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AHS Medical Terminology
Unit 2 Vocabulary Words
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Undergraduate 1
02/15/2012

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abduction
Definition
the movement of a limb away from the midline of the body
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acromion
Definition
is an extension of the scapula that forms the high point of the shoulder
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acrophobia
Definition
an excessive fear of being in high places
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adduction
Definition
the movement of a limb toward the midline of the body
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agoraphobia
Definition
is an excessive fear of situations in which having a panic attack seems likely and/or dangerous or embarrasing
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allogenic
Definition
originating within another
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anatomy
Definition
the study of the structures of the body
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arachnoid
Definition
having to do with spiders. located between dura mater and pia mater
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arthritis
Definition
an inflammatory condition of one or more joints
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arthrodesis
Definition
surgical fusion of two bones to stiffen a joint
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arthroplasty
Definition
surgical repair of a damaged joint; surgical replacement of an artificial joint
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ascending tract
Definition
carry impulses toward the brain
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atonia
Definition
no muscle tone
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attention deficit disorder
Definition
characterized by a short attention span and impulsive behavior that is inappropiate for the child's developmental age
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autologous
Definition
originating within an individual
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autonomic nervous system
Definition
controls the involuntary actions of the body such as the functioning of internal organs
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axon
Definition
a process that extends away from the cell body and conducts impulses away from the nerve cell
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bell's palsy
Definition
temporary paralysis of the seventh cranial nerve that causes paralysis only of the affected side of the face
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biceps
Definition
muscle of the anterior upper arm that flexes the elbow
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bipolar disorder
Definition
a condition characterized by cycles of severe mood changes shifting from highs and severe lows that affect a person's attitude, energy, and ability to function
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bleed
Definition
occurs when a blood vessel in the brain leaks
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bradykinesia
Definition
extreme slowness in movement
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brain stem
Definition
located at the base of the brain and forms the connection between the brain and spinal cord
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bursectomy
Definition
surgical removal of bursa
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carpals
Definition
pertaining the wrist
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central nervous system
Definition
includes brain and spinal cord. receive and process information, and to regulate all bodily activity
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cerebellum
Definition
located in the lower back of the cranium below the cerebrum. coordinates muscular activity and balance for smooth and steady movements
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cerebral palsy
Definition
condition characterized by poor muscle control, spasticity, speech defects, and other neurological deficiencies due to damage that affects the cerebrum
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cerebrum
Definition
largest and uppermost part of the brain, controls highest level of thought
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chondroplasty
Definition
surgical repair of damaged cartilage
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circumduction
Definition
circular movement of a limb at the far end
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claustrophobia
Definition
abnormal fear of being in narrow or enclosed spaces
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clavicle
Definition
collar bone; slender bone that connects the manubrium of the sternum to the scapula
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closed fracture
Definition
the bone is broken, but there is no open wound in the skin
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closed reduction
Definition
attempted realignment of the bone involved in a fracture or joint dislocation
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comminuted fracture
Definition
one in which the bone is splintered or crushed
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compact bone
Definition
the dense,hard, very strong bone that forms the protective outer layer of bones
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compound fracture
Definition
open fracture; one in which the bone is broken and there is an open wound in the skin
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congenital
Definition
existing at birth
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cranium
Definition
portion of the skull that encloses the brain
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demyelination
Definition
the loss of patches of the protective myelin sheath
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dendrites
Definition
the root-like processes that receive impulses and conduct them to the cell body
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depression
Definition
the act of lowering a body part
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descending tract
Definition
carry nerve impulses away from the brain
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donor
Definition
person that donates an organ
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dorsiflexion
Definition
bends the foot upward at the ankle
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dura mater
Definition
thick, tough, outermost membrane of the meninges
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echoencephalography
Definition
the use of ultrasound imaging to diagnose a shift in the midline structures of the brain
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electroencephalography
Definition
the process of recording the electrical activity of the brain through the use of electrodes attached to the scalp
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elevation
Definition
the act of raising or lifting a body part
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encephalectomy
Definition
surgical incision of the brain
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encephalitis
Definition
inflammation of the brain that could be caused by a viral disease such as rabies
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endosteum
Definition
the tissue that lines the medullary cavity
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epilepsy
Definition
a chronic neurological condition characterized by recurrent episodes of seizures of varying severity
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ergonomics
Definition
the study of the human factors that affect the design and operation of tools and the work environment
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extension
Definition
