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A swollen abdomen is when your belly area is bigger than usual.See: Abdominal girth
Review Date: 10/26/2006

Abdominal bloating is a condition in which the abdomen feels full and tight. It is usually caused by gas in the bowel.
Review Date: 10/18/2006

An abdominal mass is a localized swelling or enlargement in one area of the abdomen.
Review Date: 7/17/2007

Abdominal pain is pain that you feel anywhere between your chest and groin. This is often referred to as the stomach region or belly.
Review Date: 1/9/2007

Abdominal rigidity is stiffness of the muscles in the belly area, which can be felt when touched or pressed.
Review Date: 10/26/2006

Abdominal sounds are the noises made by the intestines.
Review Date: 10/31/2007

Abnormal posturing is different from what is commonly called "bad posture" or "slouching." Instead, it is a tendency to hold a particular body position, or to move one or more parts of the body in a particular way.Certain abnormal posturing behaviors may indicate specific injuries to the nervous system.
Review Date: 3/20/2007

Agitation is an unpleasant state of extreme arousal, increased tension, and irritability.
Review Date: 7/27/2007

Ambiguous genitalia is a birth defect where the outer genitals do not have the typical appearance of either a boy or a girl.See also: Genetics
Review Date: 5/1/2007

Anisocoria is unequal pupil size. The pupil is the black part in the center of the eye through which light passes.
Review Date: 4/30/2007

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