Pathology
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 ankylosing spondylitis | chronic, progressive arthritis with stiffening of joints, primarily of the spine and hip |
| carpal tunnel syndrome | compression of the median nerve as it passes between the ligament and the bones and tendons of the wrist |
| gouty arthritis | inflammation of joints caused by excessive uric acid also called gout |
| muscular distrophy | an inherited disorder characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of muscle fibers |
| osteoporosis | debrease in bone density with thinnin and weakening of bone |
| rheumatoid arthritis | chronic inflammation of joints |
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