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  1. etymology - How did "issue" come to mean "problem"? - English …

    Nov 12, 2017 · Historically the "issue" (or "issues") in a lawsuit designated the outcome of pretrial conferences between the judge and parties agreeing what matters and points of law the trial would …

  2. Usage of the word "issue" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Nov 29, 2017 · The modern trend of using "issue", when the better word would be "problem" depresses me. Biggest culprits are technical support people who insist on calling your problem an "issue" - as if …

  3. Dysphagia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Jul 31, 2024 · Having trouble swallowing? Learn more about what causes this common issue, along with therapies for treating the condition.

  4. What are the differences between 'incident', 'issue' and 'affair'?

    An incident is a single distinct event - one occurrence of something that can happen more than once. It is often unpleasant and/or unexpected. Issue has lots of meanings. Given the other words you're …

  5. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) - Symptoms and causes

    Dec 23, 2025 · Overview Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a health issue that becomes more common with age. It's also called an enlarged prostate. The prostate is a small gland that helps …

  6. Liver problems - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Aug 6, 2025 · Liver disease can be passed through families, called inherited. Anything that damages the liver also can cause liver problems, including viruses, alcohol use and obesity. Over time, conditions …

  7. Hypercalcemia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Mar 8, 2024 · Hypercalcemia is a condition in which the calcium level in the blood becomes too high. Too much calcium in the blood can weaken bones and create kidney stones. It also can affect the …

  8. Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) - Symptoms and causes

    Dec 10, 2022 · Overview Hypothyroidism happens when the thyroid gland doesn't make enough thyroid hormone. This condition also is called underactive thyroid. Hypothyroidism may not cause noticeable …

  9. What's the difference between 'resolve' and 'solve'?

    Mar 3, 2023 · What's the difference between 'resolve' and 'solve'? Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Synonyms (1984) offers the following useful discussion of how solve and resolve differ in precise …

  10. TMJ disorders - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Dec 24, 2024 · The temporomandibular (tem-puh-roe-man-DIB-u-lur) joint, also called TMJ, acts like a sliding hinge. It connects the jawbone to the skull. There is one joint on each side of the jaw. TMJ …