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Match each of the terms on the left with the one of the definitions listed on the right.

      Term   Definition
1. acromegaly a difficulty in swallowing
2. angina pectoris b discharge of blood in the urine
3. anorexia c painful urination
4. diarrhea d abnormal hairiness, especially in women
5. dysphagia e a diseased condition marked by brief paroxysmal attacks of chest pain caused by deficient oxygenation of heart muscles
6. dyspnea f itching
7. dysuria g passage of black, bloody stools
8. hematemesis h difficulty in breathing
9. hematuria i abnormal frequency of intestinal discharge
10. hemoptysis j abnormal enlargement of extremities
11. hirsutism k spitting up or coughing up of blood
12. melena l sudden loss of strength, as in fainting
13. nocturia m inability to breathe except in an upright position
14. orthopnea n loss of appetite
15. pruritis o the vomiting of blood
16. syncope p excessive urination at night

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