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Unit 2 Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Metacarpectomy | Removal of a metacarpal |
| Tarsalgia | Pain in the ankle |
| Fasciotomy | Incision into the fascia |
| Epiphyseal Plate | Growth plate |
| Blepharoplegia | Paralysis of the eyelid |
| Xerophthalmia | Dry eyes |
| Genu Valgum | Knock kneed |
| Chrondrodynia | Pain in the cartilage |
| Oste/o | Disease of the bone |
| Chondr/o | Cartilage |
| Cost/o | Rib |
| Acous/o | Hearing |
| AOM | Acute otitis media |
| Myel/o | Bone marrow |
| TIA | Transient ischemic attack |
| Vitre | Vitreous humor |
| LOC | Level of consciousness |
| Sclera | White part of the EYE |
| Genu Varum | Bow-legged |
| Arthroscopy | Procedure of looking into a joint |
| Neuropathy | Disease of the nervous system |
| Ambiopia | Double vision |
| Asthenopia | Weak vision |
| Cranial Hematoma | A hematoma beneath the skull |
| CP | Cerebral palsy |
| Ganglio | Bundle of nerves |
| Crani/o | Head/Skull |
| Carp/o | Wrist |
| Burs/o | Bursa |
| Arthr/o | Joint |
| Arthrodynia | Joint pain |
| Kyphosis | Humped back (curvature of upper spine) |
| Lordosis | Sway back (curvature of lower spine) |