symptoms that mimic those of meningitis but without inflammation of the meninges

nausea, sickness

the state that precedes vomiting

charleyhorse

(colloquial) a muscular cramp (especially in the thigh or calf) following vigorous exercise

queasiness, squeamishness, qualm

a mild state of nausea

spasm, cramp

a painful and involuntary muscular contraction

writer's cramp

muscular spasms of thumb and forefinger while writing with a pen or pencil

crick, rick, wrick

a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (`rick' and `wrick' are British)

twitch, twitching

a sudden spasm especially one caused by a nervous condition

tic

a local and habitual twitching especially in the face

fibrillation

muscular twitching involving individual muscle fibers acting without coordination

ventricular fibrillation

fibrillation of heart muscles resulting in interference with rhythmic contractions of the ventricles and possibly leading to cardiac arrest

atrial fibrillation

fibrillation of the muscles of the atria of the heart

bradycardia

abnormally slow heartbeat

heart block, Adams-Stokes syndrome, Stokes-Adams syndrome, atrioventricular block

recurrent sudden attacks of unconsciousness caused by impaired conduction of the impulse that regulates the heartbeat

tachycardia

abnormally rapid heartbeat

cardiac arrhythmia

an abnormal rate of muscle contractions in the heart

fasciculation

muscular twitching of contiguous groups of muscle fibers

musca volitans, muscae volitantes, floater, spots before the eyes

caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens

fever, febricity, pyrexia, feverishness

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

atrophy, wasting, wasting away

a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse

hyperpyrexia

extremely high fever

dysplasia

abnormal development (of organs or cells) or an abnormal structure resulting from such growth

monostotic fibrous dysplasia

fibrous dysplasia of bone confined to a single bone

fibrous dysplasia of bone

a disturbance in which bone that is undergoing lysis is replaced by an abnormal proliferation of fibrous tissue resulting in bone lesions or skin lesions

Albright's disease, polyostotic fibrous dysplasia

fibrous dysplasia of bone affecting multiple bones

cor pulmonale

enlargement of the right ventricle of the heart due to disease of the lungs or of the pulmonary blood vessels

hypertrophy

abnormal enlargement of a body part or organ

adenomegaly

gland enlargement

elephantiasis

hypertrophy of certain body parts (usually legs and scrotum); the end state of the disease filariasis

elephantiasis scroti, chyloderma

swelling of the scrotum resulting from chronic lymphatic obstruction

elephantiasis neuromatosa

hypertrophy of a limb

nevoid elephantiasis, pachyderma

thickening of the skin (usually unilateral on an extremity) caused by congenital enlargement of lymph vessel and lymph vessel obstruction

splenomegaly

an abnormal enlargement of the spleen

acromegaly, acromegalia

enlargement of bones of hands and feet and face; often accompanied by headache and muscle pain and emotional disturbances; caused by overproduction of growth hormone by the anterior pituitary gland (due to a tumor)

giantism, gigantism, overgrowth

excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland

hyperplasia

abnormal increase in number of cells

hypoplasia

underdevelopment of an organ because of a decrease in the number of cells

bleeding, hemorrhage, haemorrhage

flow of blood from ruptured blood vessels

anaplasia

loss of structural differentiation within a cell or group of cells often with increased capacity for multiplication, as in a malignant tumor

apnea

transient cessation of respiration

periodic apnea of the newborn

irregular breathing of newborns; periods of rapid breathing followed by apnea; believed to be associated with sudden infant death syndrome

sleep apnea

apnea that occurs during sleep

dyspnea

difficult or labored respiration

cerebral hemorrhage

bleeding from a ruptured blood vessel in the brain

constipation, irregularity

irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis

metrorrhagia

bleeding from the uterus that is not due to menstruation; usually indicative of disease (as cervical cancer)

