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dyspnoea – medical term for symptoms related to difficulty breathing, shortness or breath.

encephalitis – inflammation of the brain.

protozoa – a single-celled animals that are larger and more complex than bacteria.

brand name drug – drug supplied under a marketing name. Brand name drugs are usually protected by patents, but some generic drugs also have brand names

lymphoma – name for a cancer in the lymphatic system.

Cancer: lymphoma and sarcoma