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;fecalith
:A fecalith is a hardened collection of fecal matter formed within the intestine.
 
;22,700 cells/mm³
:A normal white blood cell count is 4,000 to 11,000 cells per cubic mm.
 
;nuchal rigidity
:Nuchal rigidity is stiffness of the neck, a common sign of meningeal irritation.
 
;elevated spinal fluid pressure
:CNS infections can lead to increased intracranial pressure, which, if severe, can cause death.
 
;800 grams
:The normal weight of the right lung in an adult is 450 grams (range: 360 to 570 grams).
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