 | Term | Definition |
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hypercalcemia |
abnormally high calcium in blood |
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decalcification |
process of making less calcium |
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kyphosis |
condition of humpback |
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laminectomy |
surgical removal of the lamina |
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lordosis |
condition of curved or swayback |
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lumbar |
pertaining to the loins or lower back |
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lumbosacral |
pertaining to the loins/lower back and sacral |
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myelopoiesis |
production of bone marrow |
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orthopedics |
branch of medicine that deals with the treatment of disorders or injuries of the bones and joints |
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osteitis |
inflammation of the bone |
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osteodystrophy |
poor development of bone due to poor nutrition |
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osteogenesis |
forming of bone |
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scoliosis |
condition of curved or bent spine |
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spondylosis |
condition of the vertebra |
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vertebral |
pertaining to the vertebra |
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osteoblast |
embryonic or immature bone cell |
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osteoclast |
to breakdown bone |
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spondylolisthesis |
slipping of the vertebra |
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osteomalacia |
softening of the bone |
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epiphysis |
the end of a long bone |
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pubic symphysis |
growing together of the pubic bones |
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osteoporosis |
decrease in bone density |
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osteotome |
instrument to cut bone |
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acetabular |
pertaining to the acetabulum (hip socket) |
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calcaneal |
pertaining to the heal |
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carpal |
pertaining to the carpals (wrist bones) |
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supraclavicular |
pertaining to above the clavicle (collar bone) |
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subcostal |
pertaining to below the ribs |
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chondrocostal |
pertaining to the cartilage and ribs |
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craniotomy |
incision of the skull |
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craniotome |
instrument used for cutting into the skull |
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femoral |
pertaining to the femur (thigh bone) |
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fibular |
pertaining to the fibula |
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humeral |
pertaining to the humerus |
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iliac |
pertaining to the ilium |
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ischial |
pertaining to the ischium |
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malleolar |
pertaining to the malleolus |
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mandibular |
pertaining to the mandible |
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maxillary |
pertaining to the maxilla |
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metacarpectomy |
excision of the metacarpals |
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metatarsalgia |
pain of the metatarsals |
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olecranal |
pertaining to the elbow |
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patellar |
pertaining to the kneecap |
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pelvimetry |
process of measuring the pelvis |
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peroneal |
pertaining to the fibula |
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phalangeal |
pertaining to the phalanges |
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pubic |
pertaining to the pubis |
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radial |
pertaining to the radius |
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scapular |
pertaining to the scapula |
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sternal |
pertaining to the sternum |
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tarsectomy |
excision of the tarsals |
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tibial |
pertaining to the tibia |
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ulnar |
pertaining to the ulna |
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ankylosis |
condition of stiffness |
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arthroplasty |
surgical repair of a joint |
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arthrotomy |
incision of a joint |
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hemarthrosis |
condition of blood in a joint |
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hydrarthrosis |
condition of water in a joint |
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polyarthritis |
inflammation of many joints |
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articular cartilage |
pertaining to the joint cartilage |
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bursitis |
inflammation of the bursa |
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achondroplasia |
without formation or development of cartilage |
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chondroma |
tumor or swelling of the cartilage |
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chondromalacia |
softening to the cartilage |
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ligamentous |
pertaining to the ligament |
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rheumatologist |
a specialist in rheumatic diseases |
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synovitis |
inflammation of the synovial membrane |
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tenorrhaphy |
suture of a tendon |
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tenosynovitis |
inflammation of the tendon and synovial membrane |
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tendinitis |
inflammation of the tendon |
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arthrodesis |
to bind the joint |
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spinal stenosis |
narrowing of the spine |
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fasciectomy |
surgical excision of the facia |
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fibromyalgia |
pain in the muscles and fibrous connective tissue |
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leiomyoma |
benign tumor of smooth muscle |
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leiomyosarcoma |
malignant tumor of the smooth muscle |
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myalgia |
pain in the muscle |
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myopathy |
disease of the muscle |
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myocardial |
pertaining to the heart muscle |
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myositis |
inflammation of the muscle |
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plantar flexion |
pertaining to the flexing of the sole of the foot |
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rhabdomyoma |
benign tumor of skeletal muscles |
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rhabdomyosarcoma |
malignant tumor of the skeletal muscles |
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myasthenia |
lack of strength of the muscle |
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atrophy |
lack of development |
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hypertrophy |
excessive development |
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amyotrophic |
no development of muscle |
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abduction |
to lead away from |
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adduction |
to lead toward |
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dorsiflexion |
to flex backwards |
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polymyalgia |
much muscle pain |
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epiphyseal |
pertaining to the epiphysis (end of long bone) |
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ossification |
formation of bone |
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costoclavicular |
pertaining to the ribs and clavicle |
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subpattelar |
pertaining to below the kneecap |
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sacroiliac |
pertaining to the sacrum and ilium |
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talipes |
clubfoot |
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exostosis |
benign tumors arising from the bone surface |
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subluxation |
partial or incomplete dislocation |
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pyrexia |
fever |
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podagra |
excessive pain in foot |
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sciatica |
lower back pain radiating down the leg |
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sprain |
trauma to joint with pain |
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strain |
over stretching of a muscle |
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hyperuricemia |
excessive uric acid in the blood |
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