nosebleed, epistaxis

bleeding from the nose

dizziness, giddiness, lightheadedness, vertigo

a reeling sensation; feeling about to fall

diarrhea, diarrhoea, looseness of the bowels

frequent and watery bowel movements

the shits

obscene term for diarrhea

wheeziness

presence of abnormal high-pitched sound heard with a stethoscope when an airway is blocked (as in asthma or chronic bronchitis)

fatigue, anemia, anaemia

a lack of vitality

withdrawal symptom

any physical or psychological disturbance (as sweating or depression) experienced by a drug addict when deprived of the drug

embolus

an abnormal particle (e.g. an air bubble or part of a clot) circulating in the blood

cold sweat

concurrent perspiration and chill; associated with fear

areflexia

absence of a reflex; a sign of possible nerve damage

ascariasis

infestation of the human intestine with Ascaris roundworms

acariasis, acariosis, acaridiasis

infestation with itch mites

coccidiosis

(veterinary medicine) infestation with coccidia

echinococcosis

infestation with echinococci (tapeworms)

pediculosis, lousiness

infestation with lice (Pediculus humanus) resulting in severe itching

onchocerciasis, river blindness

infestation with slender threadlike roundworms (filaria) deposited under the skin by the bite of black fleas; when the eyes are involved it can result in blindness; common in Africa and tropical America

trombiculiasis

infestation with chiggers

crabs

infestation by crab lice

alopecia

loss of hair (especially on the head) or wool or feathers; in humans it can result from heredity or hormonal imbalance or certain diseases or drugs and treatments (chemotherapy for cancer)

baldness, hairlessness, phalacrosis

the condition of having no hair (especially on the top of the head)

male-patterned baldness

loss of hair on the crown of the head

alopecia areata

patchy baldness

defect

an imperfection in a bodily system; "visual defects"; "this device permits detection of defects in the lungs"

autoimmunity

production of antibodies against the tissues of your own body; produces autoimmune disease or hypersensitivity reactions

catatonia

extreme tonus; muscular rigidity; a common symptom in catatonic schizophrenia

acromyotonia

myotonia of the extremities only; causes spastic deformity of the hand or foot

myotonia

abnormally long muscular contractions; slow relaxation of a muscle after a contraction

atonicity, atony, atonia, amyotonia

lack of normal muscular tension or tonus

cachexia, cachexy

any general wasting of body and mind resulting from any debilitating chronic disease

asthenia, astheny

an abnormal loss of strength

thrombose

become blocked by a thrombus; of blood vessels

irritating, painful

causing physical discomfort; "bites of black flies are more than irritating; they can be very painful"

atrophied, wasted, diminished

(of an organ or body part) diminished in size or strength as a result of disease or injury or lack of use; "partial paralysis resulted in an atrophied left arm"

hypertrophied, enlarged

(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells; "hypertrophied myocardial fibers"

disabled, handicapped, incapacitated

incapacitated by injury or illness

lame, spavined

(of horses) disabled in the feet or legs

maimed, mutilated

having a part of the body crippled or disabled

paralytic, paralyzed

affected or subject to with paralysis

paraplegic

suffering complete paralysis of the lower half of the body usually resulting from damage to the spinal cord

invasive

marked by a tendency to spread especially into healthy tissue; "invasive cancer cells"

aggressive, fast-growing(a)

tending to spread quickly; "an aggressive tumor"

convulsive, spasmodic, spastic

affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm; "convulsive motions"; "his body made a spasmodic jerk"; "spastic movements"

anaplastic

of or relating to anaplasia

dysgenic, cacogenic

pertaining to or causing degeneration in the offspring produced

hemorrhagic, haemorrhagic

of or relating to a hemorrhage

metastatic

relating to or affected by metastasis; "metastatic growth"

mutative

of or pertaining to or marked by genetic mutation

mutational

of or relating to or resulting from mutation

mutant

tending to undergo or resulting from mutation; "a mutant gene"

ulcerative

of or relating to or characterized by ulceration; "ulcerative colitis"

confined (opposite)

not invading healthy tissue