Abdomen Flashcards
Abdomen
portion of the trunk located between the chest and pelvis.
Abduction
Movement of a body part away from the midline of the body.
Abrasion
Rubbing or off of skin.
Abscess
A localized collection of Pus
Acute
characterized by rapid onset resulting from traumatic event.
Adduction
movement of a body part toward the midline of the body.
Amenorrhea
Absence or suppression of mestruction.
Analgesic
agent the relives pain without causing a complete loss of sensation.
Anoxia
Lack of oxegen
Anterior
Before of Infront of
Anti-Inflammatory
Drugs designed to prevent swelling and reduce inflammation.
Antipyretic
Agent that relieves or reduces fever.
Apophysis
Bony outgrowth to which muscle attatch
Arthoscopy
viewing inside of a joint through an arthoscope using a small video camera.
Atrophy
Decrease in size of muscle or tissue