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Final Review
NHTC - Final Review
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ROM | range of motion |
| scoliosis | abnormal sideward curvature of the spine |
| osteosarcoma | malignant tumor of bone |
| osteomalacia | softening of the bone |
| Ca | cancer |
| osteoporosis | loss of bone density |
| lordosis | abnormal inward curvature of the spine |
| DEXA | dual energy x-ray absorptiometry |
| subluxation | partial dislocation |
| RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
| arthrocentesis | surgical punture of a joint to remove fluid |
| NSAID | nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
| CA | calcium (CA - capital letters) |
| dislocation | displacement of a joint from its normal location |
| bunion | abnormal enlargement of the joint at the base of the great toe |
| electromyography | recording muscle contraction strength when stimulated electrically |
| CTS | carpel tunnel syndrome |
| K | potassium |
| dorsiflexion | elevates the foot |
| adduction | moves closer to the midline |
| abduction | moves away from the midline |
| tendinopathy | disease of a tendon |
| rotation | moves a bone around its longitudinal axis |
| ankylosis | stiffening and immobility of a joint |
| arthrography | radiography of a joint |
| laminectomy | excision of the lamina |
| DC | physician specializing in chiropractic care |
| 206 | bones in the human skeleton |
| tendons | connect muscles to bones |
| muscles | maintain posture and allow movement of the body |
| OTC | over the counter |
| Appendicular skeleton | consists of arms, legs, scapulae, clavicles, pelvis |
| hematopoiesis | the production of blood cells in the bone marrow |
| ligaments | support internal organs and connect cartilage |
| musculoskeletal system | comprised of joints, tendons, ligaments, bones and muscles |
| acromioclavicular | pertaining to the acromion and clavicle |
| DJD | degenerative joint disease |
| dermatologist | specialist in the study of skin |
| hepatomegaly | enlargement of the liver |
| nephrectomy | surgical removal of a kidney |
| enteropathy | disease of the small intestine |
| cerebromalacia | softening of the brain |
| gastroenterologist | specialist in the study of the GI tract |
| polydipsia | excessive thirst |
| polyuria | excessive urination |
| hyperhidrosis | excessive sweating |
| lateral | pertaining to the side |
| asplenia | absence of the spleen |
| apnea | temporary cessation of breathing |
| thrombus | another term for blood clot |
| vertigo | another term for dizziness |
| syncope | another term for fainting |
| hypertension | another term for high blood pressure |
| hypoglycemia | low blood sugar |
| cardimyopathy | disease of the heart muscle |
| cephalic | pertaining to the head |
| caudal | pertaining to the tail |
| auscultation | to listen with a stethoscope |
| palpate, palpation | to examine by feeling |
| quadriplegia | four-extremity paralysis |
| hyperlipidemia | excessive lipids in the blood |
| nocturia | urination at night |
| tachycardia | rapid heart rate |
| bradycardia | slow heart rate |
| pruritus | itching |
| external | pertaining to the outside |
| internal | pertaining to the inside |
| cystitis | inflammation of the bladder |
| prostatomegaly | enlargement of the prostate |
| endoscopy | visual exam with an endoscope |
| intravenous | within a vein |
| erythrocyte | red blood cell |
| DNI | do not intubate |
| DNR | do not resusitate |
| DOB | date of birth |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| WBC | white blood count |
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