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Unit 2 Discussion

The Body System

TermDefinition
Arthritis Joint inflammation
Closed Reduction Returning bones to their proper position through the use of surgery
Dementia loss/decline in mental function
Myoclonus Muscle twitching
Neuroma A nerve tumor
Agnosia Inability to comprehend
Hydrocephaly abnormal accumulation of spinal fluid in the brain
Insomnia Inability to sleep
Postical Time after a seizure
Amblyopia Decreased vision, when it occurs in one eye it is referred to as a "lazy eye".
Astigmatism vision problem caused by the fact that light rays entering the eye aren't focused on a single point in the back of the eye.
Corneal Xerosis dryness of the eye
Skin The outer layer of the body, providing protection.
Cartilage Flexible connective tissuefound in joints and other areas
Axial Skeleton Skull, vertebrae, ribs and sternum
Tendons These connect muscle to bones.
Ligaments Connect bones to each other
Neurons Specialized cells that conduct nerve impulses.
Cardiac Muscle involuntary muscle found in the heart
Retinoscopy Procedure for looking in the eye.
Polyphagia Excessive eating
Pituitary Dwarfism Abnormally short height caused by under-secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary glands.
Polyuria Excessive urination
Acedemia Abnormal acidity of the blood
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