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MedTerm 3
Medical Terminology for Health Professions Chapter 3 words activity
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Acetabulum | The large circular cavity in each side of the pelvis that articulates with the head of the femur to form the hip joint, also known as the hip socket. |
| Allogenic | Originating within another. |
| ankylosing spondylitis | A form of rheumatoid arthritis that primarily causes inflammation of the joints between the vertebrae. |
| Arthrodesis | The surgical fusion of two bones to stiffen a joint, such as an ankle, elbow, or shoulder. |
| Arthrolysis | The surgical loosening of an ankylosed joint. |
| Arthroscopy | The visual examination of the internal structure of a joint. |
| Autologous | Originating within an individual. |
| Chondroma | A slow-growing benign tumor derived from cartilage cells. |
| Chondromalacia | The abnormal softening of cartilage. |
| comminuted fracture | One in which the bone is splintered or crushed. |
| compression fracture | A broken bone that occurs when the bone is pressed together on itself. |
| Costochondritis | An inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the sternum. |
| craniostenosis | A malformation of the skull due to the premature closure of the cranial sutures. |
| Crepitation | The grating sound heard when the ends of a broken bone move together. |
| dual x-ray absorptiometry | Low-exposure radiographic measurement of the spine and hips to measure bone density. |
| fibrous dysplasia | A bone disorder of unknown cause that destroys normal bone structure and replaces it with fibrous (scarlike) tissue. |
| hallux valgus | An abnormal enlargement of the joint at the base of the great toe, also known as a bunion. |
| Hemarthrosis | Blood within a joint. |
| Hemopoietic | Pertaining to the formation of blood cells. |
| internal fixation | A fracture treatment in which a plate or pins are placed directly into the bone to hold the broken pieces in place. |
| juvenile rheumatoid arthritis | An autoimmune disorder that affects children ages 16 years or less with symptoms that include stiffness, pain, joint swelling, skin rash, fever, slowed growth, and fatigue. |
| Kyphosis | An abnormal increase in the outward curvature of the thoracic spine as viewed from the side. |
| Laminectomy | The surgical removal of a lamina or posterior portion of a vertebra. |
| Lordosis | An abnormal increase in the forward curvature of the lumbar spine. |
| Lumbago | Pain of the lumbar region of the spine, also known as low back pain. |
| Malleolus | A rounded bony projection on the tibia and fibula on the sides of each ankle joint. |
| Manubrium | The bony structure that forms the upper portion of the sternum. |
| Metacarpals | The five bones that form the palms of the hand. |
| Metatarsals | Form that part of the foot to which the toes are attached. |
| Myeloma | A type of cancer that occurs in blood-making cells found in the red bone marrow. |
| open fracture | A break in which the bone is broken and there is an open wound in the skin. |
| orthopedic surgeon | A physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders involving the bones, joints, and muscles. |
| Orthotic | A mechanical appliance, such as a leg brace or a splint, that is specially designed to control, correct, or compensate for impaired limb function. |
| Osteitis | An inflammation of a bone. |
| Osteoarthritis | The form of arthritis that is most commonly associated with aging. |
| Osteochondroma | A benign bony projection covered with cartilage. |
| Osteoclasis | The surgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity. |
| Osteomalacia | Abnormal softening of bones in adults. |
| Osteomyelitis | An inflammation of the bone marrow and adjacent bone. |
| Osteonecrosis | The death of bone tissue due to insufficient blood supply. |
| Osteopenia | Thinner than- average bone density. |
| Osteoporosis | A marked loss of bone density and an increase in bone porosity that is frequently associated with aging. |
| osteoporotic hip fracture | Usually caused by weakening of the bones due to osteoporosis and can occur either spontaneously or as the result of a fall. |
| Osteorrhaphy | The surgical suturing, or wiring together, of bones. |
| Paget’s disease | A bone disease of unknown cause characterized by the excessive breakdown of bone tissue, followed by abnormal bone formation. |
| pathologic fracture | Occurs when a weakened bone breaks under normal strain. |
| percutaneous vertebroplasty | Performed to treat osteoporosis-related compression fractures. |
| Periostitis | An inflammation of the periosteum. |
| Podiatrist | Specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the foot. |
| Prosthesis | A substitute for a diseased or missing body part, such as a leg that has been amputated. |
| rheumatoid arthritis | A chronic autoimmune disorder in which the joints and some organs of other body systems are attacked. |
| Rickets | A deficiency disease occurring in children. |
| Scoliosis | An abnormal lateral (sideways) curvature of the spine. |
| spina bifida | A congenital defect that occurs during early pregnancy when the spinal canal fails to close completely around the spinal cord to protect it. |
| spiral fracture | A fracture in which the bone has been twisted apart. |
| Spondylolisthesis | The forward slipping movement of the body of one of the lower lumbar vertebrae on the vertebra or sacrum below it. |
| Spondylosis | A degenerative disorder that can cause the loss of normal spinal structure and function. |
| Subluxation | The partial displacement of a bone from its joint. |
| Synovectomy | The surgical removal of a synovial membrane from a joint. |
| Vertebrae | The boney structure units of the spinal column. |
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