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Abrev. HIV

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Human immunodeficiency virus

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Abrev. EBV

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Epstein-Barr virus

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Abrev. SLE

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Systematic lupus erythematosus

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Abrev. ALL

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Acute lymphocytic leukemia

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Abrev. CLL

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Chronic lymphocytic leukemia

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Abrev. AML

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Acute myelogenous leukemia

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Abrev. CML

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Chronic myelogenous leukemia

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Abrev. WBC

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White blood cells

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Abrev. RBC

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Red blood cells

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Abrev. PTT

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Partial thromboplastin time

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Abrev. PT

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Prothrombin time

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Abrev. PMN

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Polymorphonuclear

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Abrev. Igs

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Immunoglobulin

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Abrev. HTC

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Hematocrit

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Abrev. Hb

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Hemoglobin

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Abrev. DIC

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Disseminated intravascular coagulation

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Abrev. CBC

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Complete blood count

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Abrev. APC

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Antigen-presenting cell

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Abrev. Ag

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Antigen

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Abrev. ANA

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Antinuclear antibody

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Abrev. Ab

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Antibody

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Prevent blood clot formation by inhibiting the synthesis or in activating one or more clotting factors

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Anticoagulants

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Prevent and treat bleeding disorders resulting from a lack of Prothrombin

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Fat-soluble vitamins

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Prevent replication of viruses within who cells

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Antivirals

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Dissolve blood clots by destroying their fibrin strands

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Thrombocytes

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Destroy bacteria fungi and protozoa

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Antimicrobials

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The Shilling test is used to diagnose what type of anemia

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Pernicious anemia

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Commonly used to manage patients receiving that anticoagulant warfarin and to evaluate the liver function

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PT

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PTT

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Measures the length of time it takes blood to clot to screen for deficiencies of some clotting factors

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Broad screening test for anemias, coagulation disorders and infections

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CBC

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ANA

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Indicates potential for autoimmunity

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Blood culture

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Determine the presence of pathogens in the bloodstream

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Bone marrow aspiration

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Infusion of healthy bone marrow stem cells

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Monospot

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Test for the presence of the heterophile antibody

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The development of pinpoint hemorrhage stay appear primarily in the lower leg is a sign of

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Thrombocytopenia

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Presence of bacteria or their toxins in the blood

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Sepsis

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Auto immune disease causing chronic inflammation and s typical “butterfly rash” over the nose and cheeks in about %50 of people suffering

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Systematic lupus erythematosus

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Type of anemia caused by destruction of red blood cells, resulting in jaundice

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Hemolytic anemia

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Type of anemia caused by faulty hemoglobin production, leading to ischemia and severe pain

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Sickle-cell anemia

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Lac of sufficient vitamin B 12 needed for blood cell development

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Pernicious anemia

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A malignant disease of the lymphatic system, primarily the lymph nodes

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Lymphangioma

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Localized accumulation of blood, usually clotted in an organ space, tissue due to a break in or severing of a blood vessel

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Hematoma

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Produces antibodies

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Plasma cells

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Cytotoxic cells

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Destroys invading antigen

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Helper T cells

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Both humoral and cellular immunity

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NK cells

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Cellular immunity

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Basophils

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Release histamines

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Eosinophils

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Elevated in allergies and parasitic infections

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Thrombocytes

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Blood clotting

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Neutrophils

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First to arrive at site of infection; elevated in bacterial infections

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RBCs

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Transport O2 and CO2

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Hemoglobin

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An iron-containing protein found in RBCs that transports oxygen and gives blood its color

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A cell that eats (foreign material)

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Phagocytes

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The formation and development of blood cells

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Hematopoiesis

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The fluid component of blood

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Plasma

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The formation of blood clots in blood vessels

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Thromboplastin

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A mass of extravasated, usually clotted blood caused by a break or leak in a blood vessel

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Hematoma

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A cell that is irregular or varied in shape

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Poikilocyte

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The study of antigen and antibodies in serum as well as sources other than serum, including plasma, saliva, and urine

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Serology

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Leukemia

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A white blood cell condition

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Anemia

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Without blood

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Hemarthrosis

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A blood effusion within a joint

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Leukocytosis

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Abnormal increase in white blood cells

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Anaphylaxis

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Means without protection

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Sideropenia

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Deficiency of iron

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Erythroblastosis

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Abnormal increase of embryonic red cells

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Lymphadenopathy

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A disease of lymph nodes

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Immunology

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Includes the study of autoimmune disease, hypersensitives, and immune deficiencies

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Homophobia

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The fear of blood

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Hemophilia

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Hereditary disorder in which the blood-clotting mechanism is impaired

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Erythropenia

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Abnormal decrease in red blood cells

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Mononucleosis

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Abnormal increase of mononuclear cells

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Aplastic anemia

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A failure of the bone marrow to produce adequate blood

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Reticulocyte

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An immature erythrocyte that contains strands of nuclear material

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Leukocytes

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A white blood cell

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Erythrocytes

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Red blood cells

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Abrev. ROM

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Range of motion

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Abrev. NSAIDs

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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

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Abrev. IV

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Intravenous

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Abrev. IM

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Intramuscular

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Abrev. Fx

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Fracture

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Abrev. PCL

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Posterior cruciate ligament

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Abrev. ACL

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Anterior cruciate ligament

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Relieve muscle spasms and stiffness

