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