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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
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abstraction, abstract entity go
a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples
a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples
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physical condition, physiological state, physiological condition go
the condition or state of the body or bodily functions
the condition or state of the body or bodily functions
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high blood pressure, hypertension go
a common disorder in which blood pressure remains abnormally high (a reading of 140/90 mm Hg or greater)
a common disorder in which blood pressure remains abnormally high (a reading of 140/90 mm Hg or greater)
malignant hypertension
severe hypertension that runs a rapid course and damages the inner linings of the blood vessels and the heart and spleen and kidneys and brain
severe hypertension that runs a rapid course and damages the inner linings of the blood vessels and the heart and spleen and kidneys and brain
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portal hypertension go
increase in blood pressure in the veins of the portal system caused by obstruction in the liver (often associated with alcoholic cirrhosis), causing enlargement of the spleen and collateral veins