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bone twermies
twermies about bones n stuff
Term | Definition |
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physis | to grow |
osteo | bone |
ortho | straight,normal |
clasis | to break |
porosis | a porous condition |
articulate | joint |
myelo | bone marrow |
scope | instrument for viewing |
ankylo | bent,crooked,stiff |
centesis | puncture |
bursa | fluid filled sac |
lordo | inward curve |
kypho | rounded bowing of back |
scolio | lateral (side to side) curve |
osteochondroma | a benign tumor made up of bone and cartilage |
synovial fluid | clear,viscous fluid;lubricates the joints |