{"id":846,"date":"2025-05-14T09:37:15","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T09:37:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turkishfluent.com\/blog\/?p=846"},"modified":"2025-05-14T09:37:16","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T09:37:16","slug":"turkish-essential-health-vocabulary-going-to-the-doctor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turkishfluent.com\/blog\/turkish-essential-health-vocabulary-going-to-the-doctor\/","title":{"rendered":"Turkish Health Vocabulary for Going to the Doctor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Navigating healthcare situations can be stressful, especially in a foreign language. This guide teaches you the essential Turkish health vocabulary for effectively communicating when visiting the doctor, pharmacy, or hospital. You will be able to book an appointment with the doctor, describe your pain, and buy the appropriate medicines. <em>Hadi ba\u015flayal\u0131m!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/turkishfluent.com\/blog\/turkish-essential-health-vocabulary-going-to-the-doctor\/#Body_Parts\" >Body Parts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/turkishfluent.com\/blog\/turkish-essential-health-vocabulary-going-to-the-doctor\/#Injuries\" >Injuries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/turkishfluent.com\/blog\/turkish-essential-health-vocabulary-going-to-the-doctor\/#Illness_Symptoms\" >Illness Symptoms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/turkishfluent.com\/blog\/turkish-essential-health-vocabulary-going-to-the-doctor\/#Common_Illnesses_and_Diseases\" >Common Illnesses and Diseases<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/turkishfluent.com\/blog\/turkish-essential-health-vocabulary-going-to-the-doctor\/#Medical_Instruments_Common_Cures_Medicines\" >Medical Instruments, Common Cures &amp; Medicines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/turkishfluent.com\/blog\/turkish-essential-health-vocabulary-going-to-the-doctor\/#Medical_Professions\" >Medical Professions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/turkishfluent.com\/blog\/turkish-essential-health-vocabulary-going-to-the-doctor\/#FAQ_How_to_say%E2%80%A6\" >FAQ: How to say\u2026<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Body_Parts\"><\/span>Body Parts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more vocabulary on the body parts, check this article: <a href=\"https:\/\/turkishfluent.com\/blog\/the-body-vocabulary-in-turkish\/\">The Body Vocabulary in Turkish<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Turkish<\/th><th>English<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Ba\u015f<\/td><td>Head<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>G\u00f6z<\/td><td>Eye<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kulak<\/td><td>Ear<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Burun<\/td><td>Nose<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A\u011f\u0131z<\/td><td>Mouth<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bo\u011faz<\/td><td>Throat<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Di\u015f<\/td><td>Tooth<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>G\u00f6\u011f\u00fcs<\/td><td>Chest<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kar\u0131n<\/td><td>Stomach<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Omuz<\/td><td>Shoulder<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kol<\/td><td>Arm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>El<\/td><td>Hand<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Parmak<\/td><td>Finger<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bacak<\/td><td>Leg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Diz<\/td><td>Knee<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>S\u0131rt<\/td><td>Back<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ayak<\/td><td>Foot<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example sentence:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Ba\u015f\u0131m a\u011fr\u0131yor ve bo\u011faz\u0131m \u015fi\u015f.<\/em> (My head hurts and my throat is swollen.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Injuries\"><\/span>Injuries<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Turkish<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>English<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Yaralanma<\/td><td>Injury (general physical impairment)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A\u011fr\u0131<\/td><td>Pain\/sore\/ache (general physical discomfort)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00c7\u00fcr\u00fck<\/td><td>Bruise (black and blue spot after injury)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kesik<\/td><td>Cut (skin opening after injury)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Yara<\/td><td>Wound (skin opening after injury)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00c7izik<\/td><td>Scratch (skin opening after injury)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>K\u0131r\u0131k<\/td><td>Fracture \/ Broken (e.g., broken leg)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Burkulma<\/td><td>Sprain (e.g., sprained ankle)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Yan\u0131k<\/td><td>Burn<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kanama<\/td><td>Bleeding<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Is\u0131r\u0131k<\/td><td>Bite (from insect or animal)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example sentence:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Aya\u011f\u0131m burkuldu ve bile\u011fim \u015fi\u015fti.<\/em> (I sprained my foot and my ankle is swollen.