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week two MEDTERM
chapters 4-6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Ankylosis -Stiffening or fixation of a joint. | Stiffening or fixation of a joint. |
| Arthritis - | Inflammation of a joint. |
| Myalgia - | Muscle pain. |
| Atrophy - | A decrease in the size of a muscle or other body tissue. |
| Bursitis - | Inflammation of a bursa, a small fluid-filled sac that cushions a joint. |
| Neuralgia - | Pain along the course of a nerve. |
| Neuropathy - | A disorder affecting a nerve or nerves. |
| Meningitis - | Inflammation of the meninges, the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord |
| Aphasia - | Impairment or loss of the ability to understand or use language. |
| Ataxia - | -Lack of muscle coordination when performing voluntary movements. |
| Conjunctivitis - | Inflammation of the conjunctiva, the thin membrane covering the front of the eye and inner eyelids. |
| Keratitis | Inflammation of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
| Myopia - | Nearsightedness; distant objects appear blurry. |
| Hyperopia - | Farsightedness; nearby objects may appear blurry. |
| Mastoiditis - | Inflammation of the mastoid area of the skull behind the ear. |