Abdomen Flashcards

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Abdomen

A

portion of the trunk located between the chest and pelvis.

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Abduction

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Movement of a body part away from the midline of the body.

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3
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Abrasion

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Rubbing or off of skin.

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Abscess

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A localized collection of Pus

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5
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Acute

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characterized by rapid onset resulting from traumatic event.

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Adduction

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movement of a body part toward the midline of the body.

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Amenorrhea

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Absence or suppression of mestruction.

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Analgesic

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agent the relives pain without causing a complete loss of sensation.

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Anoxia

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Lack of oxegen

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Anterior

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Before of Infront of

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Anti-Inflammatory

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Drugs designed to prevent swelling and reduce inflammation.

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Antipyretic

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Agent that relieves or reduces fever.

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13
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Apophysis

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Bony outgrowth to which muscle attatch

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14
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Arthoscopy

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viewing inside of a joint through an arthoscope using a small video camera.

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Atrophy

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Decrease in size of muscle or tissue

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Avascular

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Lack of blood circulation

17
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avulsion

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forcible tearing away or speration

18
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axilla

A

Armpit