Chapter 15: Joints Flashcards
1
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Ankylosis
A
Abnormal stiffening and immobility of a joint
2
Q
Arthroplasty
A
Surgica lrepain of a joint
3
Q
Arthrotomy
A
Incision of a joint
4
Q
Hemarthrosis
A
Abnormal condition of blood in joint
5
Q
Hydrarthrosis
A
Abnormal accumulation of fluid in a jiont
6
Q
Polyarthritis
A
Inflammation of many joints
7
Q
Articular cartilage
A
The cartilage surrounding the bones in a joint
8
Q
Vursitis
A
Inflammation of many joints
9
Q
Articular cartilage
A
The cartilage surrounding the bones in a joint
10
Q
Bursitis
A
Inflammation of a bursa
11
Q
Achondroplasia
A
Improper cartilage formation in development of bones (leading to type of dwarfism)
12
Q
Chondroma
A
Tumor of cartilage (benign)
13
Q
Chondromalacia
A
Abnormal softening of cartilage
14
Q
Ligamentous
A
Pertaining to a ligament
15
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Rheumatologist
A
Specialist in treatment of joint disorders