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Illness_Symptoms\"><\/span>Illness Symptoms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Turkish<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>English<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hasta<\/td><td>Ill\/sick<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A\u011fr\u0131<\/td><td>Pain<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ate\u015f<\/td><td>Fever<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ba\u015f d\u00f6nmesi<\/td><td>Dizziness<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bulant\u0131<\/td><td>Nausea<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kusma<\/td><td>Vomiting<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00d6ks\u00fcr\u00fck<\/td><td>Cough<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hap\u015f\u0131r\u0131k<\/td><td>Sneeze<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Titreme<\/td><td>Shivering<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Halsizlik<\/td><td>Fatigue<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bo\u011faz a\u011fr\u0131s\u0131<\/td><td>Sore throat<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u015ei\u015flik<\/td><td>Swelling<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tansiyon<\/td><td>Blood pressure<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nab\u0131z<\/td><td>Pulse<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00dc\u015f\u00fcme<\/td><td>Chills<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mide rahats\u0131zl\u0131\u011f\u0131<\/td><td>Upset stomach<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nefes alma zorlu\u011fu<\/td><td>Difficulty\/trouble breathing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bay\u0131lma<\/td><td>Faint\/pass out<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Burun ak\u0131nt\u0131s\u0131<\/td><td>Runny nose<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example sentence:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Midem bulan\u0131yor, titriyorum ve ate\u015fim var.<\/em> (I feel nauseous, I&#8217;m shivering, and I have a fever.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Illnesses_and_Diseases\"><\/span>Common Illnesses and Diseases<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Turkish<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>English<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Grip<\/td><td>Flu<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>So\u011fuk alg\u0131nl\u0131\u011f\u0131<\/td><td>Common cold<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ba\u015f a\u011fr\u0131s\u0131<\/td><td>Headache<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Zat\u00fcrre<\/td><td>Pneumonia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>D\u00f6k\u00fcnt\u00fc<\/td><td>Rash<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Enfeksiyon<\/td><td>Infection<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u0130ltihap<\/td><td>Inflammation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kalp krizi<\/td><td>Heart attack<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Haz\u0131ms\u0131zl\u0131k<\/td><td>Indigestion<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00dclser<\/td><td>Ulcer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ast\u0131m<\/td><td>Asthma<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fel\u00e7<\/td><td>Stroke<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Artrit<\/td><td>Arthritis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u015eeker hastal\u0131\u011f\u0131<\/td><td>Diabetes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kanser<\/td><td>Cancer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Haf\u0131za kayb\u0131 (amnezi)<\/td><td>Amnesia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Alerji<\/td><td>Allergy<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example sentence:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>San\u0131r\u0131m so\u011fuk alg\u0131nl\u0131\u011f\u0131na yakaland\u0131m, s\u00fcrekli hap\u015f\u0131r\u0131yorum.<\/em> (I think I caught a cold, I&#8217;m sneezing constantly.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medical_Instruments_Common_Cures_Medicines\"><\/span>Medical Instruments, Common Cures &amp; Medicines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Turkish<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>English<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hasta<\/td><td>Patient<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Haplar<\/td><td>Pills<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tabletler<\/td><td>Tablets<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u0130la\u00e7<\/td><td>Medicine<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tedavi<\/td><td>Cure<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Yara band\u0131<\/td><td>Bandage<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u0130\u011fne<\/td><td>Injection<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Antiseptik<\/td><td>Antiseptic<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Al\u00e7\u0131<\/td><td>Cast<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Koltuk de\u011fne\u011fi<\/td><td>Crutches<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Termometre<\/td><td>Thermometer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stetoskop<\/td><td>Stethoscope<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>R\u00f6ntgen<\/td><td>X-ray<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Antibiyotikler<\/td><td>Antibiotics<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ameliyat<\/td><td>Surgery\/Operation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A\u011fr\u0131 kesici<\/td><td>Painkiller<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example sentence:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Doktor re\u00e7eteye antibiyotik ve a\u011fr\u0131 kesici yazd\u0131.<\/em> (The doctor prescribed antibiotics and a painkiller.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medical_Professions\"><\/span>Medical Professions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Turkish<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>English<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Doktor<\/td><td>Doctor<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hem\u015fire<\/td><td>Nurse<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Alerji uzman\u0131<\/td><td>Allergist<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Anestezist<\/td><td>Anesthesiologist<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Di\u015f hekimi<\/td><td>Dentist<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dermatolog<\/td><td>Dermatologist<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jinekolog<\/td><td>Gynecologist<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ebe<\/td><td>Midwife<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>N\u00f6rolog<\/td><td>Neurologist<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Onkolog<\/td><td>Oncologist<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00c7ocuk doktoru<\/td><td>Pediatrician<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fizyoterapist<\/td><td>Physical Therapist<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Psikiyatrist<\/td><td>Psychiatrist<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kardiyolog<\/td><td>Cardiologist<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cerrah<\/td><td>Surgeon<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ortopedist<\/td><td>Orthopedist<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>G\u00f6z doktoru<\/td><td>Ophthalmologist<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Radyolog<\/td><td>Radiologist<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_How_to_say%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>FAQ: How to say\u2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to book an appointment at the doctor?