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Muscle relaxants

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Calcium supplements

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Treat and prevent hypocalcemia

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Gold salts

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Treat rheumatoid arthritis by inhibiting activity within the immune system

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Salicylates

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Relieve mild to moderate pain and reduce inflammation

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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

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Decrease pain and suppress inflammation

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Bone densitometry

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Non-invasive diagnostic procedure that uses low-energy x-ray absorption to measure bone material density

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Scintigraphy

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Nuclear medicine procedure that visualizes various tissues and organs after administration of radionuclide

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Myelography

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Radiography of the spinal cord after injection of a contrast medium to identify and study spinal distortions caused by tumors, cysts, herniated intervertebral disks, or other lesions

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Discography

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Radiological examination of the intervertebral disk structures with injection of a contrast medium

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Arthrography

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Series of radiographs taken after injection of contrast material into a joint cavity, especially the knee or shoulder, to outline the contour of the joint

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Type of bone immobilization by application of weights and pulleys to align or immobilize a fracture

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Traction

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Bone immobilization by application of an orthopedic device to the injured body part

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Splinting

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Bone immobilization by application of a solid, stiff dressing formed with plaster of Paris or similar material

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Casting

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Reduction in which fractured bones are placed in their proper position during surgery

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Open reduction

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Reduction in which fractured bones are realigned by manipulation rather than surgery

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Closed reduction

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Tearing of a ligament tissues that may be slight, moderate, or complete

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Sprain

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Dislocation

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Luxation

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Muscular trauma caused by violent contraction

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Strain

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Form of osteomalacia in children caused by vitamin D deficiency

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Rickets

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Exacerbation

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Increase in severity of a disease or any of its symptoms

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Crepitation

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Dry, grating sound or sensation caused by bone ends rubbing together, indicating a fracture or joint destruction

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Contracture

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Fibrosis of connective tissue in the skin, fascia, muscle, or joint capsule that prevents normal mobility of the related tissue or joint

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Claudication

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Lameless, limping

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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)

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Systematic disease characterized by inflammatory changes in joints and their related structures, results in crippling deformities

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Myasthenia gravis

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A neuromuscular disorder causes fluctuating weakness of certain skeletal muscle groups

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Muscular dystrophy

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A genetic disease characterized by gradual atrophy and weakening of muscle tissue

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Gout arthritis

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A metabolic disease caused by accumulation of uric acid crystals in the blood

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Degenerative joint disease

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A progressive, degenerative disease that occurs when the protective cartilage at the end of the bones wear down

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Osteomyelitis

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Infective process that encompasses all bone components, including the bone marrow

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Paget disease

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A chronic inflammation of bones, resulting in thickening and softening of bones

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Osteoporosis

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A common metabolic bone disorder in the elderly, particularly in postmenopausal women and especially women older than age 60

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Complicated fracture

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One in which a broken bone has injured an internal organ

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Comminuted fracture

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The bone has broken or splintered into pieces

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Impacted fracture

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Occurs when the bone broken and one end is wedged into the interior of another bone

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Colles fracture

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A breakdown at the lower end of the radius, occurs just above the wrist

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Incomplete fracture

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A green stick fracture

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Tumor composed of bone

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Osteoma

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Tumor of muscle

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Myoma

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Tumor composed of striated muscular tissue

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Rhabdomya

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Diarthroses

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Freely movable joints

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Amphiarthroses

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Slightly moveable joints

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Synarthrosis

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Immoveable joints

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Abnormal condition of a humpback posture

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Kyphosis

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Shaped curvature of the spine

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Scoliosis

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Curvature of lower portion of spine

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Lordosis

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Spongy or cancellous bone is found t the —— of long bones

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Epiphysis

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The segment of a long bone located between the articular end part and the shaft

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Metaphysics

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What are the functions of bones

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Protect internal organs, provide framework of the body, produce blood cells within bone marrow, store calcium and other materials

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Rotation

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Moves a bone around its own axis

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Supination

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Turns the palm up

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Plantar flexion

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Lowers the foot (points toes)

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Inversion

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Moves the sole of th foot inward

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This type of muscle is found principally in the visceral organs, walls of arteries and respiratory passages and urinary and reproductive

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Smooth

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Muscle fount only in heart

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Cardiac

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Voluntary muscles

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Skeletal

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Type of muscle that is striated and involuntary

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Cardiac

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Involuntary/ visceral muscles

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Smooth

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Voluntary/ striated muscles

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Skeletal

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Excision of the lamina

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Laminectomy

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Pertaining to above the ribs

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Supracostal

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Inflammation of the vertebrae

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Spondylitis

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The surgical fracture of a bone

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Osteoclasia

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The surgical repair of a tendon

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Tendoplasty

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A form of osteomalacia in children’s caused by vitamin D

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Rickets

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Abnormal condition of stiffness

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Ankylosis

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Means without nourishment

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Atrophy

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Ligaments

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A tough band of fibrous connective tissue that usually connects to bone to bone

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Addiction

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A limb is moved away from the midline

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Tendons

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Connective tissue fibers form the midline

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Epiphyses

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The enlarged proximal and distal ends of s long bone

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Osteoblasts

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Immature bone cells involved in osteolysis

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Dactylitis

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The inflammation of fingers and toes

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Abrev. AIDS

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Acquired immune deficiency syndrome

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