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Chp 4,5,6 terms
Musculoskeletal, Nervous, Sensory medical terms/roots
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cerebellum | The brain structure responsible for coordination and balance |
| Fracture | A break in a bone |
| Tendonitis | Inflammation of a tendon |
| Neuropathy | Nerve damage or dysfunction |
| Synapse | The junction between two neurons where signals are transmitted |
| Tinnitus | Ringing or buzzing sound in the ears |
| Retina | The light-sensitive tissue lining the back of the eye |
| Cataract | Clouding of the lens of the eye |
| Cochlea | Spiral-shaped structure in the inner ear responsible for hearing |
| Seizure | Sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain |
| Arthritis | Inflammation of the joints |
| Scoliosis | Abnormal sideways curvature of the spine |
| Bursitis | Inflammation of a bursa (fluid-filled sac) |
| Eustachian Tube | Middle ear pressure regulator |
| Olfaction | Sense of smell |