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Common Medical Terms -A

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Definition
show Sudden onset condition that usually lasts for a short period of time, usually < six months  
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Ablation   show
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show Abnormal binding of tissue  
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Adipose Tissue   show
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show A localized infection consisting of pus, surrounded by inflamed tissue.  
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Adjuvant Therapy   show
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show An undesirable effect associated with the use of a device  
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show A tear, or rip  
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show A condition that lasts for a long time, usually longer than six months.  
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show Any special symptom, or circumstance, that renders carrying out of a procedure inadvisable  
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show Disease characterized by a deterioration of a whole, or part of a structure  
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Diagnosis   show
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Dissection   show
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show Containing fibers; fibrous tissue is very tough, such as fascia  
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show A natural opening or passage, especially one into, or through a bone  
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show Easily torn, or pulverized  
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show The disease(s) or condition(s) the device is approved by the FDA to treat  
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Intractable   show
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show Supply of nerves, which connects an area of the body to the nervous system  
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Inflammation   show
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Kyphosis   show
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show A wound, injury, or other destructive change in body tissue  
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Ligament   show
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show Anterior curvature in lumbar spine  
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Refractory   show
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Resection   show
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Sequela(e)   show
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show Narrowing of a duct or canal  
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