Term | Meaning |
ROM | range of motion |
scoliosis | abnormal sideward curvature of the spine |
osteosarcoma | malignant tumor of bone |
osteomalacia | softening of the bone |
Ca | cancer |
osteoporosis | loss of bone density |
lordosis | abnormal inward curvature of the spine |
DEXA | dual energy x-ray absorptiometry |
subluxation | partial dislocation |
RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
arthrocentesis | surgical punture of a joint to remove fluid |
NSAID | nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
CA | calcium (CA - capital letters) |
dislocation | displacement of a joint from its normal location |
bunion | abnormal enlargement of the joint at the base of the great toe |
electromyography | recording muscle contraction strength when stimulated electrically |
CTS | carpel tunnel syndrome |
K | potassium |
dorsiflexion | elevates the foot |
adduction | moves closer to the midline |
abduction | moves away from the midline |
tendinopathy | disease of a tendon |
rotation | moves a bone around its longitudinal axis |
ankylosis | stiffening and immobility of a joint |
arthrography | radiography of a joint |
laminectomy | excision of the lamina |
DC | physician specializing in chiropractic care |
206 | bones in the human skeleton |
tendons | connect muscles to bones |
muscles | maintain posture and allow movement of the body |
OTC | over the counter |
Appendicular skeleton | consists of arms, legs, scapulae, clavicles, pelvis |
hematopoiesis | the production of blood cells in the bone marrow |
ligaments | support internal organs and connect cartilage |
musculoskeletal system | comprised of joints, tendons, ligaments, bones and muscles |
acromioclavicular | pertaining to the acromion and clavicle |
DJD | degenerative joint disease |
dermatologist | specialist in the study of skin |
hepatomegaly | enlargement of the liver |
nephrectomy | surgical removal of a kidney |
enteropathy | disease of the small intestine |
cerebromalacia | softening of the brain |
gastroenterologist | specialist in the study of the GI tract |
polydipsia | excessive thirst |
polyuria | excessive urination |
hyperhidrosis | excessive sweating |
lateral | pertaining to the side |
asplenia | absence of the spleen |
apnea | temporary cessation of breathing |
thrombus | another term for blood clot |
vertigo | another term for dizziness |
syncope | another term for fainting |
hypertension | another term for high blood pressure |
hypoglycemia | low blood sugar |
cardimyopathy | disease of the heart muscle |
cephalic | pertaining to the head |
caudal | pertaining to the tail |
auscultation | to listen with a stethoscope |
palpate, palpation | to examine by feeling |
quadriplegia | four-extremity paralysis |
hyperlipidemia | excessive lipids in the blood |
nocturia | urination at night |
tachycardia | rapid heart rate |
bradycardia | slow heart rate |
pruritus | itching |
external | pertaining to the outside |
internal | pertaining to the inside |
cystitis | inflammation of the bladder |
prostatomegaly | enlargement of the prostate |
endoscopy | visual exam with an endoscope |
intravenous | within a vein |
erythrocyte | red blood cell |
DNI | do not intubate |
DNR | do not resusitate |
DOB | date of birth |
MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
CBC | complete blood count |
WBC | white blood count |