increasing the angle between two bones or the straightening of a limb
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facial
Definition
cranial nerve 7
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fasciectomy
Definition
surgical removal of the fascia
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fascitis
Definition
inflammation of a fascia
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fascioplasty
Definition
the surgical repair of fascia
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fasciotomy
Definition
is a surgical incision through the fascia to relieve tension or pressure
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femur
Definition
upper leg bone
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fibromyalgia syndrome
Definition
a debilitating chronic condition characterized by fatigue, diffuse, and or specific muscle, joint, or bone pain and a wide range of other symptoms
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flexion
Definition
decreasing the angle between two bones by bending the limb at the joint
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foramen
Definition
is an opening in a bone through which blood vessels, nerves, and ligaments pass
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ganglion
Definition
a nerve center made up of a cluster of nerve cell bodies outside the CNS
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glial cells
Definition
provide support and protection for neurons
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gouty arthritis
Definition
a type of arthritis characterized by deposits of uric acid in the joints
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hallux valgus
Definition
also known as bunion; is an abnormal enlargement of the joint at the base of the great toe
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hemiparesis
Definition
slight paralysis or weakness affecting one side of the body
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hemiplegia
Definition
total paralysis affecting only one side of the body
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hemorrhagic stroke
Definition
also known as bleed; occurs when a blood vessel in the brain leaks
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humerus
Definition
the bone of the upper arm
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humpback
Definition
kyphosis; is an abnormal increase in the outward curvature of the thoracic spine as viewed from the side
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hydrocephalus
Definition
a condition in which excess cerebral spinal fluid accumulates in the ventricles of the brain
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hyperextension
Definition
extreme or overextension of a limb or body part beyond its normal limit
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hyperkinesias
Definition
hyperactivity; is abnormally increased muscle function or activity
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hypertonia
Definition
is a condition in which there is diminished tone of skeletal muscles
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insertion
Definition
opposite end of the muscle
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ischemic stroke
Definition
most common type of stroke in older people. occurs when the flow of blood to the brain is blocked
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kyphosis
Definition
humpback; abnormal increase in the outward curvature of the thoracic spine as viewed from the side
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lacrimal bone
Definition
make up part of the orbit at the inner angle of the eye
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ligament
Definition
bands of fibrous tissue that form joints by connecting one bone to another bone, or joining a bone to cartilage
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lordosis
Definition
an abnormal increase in the forward curvature of the lumbar spine. also known as swayback
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lumbar puncture
Definition
also known as spinal tap. the process of obtaining a sample of cerebral spinal fluid by inserting a needle into the subarachnoid space of the lumbar region to withdraw fluid
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mandible
Definition
also known as the jawbone. the only movable bone of the skull.
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mandibular
Definition
jaw bone
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maxillary bone
Definition
form the upper jaw
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medulla
Definition
the inner region of the kidney; it contains most of the urine-collecting tubules.
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medullary cavity
Definition
located in the shaft of a long bone and is surrounded by compact bone
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meningitis
Definition
inflammation of the meninges of the brain and spinal cord
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multiple sclerosis
Definition
a progressive autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation that causes demyelination of the myelin sheath
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muscular dystrophy
Definition
term used to describe a group of genetic diseases that are characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of the skeletal muscles that control movement
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myasthenia gravis
Definition
a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the neuromuscular junction that produces serious weakness of voluntary muscles
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myelin sheath
Definition
the protective covering made up of glial cells
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myelography
Definition
a radiographic study of the spinal cord after the injection of a contrast medium through a lumbar puncture
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myocardial
Definition
heart muscle
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myocele
Definition
the herniation (protrusion) of muscle substance through a tear in the fascia surrounding it
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myoparesis
Definition
a weakness or slight muscular paralysis
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myomrectomy
Definition
the surgical removal of uterine fibroids
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myorrhaphy
Definition
the surgical suturing a muscle wound
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myotomy
Definition
a surgical incision into a muscle
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neurectomy
Definition
surgical removal of a nerve
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neurorrhaphy
Definition
surgical suturing together the ends of a severed nerve
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neurotomy
Definition
a surgical incision or the dissection of a nerve
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neurotransmitter
Definition
chemical substances that make it possible for messages to cross from the synapse of a neuron to the target receptor.
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oblique
Definition
slanted or at an angle
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obsessive-compulsive disorder
Definition
an anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent, unwanted obsessions and/or recurrent compulsions
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olfactory
Definition
cranial nerve 1. sense of smell
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origin
Definition
beginning of a muscle
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ostealgia
Definition
pain in a bone
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osteitis
Definition
inflammation of the bone
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osteoarthritis
Definition
wear and tear arthritis; commonly associated with aging.
