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Stye
Meaning: A painful red lump on the edge of the eyelid caused by infection of an eyelash follicle or gland.
In practice: He had a tender stye on his lower lid that resolved with warm compresses.
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Which word means: An unpleasant, abnormal sensation, either spontaneous or provoked by touch.
Answer: Dysaesthesia
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Answer: Urinalysis
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