Term | Definition |
Osteoid | Resembling Bone |
Myelofibrosis | Replacement of bone marrow by fibrous tissue |
Osteoarthritis | A chronic disease involving the bones and joints |
Scoliosis | Lateral curvature of the spine |
Osteomyelitis | Inflammation of the bone, especially the bone marrow |
Chondrectomy | Excision of cartilage |
Joint | Articulation |
Bursae | Sacs of fluid located in areas of friction, especially in the joints |
Polyarthritis | Inflammation of more than one joint |
Dislocation | Displacement of a bone from a joint |
Closed Reduction | Pulling broken ends of a bone into alignment by manipulation without surgery |
Extension | The movement that brings the leg into a straight position |
Chondrosarcoma | A malignant tumor composed of cartilage |
Arthroscopy | Visualization of the interior of a joint |
Arthritis | Inflammation of a joint |
Substernal | Below the breastbone |
Costovertebral | Pertaining to a rib and a vertebra |
Orthopedist | Physician who specializes in disorder of the skeletal and muscular systems |
Myasthenia Gravis | Disease characterized by great muscular weakness |
Thoracic Vertebrae | Part of the posterior wall of the chest cavity |
Tatsoptosis | Prolapse of the ankle |
Scapula | Shoulder blade |
Arthrocentesis | Puncture of a joint space with a needle, usually done to remove excess fluid |
Tendoplasty | Surgical repair of a tendon |
Compound Fracture | Term for a broken bone that is visible through an opening in the skin |
Multiple Myeloma | Disease characterized by the presence of many tumor masses in the bone and bone marrow |
Spondylitis | Inflammation of the vertebrae |
Craniectomy | Excision of a portion of the skull |
Intercostal | A term that means between the ribs |
Coccyx | Tailbone |
Spondylomalacia | Softening of the vertebrae |
Rachialgia | Painful spine |
Sternal | Breastbone |
Patellofemoral | Knee cap and the thigh bone |
Osteomalacia | A skeletal disorder in adults characterized by a disturbance in bone metabolism and commonly caused by a deficiency of Vitamin D |
Metatarsals | Bones that are located between the toes and the bones of the ankle |
Myolysis | Destruction of muscle |
Lymphedema | Swelling that results from obstruction of a lymphatic vessel |
Embolus | A mass of undissolved matter present in a vessel and brought there by the circulating blood |
Phlebectomy | Excision of a vein or a segment of it |
Cerebrovascular Accident | Stroke or stroke syndrome |
Antihypertensive | Drug that is used to treat high blood pressure |
Arteriosclerosis | Formation of fatty, cholesterol-like deposits on the walls of the arteries |
Vasodilation | An increase in the diameter of a blood vessel |
Cardiac Catheterization | Passage of a long, flexible tube into the heart chamber through the vein |
Atherosclerosis | Formation of fatty, cholesterol-like deposits on the walls of the arteries |
Endoscope | A device consisting of a tube and optical system that is used to observe inside hollow organ or cavity |
Angina Pectoris | Severe pain and constriction around the heart caused by insufficient blood supply |
Shock | A serious condition in which blood flow to the heart is reduced to such a extent that body tissues do not receive enough blood |
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) | A condition characterized by weakness, shortness of breath (SOB), and edema of the lower portions of the body |
Cardiopulmonary | Pertaining to the heart and lungs |
Myocarditis | Inflammation of the heart muscle |
Embolism | Sudden blocking of an artery or lymph vessel by foreign material that has been brought by the circulating blood |
Aortic | Pertaining to the largest artery in the body |
Homeostasis | Equilibrium of the internal environment of the body |
Dysrhythmia | Irregularity of the heartbeat |
Lipid | Fat or fat-like substance |
Arterioles | Small arteries that receive blood from arteries |
Thrombosis | The presence of a thrombus (internal blood clot) |
Hpotension | Decreased blood pressure |
Endocarditis | Inflammation of the heart lining |
Cardiovascular | Pertaining to the heart and blood vessels |
Myocardial infarction | Death of part of the heart muscle |
Fibrillation | Severe cardiac arrhythmia in which contractions are rapid, uncoordinated, and ineffective |
Hyperlipidemia | An excessive quantity of fat in the blood |
Echocardiography | Use of ultrasound in diagnosing heart disease |
Pericarditis | Inflammation of the membrane surrounding the heart |
Aneurysm | Ballooning out of the wall of a vessel, usually an artery, caused by congenital defect or weakness of the vessel wall |
Cardiac Pacemaker | An electrical device that can keep the heart rhythm within a desirable range |
Ischemia | Temporary deficiency of blood supply to any body part |
Lymph | The fluid transported by the lymphatic vessels |
Heart Murmer | A soft blowing or rasping heart sound |
Tachycardia | Increased pulse rate |
Rhinitis | Inflammation of the nose |
Pulmonary | Pertaining to the lungs |
Pharyngitis | Inflammation of the throat |
Sputum | Material raised from inflamed membranes of the respiratory tract |
Antitussive | The term for an agent that is used to prevent or relieve a cough |
Inspiration | Breathing air into the lungs |
Orthopnea | Respiratory condition in which there is discomfort in breathing in any position except sitting erect |
Spirometry | The measurement of the amount of air taken into and expelled from the lungs |
Aphasia | The inability to communicate through speech, writing or signs caused by improper functioning of the brain |
Embolism | The sudden blocking of an artery by foreign material |
Pneumonia | Inflammation of the lungs |
Alveoli | Tiny air sacs through which the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place |
Pharynx | Throat |
Pulmonary Lobectomy | Excision of a lobe of the lung |
Wheeze | Term for a whistling sound made during respiration |