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osteomalacia
Definition
adult rickets; abnormal softening of bones in adults
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osteomyelitis
Definition
inflammation of the bone marrow and adjacent bone
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osteonecrosis
Definition
death of bone tissue due to lack of insufficient blood supply
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osteoplasty
Definition
surgical repair of a bone or bones
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osteotomy
Definition
surgical incision or sectioning of a bone
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paraplegia
Definition
the paralysis of both legs and the lower part of the body
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patella
Definition
kneecap;the bony anterior portion of the knee
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periosteum
Definition
the tough, fibrous tissue that forms the outermost covering of bone
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periostitis
Definition
an inflammation of the periosteum
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peripheral
Definition
pertaining to body parts that are away from the center of the body
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physiatry
Definition
physical medicine and rehabilitation with the focus on restoring function
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physiology
Definition
the study of the functions of the structures of the body
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pia mater
Definition
third layer of the meninges, located nearest to the brain and the spinal cord
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plantar flexion
Definition
movement that bends the foot downward at the ankle
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plexus
Definition
a network of intersecting spinal nerves
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poliomyelitis
Definition
also known as polio; highly contagious viral disease
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process
Definition
normal projection on the surface of a bone that serves as an attachment for muscles and tendons
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pronation
Definition
the act of rotating the arm or leg so that the palm of the hand or the sole of the foot is turned downward or backward
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quadriceps
Definition
four muscles on the front of the leg
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quadriplegia
Definition
paralysis of all four extremeties
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radius
Definition
the smaller and shorter bone in the forearm.the radius runs up the thumb side of the forearm
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rectus
Definition
in straight alignment with the vertical axis of the body
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red bone marrow
Definition
located within the spongy bone, is hemopoietic tissue that manufactures red blood cells, hemoglobin, white blood cells, and thrombocytes.
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rheumatoid arthritis
Definition
chronic autoimmune disorder in which the joints and some organs of the other body systems are attacked
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rotation
Definition
circular movement around an axis such as the shoulder joint
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scapula
Definition
shoulder blade
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schizophrenia
Definition
a psychotic disorder usually characterized by withdrawal from reality, illogical patterns of thinking, delusions, and hallucinations, and accompanied in varying degrees by other emotional, behavioral, or intellectual disturbances
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sciatica
Definition
inflammation of the sciatic nerve that results in pain, burning, and tingling along the course of the affected sciatic nerve through the thigh, leg, and foot
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scoliosis
Definition
abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
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skeletal
Definition
relating to or functioning as a skeleton
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social phobia
Definition
afraid of talking to people
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sphincter
Definition
a ring like muscle that tightly constricts the opening of a passageway
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spina bifida
Definition
congenital defect that occurs during early pregnancy when the spinal canal fails to close completely around the spinal cord to protect it
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spiral fracture
Definition
a fracture in which the bone has been twisted apart
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spongy bone
Definition
found at the ends and inner portions of the long bones such as the femur
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sprain
Definition
an injury to the body of the muscle or to the attachment of a tendon
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stem cell transplant
Definition
healthy stem cells are implanted in the person
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sternum
Definition
breastbone; forms the middle and the front of the rib cage and is divided into 3 parts
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supination
Definition
the act of rotating the arm or leg so that the palm of the hand or the sole of the foot is turned forward or upward
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suture
Definition
inflexible layers of dense connective tissue that hold the bones tightly together.do not allow any movement
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synapse
Definition
space between two neurons or between a neuron and a receptor organ
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synovectomy
Definition
the surgical removal of synovial membrane from a joint
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talipes
Definition
clubfoot; describes any congential deformity of the foot involving the talus
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tendonitis
Definition
an inflammation of the tendons caused by excessive or unusual use of the joint
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tenectomy
Definition
the surgical resection of a portion of a tendon or tendon sheath
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tenolysis
Definition
the release of a tendon to a bone
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tenorrhaphy
Definition
the surgical suturing together of the divided ends of a tendon
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thoracic
Definition
relating to the thorax
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transient ischemic attack
Definition
TIA; temporary interruption in the blood supply to the brain
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transverse fracture
Definition
occurs straight across the bone
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triceps
Definition
posterior upper arm that extends the elbow
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trigeminal
Definition
5th cranial nerve
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uniceps
Definition
having one head or one muscle
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uric acid
Definition
by product that is normally excreted by the kidneys
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visceral
Definition
relating to internal organs
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voluntary
Definition
conscious control
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yellow bone marrow
Definition
composed chiefly of fat cells and is located in the medullary cavity
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TKR
Definition
total knee replacement. all or part of the knee was replaced
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