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acromi/o

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acromion (projection of the scapula)

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ankyl/o

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stiffness

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arthr/o

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Joint

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brachi/o

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arm

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carp/o

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carpus (wrist bone

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cephal/o

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head

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humer/o

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humerus (upper arm bone)

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ischi/o

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ischium (lower part of the hip)

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acromial

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(acromi/al) pertaining to the acromium (from the Greek words akron = extremity, tip + omos = shoulder)

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ankylosis

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(ankyl/osis) pathological condition of stiffness, a bent and stiff joint (from the Greek word agkylos = bent)

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arthritis

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(arthr/itis) inflammation of the joint (from the Greek word arthron = joint)

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brachialgia

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(brachi/algia) pain in the arm (from the Latin word brachium = arm)

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carpoptosis

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(carp/o/ptosis) wrist drop (from the Greek words karpos = wrist + ptosis = a falling)

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cephalomegaly

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(cephal/o/megaly) enlargement of the head (from the Greek words kephale = head and megale = large)

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humeroulnar

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(humer/o/ulnar) relating to both the humerus and the ulna (from the Latin words humerus = upper arm or shoulder + ulna = elbow)

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ischiofemoral

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(ischi/o/femoral) relating to the ischium and the femur (from the Greek word ischion = the socket of the hip joint + the Latin word femur = thigh)

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Torso

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Clavicle, Manubrium, capula, Sternum, Ribs, Pelvic girdle

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Arm

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Humerus
Ulna
Radius

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Hand

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Carpals
Metacarpals

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Spinal Column

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Sacrum Coccyx
Lumbar Vertebrae
Thoracic Vertebrae Cervical Vertebrae

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Skull

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Cranium
Mandible

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oste/o, os/I, oss/I

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Bone

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crani/o

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skull

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24
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from Latin nasalis = from
nasus = nose

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nasal

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from the Latin word mala = cheek bone, jaw

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malar

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from the Latin word maxilla, the diminutive of mala

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maxilla

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from the Latin mandibula = the lower jaw

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mandible

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from the Greek letter upsilon = u and eidos = like, since the bone is u

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hyoid

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spondyl/o, rachi/o, vertebr/o

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vertebra

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sacr/o

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sacrum

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coccyg/o, coccyg/e

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coccyx

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32
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cleid/o (clid/o), clavicul/o

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clavicle

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scapul/o

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scapula

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stern/o

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sternum

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cost/o

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ribs

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sacr/o, ischi/o, ili/o, pub/o

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pelvis

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upper arm bone

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humerus

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short arm bone

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radius

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39
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forearm bone

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ulna

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wrist

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carpus

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41
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fingers/toes

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phalanges

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42
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thigh bone

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femur

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43
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knee cap

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patella

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44
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larger lower leg bone

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tibia

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45
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smaller lower leg bone

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fibula

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46
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ankle bone

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tarsus

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47
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joints

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articul/o, arthr/o

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48
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cartilage

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chondr/o

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49
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bursa

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burs/o

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ligaments

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ligament/o

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muscles

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my/o, muscul/o

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tendons

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tend/o, tendin/o

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53
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fascia

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fasci/o

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54
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8 bones of the cranium

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  1. frontal
  2. sphenoid
  3. ethmoid
  4. lacrimal
  5. nasal
  6. zygomatic
  7. parietal
  8. occipital
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ossicle

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any small bone

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56
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ossiferous

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Composed of or forming bone or bony tissue (from the Latin verb ferre – to carry, bear, or produce)

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osteoplasty

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Surgical repair of a bone

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58
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osteorrhaphy

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Suturing or wiring of bone (fragments) –from the Greek word rhaphe = a seam or suture

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osteostixis

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Therapeutic puncture of a bone

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60
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osteotomy

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The operation for cutting through a bone

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61
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osteomyelitis

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Inflammation of bone (marrow) from the Greek word muelos = “bone marrow”

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osteosarcoma

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Malignant tumor of the bone, from the Greek word sarx meaning flesh, and –oma a suffix meaning tumor.

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osteoma

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A tumor of bone tissue, from the Greek words osteon = bone + -oma a suffix meaning tumor

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osteopathy

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Any bone disease, from Greek pathos meaning disease

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ostitis

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Inflammation of the bone

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66
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osteosclerosis

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Hardening of a bone from the Greek words osteon + skleros meaning hard

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osteoporosis

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Increased porosity of bone

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68
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osteoarthritis

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Chronic disease involving the joints

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69
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rachigraph

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Device to outline the curves of the spine

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rachiometer

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Device to measure spinal curvature

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rachiotome

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Instrument for cutting the vertebrae

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72
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spondylotherapy

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Spinal therapy

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73
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spondylotomy

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Surgical opening or cutting of vertebral canal. Rachitomy.

