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Medical Term 3-4

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Term
Definition
Ankyl   Crooked, bent  
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Arthr   Joints  
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Chondr   Cartilage  
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Cost   Rib  
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Crani   Skull  
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Desis   To bind, tie togehter  
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Kyph   Bent, hump  
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Lord   Curve, sway back  
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Lysis   Loosening or setting free  
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Myel   Spinal cord, bone marrow  
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Scoli   Curved, bent  
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Spondyl   Vertebrae  
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Synovi   Synovial membrane/fluid  
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Um   Singular noun ending  
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Abduction   Movement of a limb away from the midline  
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Adduction   Movement of a limb towards the midline  
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Circumduction   The circular movement at the far end of the limb  
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Dorsiflexion   The movement that bends the foot upward at the ankle  
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Pronation   Is the act of rotating the arm or leg so that the palm of the hand or sole of the foot is turned downward  
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Acetabulum   Socket of the hip bone, into which the head of the femur fits  
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Malleolus   Bony projection on either side of the ankle  
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Manubrium   Is the bony structure that forms the middle portion of the sternum  
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Metacarpals   The five bones that form the palms of the hand  
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Metatarsals   Any bones of the foot  
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Orthotic   An artificial support or brace for the limbs or spine  
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Vertebrae   Series of small bones forming the backbone and have holes which the spinal cord passes through  
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Spondylosis   age-related wear and tear of the spinal disks  
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Orthopedic   Diagnosis and operate on injuries of the skeletal system  
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Hemarthrosis   Blood with in a joint  
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Arthroscopy   Surgical procedure on a joint  
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Podiatrist   Foot doctor  
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Synovectomy   Surgical removal of the membrane that lines a joint  
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Crepitation   Grating sound heard when bone ends grind against one another  
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Internal fixation   Surgical implants to repair bone  
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Bifida   A birth defect in which a developing baby's spinal cord fails to develop properly  
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Rheumatoid Arthritis   Chronic autoimmune disorder in which the joints and some organs of other body systems are attacked  
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Atologous   Cells and tissues obtained from the same individual  
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Rickets   Defective bone growth occurring in children  
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Spiral Fracture   When bone has been twisted apart  
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Contracture   Is the permanent tightening of fascia, muscles, tendons, ligaments or skin that occurs when normally elastic connective tissues are replaced with nonelastic fibrous tissues (burn)  
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Heel Spur   Calcium deposit in the plantar fascia near the calcaneus  
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Carpal Tunnel   The tendons that pass through the carpal tunnel are chronically overused and become inflamed  
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Physiatrist   Specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation with the focus on restoring function  
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Fibromyalgia   Debilitating chronic condition characterized by fatigue; diffuse/specific muscle, joint or bone pain; range of symptoms  
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Neuromuscular   Pertaining to the relationship between a nerve and muscle  
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Electromyography   Diagnostic test that measures the electrical activity with in muscle fibers in response to nerve stimulation  
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Chronic Fatigue   A disorder of unknown causes that affects many body systems  
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Ergonomics   The study of the human factors that affect the design and operation of tools and the work environment  
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Fasciitis   Inflammation of the fascia  
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Patella   Knee cap  
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Mandible   Only movable part of the skull (jaw)  
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Xiphoid process   is a small cartilaginous process of the lower part of the sternum  
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Flexion   Bending  
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Triceps Brachii   Extends elbow  
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Tendon   Attaching a muscle to a bone  
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Neurologist   Nervous system doctor  
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Compartment Syndrome   A painful and dangerous condition caused by pressure buildup from internal bleeding or swelling of tissues  
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Spasm   A sudden involuntary muscular contraction or convulsive movement.  
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Hyperextension   is an excessive joint movement  
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Cramp   is a strong, painful contraction or tightening of a muscle that comes on suddenly and lasts from a few seconds to several minutes  
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Synovitis   inflammation of a synovial membrane.  
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Cartilage   Connective tissue  
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Myocardial   A blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle.  
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Strain   A stretching or tearing of a muscle or a tissue  
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Bid   Twice a day  
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BM   Bowel movement  
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BMR   Basal metabolic rate  
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BP   Blood pressure  
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BPM   Beats per minute  
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BW   Body weight  
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BX   Biopsy  
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c   With  
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C/O   Complaining of  
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CABG   Coronary artery bypass graft  
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CAD   Coronary artery disease  
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CAT   Computerized axial tomography  
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CF   Cystic fibrosis  
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CHF   Congestive heart failure  
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CMS   Circulation, motor, sensitivity  
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CNS   Central nervous system  
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COLD   Chronic obstructive lung disease  
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CPAP   Continuous positive airway pressure  
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CPR   Cardiopulmonary resuscitation  
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CSF   Cerebrospinal fluid  
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CXR   Chest x-ray  
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Bi   Two  
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Cele   hernia, tumor, swelling  
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Dys   bad, difficult, and painful  
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Fasci   fibrous band  
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Fibr   fibrous tissue  
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ia   abnormal condition  
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ic   pertaining to  
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kineso   movement  
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my   muscle  
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plegia   paralysis, stroke  
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rrhexis   rupture  
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tax   coordination, order  
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ten, tend   tendon, stretch, strain  
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ton   tone, stretching, tension  
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tri   three  
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