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Doktordan nas\u0131l randevu alabilirim?<\/strong> (How can I book an appointment with the doctor?)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Randevu almak istiyorum.<\/strong> (I want to make an appointment.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bug\u00fcn \/ yar\u0131n i\u00e7in randevu var m\u0131?<\/strong> (Is there an appointment for today \/ tomorrow?)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hangi saatler uygun?<\/strong> (Which times are available?)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bo\u015f randevu var m\u0131?<\/strong> (Are there any open appointments?)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>[Dr. Ahmet Y\u0131lmaz] ile g\u00f6r\u00fc\u015fmek istiyorum.<\/strong> (I\u2019d like to see Dr. Ahmet Y\u0131lmaz.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to describe your pain?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Turkish, to describe physical pain or say <strong>&#8220;I am in pain,&#8221;<\/strong> you often use verbs like <strong>&#8220;a\u011fr\u0131mak&#8221;<\/strong> (to ache\/hurt) or expressions like <strong>&#8220;a\u011fr\u0131m var&#8221;<\/strong> (I have pain) and <strong>&#8220;can\u0131m yan\u0131yor&#8221;<\/strong> (I\u2019m in pain \/ something hurts me). Here&#8217;s how to use them clearly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. <strong>Using &#8220;a\u011fr\u0131mak&#8221;<\/strong> (to ache\/hurt): This verb is used with the body part in the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/turkishfluent.com\/blog\/how-to-express-possession-in-turkish\/\">possessive<\/a> + nominative<\/strong> form. The verb conjugates according to the tense and subject.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ba\u015f\u0131m a\u011fr\u0131yor.<\/strong> \u2013 My head hurts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Di\u015fim a\u011fr\u0131yor.<\/strong> \u2013 My tooth hurts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Karn\u0131m \u00e7ok a\u011fr\u0131yor.<\/strong> \u2013 My stomach hurts a lot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>S\u0131rt\u0131m a\u011fr\u0131yor.<\/strong> \u2013 My back hurts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. <strong>Using descriptive expressions for pain<\/strong>: [Body part in locative case] + [adjective] bir a\u011fr\u0131 var.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Karn\u0131mda keskin bir a\u011fr\u0131 var.<\/strong> \u2013 There is a sharp pain in my stomach.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Belimde s\u00fcrekli bir a\u011fr\u0131 var.<\/strong> \u2013 I have a constant pain in my lower back.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>G\u00f6\u011fs\u00fcmde bask\u0131 hissediyorum.<\/strong> \u2013 I feel pressure in my chest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Boynumda bat\u0131c\u0131 bir a\u011fr\u0131 var.<\/strong> \u2013 There\u2019s a stabbing pain in my neck.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. <strong>Using &#8220;can\u0131m yan\u0131yor&#8221;<\/strong> (I\u2019m in pain \/ it hurts): This is more emotional or general, used when the pain is intense or hard to localize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Can\u0131m \u00e7ok yan\u0131yor.<\/strong> \u2013 I\u2019m in a lot of pain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to order medicines at the pharmacy?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bu re\u00e7etedeki ila\u00e7lar\u0131 alabilir miyim?<\/strong> (Can I have the medicines on this prescription?)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Grip i\u00e7in etkili bir ila\u00e7 \u00f6nerir misiniz?<\/strong> (Can you recommend an effective medicine for flu?)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ba\u015f\u0131m a\u011fr\u0131yor. A\u011fr\u0131 kesici alabilir miyim?<\/strong> (I have a headache. Can I get a painkiller?)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bo\u011faz\u0131m a\u011fr\u0131yor, ne \u00f6nerirsiniz?<\/strong> (My throat hurts, what do you recommend?)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Antibiyotik re\u00e7etesiz alabiliyor muyum?<\/strong> (Can I get antibiotics without a prescription?)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to wish for a prompt recovery in Turkish?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ge\u00e7mi\u015f olsun<\/strong> (Get well soon): This is the most widely used expression in Turkish. It can be said even when someone is just feeling unwell or has had a minor accident.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Acil \u015fifalar dilerim<\/strong> (I wish you a quick recovery): More formal or empathetic; often used in messages or when someone is seriously ill.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Umar\u0131m \u00e7abucak iyile\u015firsin<\/strong> (I hope you get well soon): Friendly and informal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Allah \u015fifa versin<\/strong> (May God grant you healing): Traditional and often used in more religious or heartfelt contexts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To continue learning Turkish vocabulary, discover the <a href=\"https:\/\/turkishfluent.com\/blog\/top-100-most-used-turkish-verbs-in-daily-conversation\/\">100 most-used Turkish verbs in daily conversation<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<a href=\"https:\/\/turkishfluent.com\/blog\/turkish-essential-health-vocabulary-going-to-the-doctor\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Permalink to Turkish Health Vocabulary for Going to the Doctor\"><p>Master essential Turkish vocabulary and phrases for visiting doctors, pharmacies, and hospitals. 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