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MS terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Oste/o | Bone |
| Chrondr/o | Cartilage |
| Arthr/o | Joint |
| Myel/o | Bone marrow |
| Ten/o Tendin/o | Tendon |
| Ligament/o | Ligament |
| Burs/o | Bursa |
| My/o | Muscle |
| -malacia | Softening |
| -porosis | Porous |
| -asthenia | Weakness |
| -trophy | Development |
| Arthroscopy | A surgical procedure to visualize a joint cavity and structure to obtain fluid, tissue, or both for study. |
| Arthroplasty | Joint replacement |
| Arthritis | Inflammation of the joints |
| Osteoporosis | Porous bone |
| Tendonitis | Inflammation of tendon |
| Electromyography | Recording of muscle electrical activity |
| Biopsy | Cutting out small tissue sample |
| Osteomalacia | Soft bones |
| Myalgia | Muscle pain |
| Arthralgia | Joint pain |
| Orthopedic | Physician specializing in muscular and connective tissue disorders or complications |