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ASM Vocab Final

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Words
Definition
Apnea   temporary cessation of breathing  
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Anoxia   lack of oxygen  
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Apophysis   bony outgrowth where muscles attach  
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Arthroscopy   viewing of a joint with a small video camera lens  
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Avascular   lack of blood circulation  
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Axilla   armpit  
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Brachial Plexus   network of nerves from lower cervical spine  
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Collagen   the major protein of connective tissues  
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Concentric   muscle shortens while contracting against resistance  
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Conduction   heating through direct contact with hot medium  
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Adhesions   tissues bound by inflammation  
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Conjunctiva   mucous membrane that lines the eye  
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Debride   removal of dirt and dead tissue from wound  
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Dermatome   segmental skin area innervated by various segments of the spinal cord  
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Diplopia   double vision  
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Dypnea   difficult or painful breathing  
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Eccentric   muscle contraction and stretch of muscle/tendon unit by extrinsic force  
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Electrolyte   solution that is a conductor of electricity  
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Enzyme   organic catalyst that can cause chemical changes without being changed  
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Epilepsy   chronic disorder caused by sudden attacks of brain dysfunction  
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Epiphysis   cartilaginous growth region of a bone  
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Epistaxis   nosebleed  
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Erthema   swelling and red discoloration of the skin  
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Etiology   science dealing with causes of injury or disease  
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Exostosis   bony outgrowth where there is not a typical bony formation  
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Fascia   fibrous membrane that covers, supports, and seperates muscles  
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Fibrocartilage   type of cartilage that contains visible collagenous fibers  
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Flexibility   range of motion in a given joint or combination of joints  
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Fossa   cavity or hollow  
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Fracture   a break or crack in a bone  
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Furuncle   boil  
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Ganglion   herniation of synovium surrounding a tendon  
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Genu valgum   knock knee  
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Genu varum   bowleg  
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Goniometer   used to measure joint angles  
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Glycogen   storage form of glucose in liver and muscles  
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Hemoglobin   red respiratory protein that transports oxygen from lungs to tissues  
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Hemothorax   bloody fluid in the pleural cavity  
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Hernia   protrusion of a part of an organ/tissue through an abnormal opening  
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Histamine   powerful inflammatory chemical  
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Hyperemia   unusual amount of blood in a body part  
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Hyperglycemia   excessively high level of blood sugar  
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Hypermobility   extreme mobility of a joint  
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Hypertension   high blood pressure  
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Hyphemia   bleeding in the anterior portion of the eye  
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Hypoxia   lack of an adequete amount of oxygen  
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Idiopathic   cause of a condition is unknown  
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Impetigo   an acute contagious skin disease  
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Innervation   nerve stimulation of a muscle  
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Ipsilateral   situated on the same side  
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Ischemia   lack of blood flow  
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Kyphosis   exaggeration of the normal curve of the thoracic spine  
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Leukocytes   white blood cells  
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Lordosis   abnormal curvature of the lumbar spine  
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Malacia   softened state  
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Myalgia   muscle pain  
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Neuroma   tumor consisting of mostly nerve cells and fibers  
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Osteoarthritis   chronic disease involving joints  
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Pallor   paleness or absence of skin coloration  
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Palmar   ventral aspect of the hand  
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Paraplegia   paralysis of lower portion of body and both legs  
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Paresthesia   abnormal or unique sensation  
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Pathogenic   disease producing  
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Proprioceptor   one of several sensory receptors  
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Pyrexia   fever; febrile condition  
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Quadriplegia   paralysis affecting all four limbs  
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Rhinitis   runny nose (common cold)  
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Rubor   redness of skin  
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Scoliosis   lateral and/or rotary curvature of the spine  
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Seizure   sudden onset of uncoordinate muscular activites and changes in consciousness lasting an unpredictable time  
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Symptom   subjective evidence of an abnormal situation with the body  
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Synarthroses   immovable joints  
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Syndrome   group of typical symptoms characterizing a deficiency or disease  
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Thrombus   a blood clot that blocks a small blood vessel or a cavity of the heart  
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Vertigo   loss of balance  
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