Chapter 3 & 4 Terms of the Week Flashcards
1
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arthrography
A
x-ray of the joints and their soft tissues
2
Q
atrophy
A
lack of development; wasting away
3
Q
biopsy
A
remove of tissue for examination
4
Q
bradykinesia
A
slow movement
5
Q
cyanosis
A
slight bluish color of the skin due to lack of oxygen
6
Q
dermatitis
A
inflammation of the skin
7
Q
erythema
A
redness or flushing of the skin
8
Q
hypertrophy
A
excessive development
9
Q
kyphosis
A
abnormal condition of hump in the thoracic spine; humpback
10
Q
necrotic/necrosis
A
tissue death
11
Q
osteoporosis
A
decrease in bone mass causing bone to become more porous
12
Q
subcutaneous
A
pertaining to beneath the skin
