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When commenting on his patient's compulsive behavior, Dr. Hernandez says, "He is not just a little compulsive, his level of behavior is as severe as I have ever seen." Dr. Hernandez's comment best illustrates the criteria of _____ in defining abnormal behavior.


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Salpingitis

An infection and inflammation of the fallopian tubes, often associated with pelvic inflammatory disease.

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

An infection of the female reproductive organs, often caused by sexually transmitted bacteria, that can lead to infertility if left untreated.

Epididymitis

An inflammation of the epididymis, a tube located at the back of the testicles that stores and carries sperm.

Hepatitis B

A serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus that can become chronic and lead to liver failure, cancer, or cirrhosis.

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