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• infectionInvasion and multiplication of harmful microorganisms in the body, causing disease.
• osteoarthritisDegenerative joint disease from breakdown of joint cartilage.
• osteoporosisLoss of bone mass that makes bones weak and likely to break.
• pneumoniaInfection and inflammation of the lungs.
• seizureA sudden burst of abnormal electrical activity in the brain that can cause changes in movement, behavior or…
• shockA dangerous state in which blood flow is too low to meet the body's needs.
• signObjective evidence of disease that can be seen or measured, such as a fever reading or rash.
• strokeBrain injury caused by blocked or bleeding blood vessels in the brain.
• symptomA subjective change the patient reports, such as pain or nausea.

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