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Week 2 Terms
Med terminology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Osteopathy | A system of medical practices that emphasizes the treatment of medical disorders through the manipulation and massage of the bones, joints, and muscles. |
| Craniometer | An instrument used to measure the size of a skull. |
| Cervicitis | Inflammation of the cervix. |
| Cervical Spine | The neck region of your spinal column or backbone. |
| Periosteum | A fibrous sheath that covers the bones. |
| Cerebropathy | A hypochondriacal condition verging upon insanity, occurring in those whose brains have been unduly taxed. |
| Cerebrospinal | Relating to the brain and spine. |
| Epidural | On or around the dura mater, in particular introduced into the space around the dura mater of the spinal cord. |
| CT scan | A diagnostic imaging procedure that uses a combination of X-rays and computer technology to produce images of the inside of the body. |
| MRI | Magnetic Resonance imaging. |
| Otoscopy | A procedure used to examine structures of the ear, particularly the external auditory canal, tympanic membrane, and middle ear. |
| Audiometry | Measurement of the range and sensitivity of a person's sense of hearing. |
| Keratitis | Inflammation of the cornea. |
| Conjuctivitis | Inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye. |
| Microtia | A rare condition in which the external ear is small and not properly formed. |