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Chapter 7 Vocabulary
Physical Agents to Promote Tissue Healing
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11/04/2013

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Ambulation
Definition
Walking or moving from one place to another.
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Ambulatory
Definition
Able to walk as opposed to being in a wheelchair or confined to a bed.
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Brace
Definition
An orthopedic device used to support and hold a part of the body in the correct position to allow functioning and healing.
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Compress
Definition
A soft, moist, absorbent cloth that is folded in several layers and applied to a part of the body in the local application of heat or cold.
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Edema
Definition
The retention of fluid in the tissues, resulting in swelling.
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Erythema
Definition
Reddening of the skin caused by a dilation of superficial blood vessels in the skin.
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Exudate
Definition
A discharge produced by the bodies tissues.
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Long Arm Cast
Definition
Extends from the axilla to the fingers.
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Long Leg Cast
Definition
Extends from midthigh to the toes.
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Maceration
Definition
The softening and breaking down of the skin as a result of prolonged exposure to moisture.
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Orthopedist
Definition
A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
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Short Arm Cast
Definition
Extends from below the elbow to the fingers.
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Short Leg Cast
Definition
Begins just below the knee and extends to the toes.
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Soak
Definition
The direct immersion of a body part in water or a medical solution.
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Splint
Definition
An orthopedic device used to support and immobilize a part of the body.
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Sprain
Definition
Trauma to a joint that causes injury to the ligaments.
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Strain
Definition
An overstretching of a muscle caused by trauma.
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Suppuration
Definition
The process of pus formation.
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