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CH 6-11 Med Term

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