Chapter 23: Lesson 5 Flashcards
1
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Osteopenia
A
Lower than normal bone density and a precursor to osteoporosis.
2
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Osteoporosis
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A condition of reduced bone mineral density, which increases risk of bone fracture.
3
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Arthritis
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Chronic inflammation of the joints.
4
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Osteoarthritis
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Caused by degeneration of cartilage within joints.
5
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Rheumatoid arthritis
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A degenerative joint disease in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissue.
6
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Atrophy
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The wasting away or decrease in size of body tissue.
