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Unit 2 Discussion
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Arthralgia | Pain in a joint |
| Chondromalacia | Softening of cartilage. |
| Myopathy | Disease of the muscle. |
| Osteoporosis | Condition of porous bones. |
| Spondylitis | Inflammation of the vertebrae. |
| Neuropathy | Disease of the nerves. |
| Encephalitis | Inflammation of the brain. |
| Meninges | The three membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. |
| Neuralgia | Nerve pain. |
| Hemiparesis | Hemiparesis: Weakness on one side of the body. |
| Tympanometry | Measurement of the eardrum's function. |
| Otalgia | Ear pain. |
| Retinopathy | Disease of the retina. |
| Rhinorrhea | Runny nose. |
| Gustatory | Relating to the sense of taste. |