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• Word! Down Syndrome

  Down syndrome is a condition that affects the way a baby's body and brain develop. Kids with Down syndrome usually have trouble learning.

• Word! Dermatitis

  Dermatitis is an irritation or swelling of the skin - in other words, a skin rash.

• Word! Diabetes Mellitus

  Diabetes mellitus is sometimes called "sugar diabetes." When someone has diabetes, his or her body doesn't use glucose properly.

• Word! Dust Mites

  Dust mites are teeny, tiny bugs that live in household dust.

• Word! DNA

  Your body is amazing and complicated.

• Word! Dyslexia

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• Word! Dislocation

  We all have places on our bodies that bend, like elbows and knees.

• Word! Disinfectants

  Disinfectants are germ busters!

• Word! Dietitian

  A dietitian knows a lot about food and healthy eating.

• Word! Diarrhea

  If you've ever had a bad time in the bathroom, then you know what this is.

• Word! Diaphragm

  Ever get the hiccups? Don't worry - it's just your diaphragm doing something different!

• Word! Diagnosis

  The word diagnosis is a fancy name for how doctors figure out what's making you sick.

• Word! Dermatologist

  A special doctor called a dermatologist knows a lot about skin.

• Word! Depression

  It's normal to feel sad sometimes, but if you feel that way for a long time, and you never feel happy, it's called depression.

• Word! Depressant

  Depressants are a kind of drug that, when used as prescribed by a doctor, can help relax muscles or calm nerves.

• Word! Dehydration

  Don't sweat this long word!

• Word! Dandruff

  Dandruff is flakes of dead skin on your head that come loose all the time, but especially when you scratch your head, brush your hair, or pull a shirt over your head.

• Word! Decongestants

  Hooray for decongestants! They're medicines that keep your nose from being stuffy.