42.2 Flashcards
Anarchy
A state of society without government or law; confusion and disorder.
Algia
Pain
Fibromyalgia
A syndrome characterized by chronic pain, stiffness and tenderness of muscles, tendons, and joints, without detectable inflammation.
Dif/Dis
Away, apart, remove
Disconsolate
Utterly dejected; cheerless; melancholy; hopelessly unhappy.
Equi
Equal
Equilibrium
A state of rest or balance due to the equal action of opposing forces, mental or emotional balance.
Jur/Jus
Swear, law, right
Perjury
The criminal offense of making false statements under oath.
Ortho
Straight, correct
Orthopedic
Designed to help correct or lesson the discomfort of disorders of the spine and joints.
Post
After, behind
Posthumous
Occurring after someone’s death
Punct
Hit, pierce, point
Compunction
A strong uneasiness caused by a sense of guilt; shame felt for wrong doing.