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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Derm | skin |
| Cutane | skin |
| Sub | under |
| Epi | upon,on |
| Myo | muscle |
| Musculo | muscle |
| tens | stretched |
| Vol | will |
| Osteo | bone |
| Ism | condition,disease |
| Dermatology | the branch of medicine concerned with the skin and its diseases. |
| Subcutaneous | situated or lying under the skin, as tissue. |
| Subclavian | situated or extending beneath the clavicle, as certain arteries or veins. |
| Epidermis | the outer layer of the skin, covering the true skin or dermis. |
| Myocardial infarction | heart attack. |
| Musculoskeletal | concerning, involving, or made up of both the muscles and the bones |
| Hyperextension | the extension of a part of the body beyond normal limits. |
| Involuntary | unintentional; unconscious. |
| Osteoporosis | a disorder in which the bones become increasingly porous, brittle, and subject to fracture |
| Hyperthyroidism | over-activity of the thyroid gland. |