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Keloid

Hypertrophic (progressively enlarging) scar.

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Keloid scarring

Hypertrophic scar formation that mainly occurs in dark-skinned individuals; often develops at the site…

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Klebsiella pneumoniae

Klebsiella pneumoniae is a common hospital-acquired pathogen, causing urinary tract infections, nosocomial pneumonia, and…

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Kussmauls breathing

A pattern of breathing characterized by an increase in the rate and depth of…

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Kwashiorkor

Malnutrition related to protein depletion over a short period of time.

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Kyphosis

Exaggerated outward curvature of the thoracic region of the spinal column resulting in a…

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Kaposis sarcoma

Cancerous lesions often evident in mouth and on skin; occurs most often in men…

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