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Abdomen
'Abdomen' is the body area between the chest and pelvis; 'abdominal' describes something relating to that area.
Haemoptysis
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Coughing up blood
Coughing up blood or blood-stained sputum originating from the respiratory tract.
frame with four wheels
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Four-wheeled walker
Four-wheeled walking aid, usually with hand brakes and often a seat or storage compartment, used to improve stability and mobility.
blue lips
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Cyanosis
Bluish or purplish discolouration of the skin or mucous membranes associated with increased deoxygenated haemoglobin.
Dyspnoea
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Shortness of breath
Subjective feeling of difficult, uncomfortable or insufficient breathing; commonly described as breathlessness or shortness of breath.