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Chapter 3 Flashcards

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Allogenic

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Bone marrow transplant where recipient receives bone marrow from a compatible donor

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Anklylosing spondylitis

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Form of rheumatoid arthritis, causes inflammation of joints between vertebrae

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Arthrodesis

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Aka surgical ankylosis, surgical infusion of two bones to stiffen a joint

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Arthroscopy

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Minimally invasive procedure for treatment of interior of a joint

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Autologous

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Bone marrow transplant using patients own bone marrow that was harvested before treatment began

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Chondroma

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Slow growing benign tumor derived from cartilage cells

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Chondromalacia

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Abnormal softening of cartilage

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Comminuted Fracture

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Fracture in which bone is splintered or crushed

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Compression fracture

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Fracture in which bone is pressed upon self

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Costochondritis

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Inflammation of cartilage that connects a rib to sternum

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Craniostenosis

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Malformation of skull due to premature closure of cranial sutures

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Crepitation

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Grating sound heard when to ends of a broken bone move together

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Dual x-Ray absorbtiometry

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Low exposure radio graphic measurement of spine and hips to measure bone density

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Fibrous dysplasia

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Bone disorder of unknown cause that destroys normal bone structure and replaces it with fibrous (scar-like) tissue

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Hallux valgus

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Abnormal enlargement of joint at base of great toe

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Hemarthrosis

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Blood within a joint

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Hemopoietic

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Pertaining to the info of blood cells

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Internal fixation

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Fracture treatment in which pins or plates are placed directly into the bone to hold broken pieces in place

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Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

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Autoimmune disorder affecting children aged 16 years or less with symptoms including stiffness, pain, fever, fatigue

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Kyphosis

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Abnormal outward curvature of thoracic spine as viewed from side

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Laminectomy

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Surgical removal of a lamina from vertebrae

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Lordosis

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Abnormal increase in forward curvature of the lumbar spine

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Lumbago

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Pain in the lumbar region of the spine

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Malleolus

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Rounded bony projection on tibia and fibula on sides of each ankle joint

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Manubrium

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Upper portion of sternum

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Metacarpals

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Any of the 5 bones in the hand

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Metatarsals

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Form the part of the foot to which the toes attach

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Myeloma

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Type of cancer that occurs in blood making cells of red bone marrow

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Open fracture

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Fracture in which bone is broken and open wound in skin

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Orthotic

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Mechanical appliance such as leg brace or splint to control correct or compensate for impaired limb function

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Osteitis

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Inflammation of bone

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Osteoarthritis

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Type of arthritis most commonly associated w aging

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Osteochondroma

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Benign bony projection covered w cartilage

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Osteoclasis

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Surgical fracture of bone to correct a deformity

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Osteomalacia

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Abnormal softening of the bones in adults

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Osteomyelitis

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Inflammation of bone marrow and adjacent bone

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Osteonecrosis

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Death of bone tissue due to insufficient blood supply

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Osteopenia

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Thinner than average bone density

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Osteoporosis

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Marked loss of bone density and increase in bone porosity frequently associated w aging

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Osteoporotic hip fracture

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Fracture of ship weekend by osteoporosis that can occur spontaneously or as result of a fall

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Osteorrhapy

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Surgical suturing or wiring together of bones

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Paget’s disease

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Bone disorder of unknown cause characterized by excessive breakdown of bone tissue followed by abnormal bone formation

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Pathological fracture

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Occurs when a weakened bone breaks under normal strain

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Percutaneous vertebroplasty

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Treatment of osteoporosis related compression fractures by injecting bone cement to stabilize

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Periostititis

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Inflammation of periosteum shin splints

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Prosthesis

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Sub for diseased or missing body part

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Rheumatoid arthritis

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Chronic autoimmune disorder in which the synovial membranes and other body tissues are inflamed/thickened

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Rickets

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Deficiency disease in children involving defective bone growth through vitamin d deficiency

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Scoliosis

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Abnormal lateral curvature of spine

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Spina bifida

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Congenital defect that occurs during early pregnancy in which spinal canal fails to close completely around spinal cord

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Spiral fracture

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Fracture in which bone is twisted apart

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Spondylolisthesis

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Forward slipping movement of body of one of lower lumbar vertebrae of vertabra below it

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Spondyliosis

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Degenerative disorder that can cause the loss of normal spinal structure and function

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Subluxation

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Partial displacement of bone from its joint

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Synovectomy

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Surgical removal of synovial membrane from a joint

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Vertebrae

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Any bones or segments composing the spinal column

57
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Acetabulum

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Large circular cavity to form hip joint

Medical Terminology (23 decks)

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