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71. Water-Elf Disease

A real disease that affected people during 10th century Europe. The Anglo-Saxon term describes a sudden stabbing pain. Much like rheumatism.

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72. Saturday Night Palsy

Caused by nerve compression when you pass out in an awkward position. See also Alcohol.

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73. Galactorrhea

The spontaneous flow of milk from the nipple as a result of excessive Prolactin.

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74. Dipsomania

An uncontrollable craving for alcohol. See also Alcohol, Old-Timey.

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75. Witzelsucht

Rare diseases that causes the victim to make bad puns and jokes at inappropriate moments. From the German witzeln, meaning joke and sucht meaning yearning. See also German.

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76. Trench Mouth

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77. Tyrotoxism

Poisoning by cheese. See also Dairy.

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78. Yeuk

Yeuk is a 15th century Middle English word used by the Scots meaning "to itch". When not used as a verb, it is may be used to identify a particular sensation, i.e. the irritation of nerve endings in skin or mucous membrane that provokes the desire to scratch oneself silly if alone or look for a speedy exit if one is in mixed company. It's also a popular name for the parasitic disorder "scabies".

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79. Formication

A hallucinated sensation that insects or snakes are crawling over your skin. See also Insects.

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80. Gynecomastia

The medical name for man-boobs. Great to image search and make as someone's desktop background.

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