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1
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bone cells

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osteocytes

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2
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pain in bones

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ostealgia

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3
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disease of bones and joints

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osteoarthropathy

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beginning or formation of bones

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osteogenesis

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5
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pertaining to the neck

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cervical

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6
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pertaining to the neck and arm

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cervicobrachial

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pertaining to the neck and face

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cervicofacial

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8
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herniation of the spinal cord

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myelocele

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9
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sarcoma of bone marrow (cells)

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myelosarcoma

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softening of the spinal cord

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myelomalacia

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11
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resembling bone marrow

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myeloid

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12
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pertaining to above the sternum

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suprasternal

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resembling the breastbone

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sternoid

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14
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embryonic cell that forms cartilage

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chondroblast

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15
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inflammation of a joint

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arthritis

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16
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inflammation of bones and joints

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osteoarthritis

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17
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instrument for measuring the pelvis

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pelvimeter

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18
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twitching of a muscle

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myospasm

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19
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any disease of muscle

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myopathy

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20
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rupture of a muscle

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myorrhexis

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21
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excision of one or more of the phalanges (bones of a finger or toe)

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phalangectomy

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incision of the thorax (chest wall)

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thoracotomy

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23
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excision of a vertebra

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vertebrectomy

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24
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binding of a joint

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arthrodesis

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25
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repair of muscle (tissue)

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myoplasty

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26
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incomplete or partial dislocation

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subluxation

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27
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softening of the bones caused by vitamin D deficiency

28
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slipped vertebrae

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spondylolisthesis

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limping

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claudication

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degeneration of the muscles

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muscular dystrophy

31
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congenital deformity of the foot, which is twisted out of shape or position

32
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part of dead or necrosed bone that has become separated from surrounding tissue

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sequestrum

33
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chronic neuromuscular disorder characterized by weakness manifested in ocular muscles

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myasthenia gravis

34
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an artificial part used for replacement of a missing limb

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prosthesis

35
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tendon sheath or joint capsule tumor, frequently found in the wrist

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Ganglion cyst

36
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loss of muscular tonicity; diminished resistance of muscles to passive stretching

37
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type of sarcoma that attacks the shafts rather than the ends of long bones

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Ewing sarcoma

38
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bone that is partially bent and partially broken; occurs in children

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greenstick fracture

39
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exaggeration of the thoracic curve of the vertebral column; hunchback

40
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decrease in bone density; occurs in the elderly

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osteoporosis

41
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deviation of the spine to the right or left

42
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cartilaginous sarcoma

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chondrosarcoma

43
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bone that has splintered into pieces

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comminuted fracture

44
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inflammation of the vertebrae

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spondylitis

45
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development and production of blood cells, normally in the
bone marrow

46
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formation of pus

47
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death of cells, tissues, or organs

48
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death of cells, tissues, or organs

49
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stiffening and immobility of a joint

50
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perceived sensation, following amputation, that the limb still
exists

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phantom limb

51
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radiograph of spinal cord after injection of a contrast medium

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myelography

52
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treatment of bone fractures by use of surgery to place bones in
proper position

A

open reduction

53
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used to treat rheumatoid arthritis by inhibiting activity with
the immune system

A

gold salts

54
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major anti-inflammatory drugs used for bone and joint
disorders

55
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excision of the posterior arch of a vertebra

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laminectomy

56
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series of joint radiographs preceded by injection of a radiopaque substance or air into the joint cavity

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arthrography

57
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surgical immobilization of a joint

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arthrodesis

58
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partial or complete removal of a limb

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amputation

59
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herniated nucleus pulposus

60
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relieve mild to moderate pain and reduce inflammation

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salicylates

61
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visual examination of a joint’s interior, especially the knee

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arthroscopy

62
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excising a segment of necrosed bone

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sequestrectomy

63
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anterior cruciate ligament

64
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relieve muscle spasms and stiffness

65
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manipulative treatment of bone fractures by placing the bones
in proper position without incision

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closed reduction

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