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Transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder Urinary system

Bladder cancer

Non-infectious · Chronic

Cancer that starts in the lining of the bladder, most often causing painless blood in the urine, and strongly linked to smoking.

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X-ray image showing infiltration of the human lungs by blastomycosis Respiratory system

Blastomycosis

Infectious · Acute or chronic

A fungal infection caught by breathing in spores from soil, usually affecting the lungs and sometimes spreading to the skin and bones.

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An infant with mild blepharitis (inflamed eyelids) on his right side Eyes and vision

Blepharitis

Non-infectious · Chronic

Long-term inflammation of the eyelid margins, causing red, itchy, crusty eyelids and gritty eyes.

5 min read
An illustration of an ungendered person looking in the mirror with the phrase "Is this me?" written; probably to illustrate "body dysmorphic disorder" or depersonalization disorder (DPDR) Mental health

Body dysmorphic disorder

Non-infectious · Chronic

A mental health condition in which a person spends a lot of time worrying about perceived flaws in their appearance that others cannot see or consider minor.

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