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Body Systems
Musculoskeletal System - Pathology
Term | Meaning |
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ankylosing spondylitis | chronic, progressive arthritis with stiffening of joints, primarily of the spine and hip |
carpal tunnel syndrome | compression of the median nerve as it passes between the ligament and the bones and tendons of the wrist |
gouty arthritis | inflammation of joints caused by excessive uric acid |
muscular dystrophy | an inherited disorder characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of muscle fibers |
osteoporosis | decrease in bone density with thinning and weakening of bone |
rheumatoid arthritis | chronic inflammation of joints; pain, swelling, and stiffening, especially in the small joints of the hands and feet. |