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MedicalTerminology2
medical terms and information unit 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Epiphyseal plate | growth plate |
| spondyl | vertebra |
| dactyl | fingers |
| brachi | arm |
| brachiocephalic | pertaining to the arm and brain |
| Tars | Ankle |
| oma | tumor |
| tonograph | device that measures tensions |
| ankylo | stiff |
| atrophy | a decline |
| graphospasm | writers cramp |
| clonus | violent muscle contractions |
| subluxation | partial dislocation of a joint |
| myocele | muscle hernia |
| hema | blood |
| tasis | strecthing |
| analgesic | pain relief |
| syndesis | fusion or binding |
| Rraphy | suturing |
| lysis | loosening |
| AL & AC | pertaining to |
| epiphyses | ends of bones |
| diaphysis | middle of bone |
| metaphysis | connectors |
| cervic | neck |
| intercostal | between the ribs |