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74
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spondylalgia

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Painful condition of a vertebra

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75
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spondylitis

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Inflammation of one or more vertebrae

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spondylosis

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Breaking down of a vertebral structure

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spondylopathy

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Any disorder of a vertebra

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78
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rachialgia

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Pain in the spine

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79
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rachitis

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Inflammation of the spine

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80
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rachioplegia

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Paralysis of the spine (from G. plege – paralysis)

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rachioscoliosis

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Curvature of the spine (from G. skoliosis – bending), aka scoliosis

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rachiotomy

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Surgical cutting of the spinal cord (also called laminotomy)

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83
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arthrectomy

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The excision of a joint

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84
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arthroclasia

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The artificial breaking of a fixed joint to provide movement (from the Greek word klasis meaning breaking)

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arthrolysis

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The operation of restoring movement to a fixed (or anyloid (anylo/o – “bent”) joint

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86
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arthrostomy

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Formation of a temporary opening in a joint for drainage purposes

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87
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arthrotomy

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Cutting into a joint

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arthroplasty

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The surgical reconstruction or replacement of a painful or deteriorated joint

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89
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arthroscopy

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The examination of the interior of a joint, performed by inserting an endoscope through a small incision

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arthragra

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Acute pain in the joints (from Greek agra –seizure)

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arthralgia

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Pain in a joint

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arthritis

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Inflammation of a joint

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93
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arthredema

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Swelling of a joint

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arthrocele

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Hernia of the synovial membrane (site of lubricating fluid for a joint)

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arthrogryposis

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Persistent contracture (stiffness or inability to move) of a joint - from Greek word grupos = curved

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arthropathy

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any joint disease

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97
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chondrocostal

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Pertaining to the ribs and the costal cartilages

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chondrogenesis

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The development of cartilage

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99
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chondrogenesis

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The development of cartilage

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100
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chondroid

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Resembling cartilage

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101
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chondroplasia

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The formation of cartilage

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102
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chondrectomy

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Excision of cartilage

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103
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chondroplasty

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Surgical repair of cartilage

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104
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chondrotomy

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The surgical procedure for dividing cartilage

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chondralgia

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Pain in and around cartilage

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106
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chondromalacia

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Softness of any cartilage

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107
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chondroporosis

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Porous condition of cartilage

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108
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chondroma

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A cartilaginous tumor

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109
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chondritis

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Any inflammatory condition affecting cartilage

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110
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myoid

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Resembling a muscle

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111
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myokinesis

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Muscle movements (from the Greek word kinesis = movement)

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myitis

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Inflammation of a muscle

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113
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myocarditis

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Inflammation of the myocardium

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114
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myocele

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Muscle herniation

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115
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myocardiopathy

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Any disease of the myocardium causing enlargement

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116
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myoclonia

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intermittent muscle spasm (from the Greek word klonos = twitching)

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myocolpitis

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inflammation of the vaginal muscles

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118
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myodiastasis

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(from G. diastasis – separation) an abnormal condition in which there is separation of the muscle bundles

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119
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myoma

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a common benign fibroid tumor of the uterine muscle

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120
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myograph

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Device to trace movements caused by muscle contraction

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121
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myoplasty

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Surgical repair of muscle

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122
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myorrhaphy

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Suturing of a wound in a muscle

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myotenotomy

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The surgical division of the whole or part a muscle by cutting through its main tendon

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124
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myotomy

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The dissection or cutting of a muscle

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125
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myopathy

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An abnormal condition of skeletal muscle characterized by muscle weakness, wasting, and histologic changes within muscle tissue

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myorrhexis

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rupture of a muscle (from the Greek words mys + rhexis = rupture)

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127
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Vertebrae

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Cervical Vertebrae
Thoracic Vertebrae
Lumbar Vertebrae
Sacrum
Coccygeal Vertebrae
Cervical Curve
Thoracic Curve
Lumbar Curve
Sacral Curve

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128
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abduction

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Lateral movement of the limbs away from the median plane of the body, or lateral bending of the head or trunk.

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adduction

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Movement of a limb, or bending of trunk or head toward median plane of the body.

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atrophy

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Wasting due to lack of nutrition or the reduction in size of a structure after having come to fully functional maturity

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131
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bunion

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Inflammation and thickening of the bursa of the joint of the big toe

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132
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cervicobrachial

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Pertaining to the neck and the arm

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cervicovesical

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Pertaining to the cervix of the uterus and the bladder

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comminuted

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Of fractures where the bone is crushed

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contracture

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Permanent contraction of a muscle due to spasm or paralysis

136
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crepitus

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Crepitation - a grating sound heard on the movement of ends of broken bones

137
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dorsiflexion

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Movement of a part at a joint so as to bend the part toward the posterior aspect of the body. e.g. - dorsiflexion of the foot = movement of the foot backward at the ankle. Backward bending

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facia

A

A fibrous membrane covering, supporting, and separating muscles

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faciitis

A

Inflamed condition of a fascia

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flexion

A

The act of bending or condition of being bent

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ganglion

A

Cystic tumors developing on a tendon or aponeurosis (a flat fibrous sheet of connective tissue which serves to attach

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hallux

A

The big toe

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hallux valgus

A

Hammertoe. Angulation of the great toe away from midline of the body

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hypophosphatemia

A

Phosphates below normal in the blood

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hypertrophy

A

Increase in size of an organ that does not involve tumor formation

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intertrochanteric

A

Of a fracture located between the two trochanters of the femur. (Trochanger - either of two processes below the neck of the femur)

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keratosis

A

Horny growth. Any condition of the skin characterized by the formation of horny growths

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lordosis

A

abnormal anterior convexity of the spine

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lumbosacral

A

pertaining to the lumbar vertebrae and the sacrum

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orthopedic/orthopaedic

A

concerning the branch of medical science that deals with prevention of correction of disorders involving locomotor structures of the body, especially the skeleton, joints, fascia, and muscles

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palsy, paralysis

A

temporary or permanent loss of sensation or loss of ability to control movement

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paraplegia

A

paralysis of the lower part of the body and both legs

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poliomyelitis

A

Inflammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord (from the Greek word myelos = marrow)

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Q

pronation

A

The act of lying prone or face down

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Q

prosthesis

A

Replacing of a missing part with an artificial substitute. An artificial limb or organ

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Q

quadriplegia

A

Paralysis affecting all four limbs

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reduction

A

Restoration to normal position, as a fractured bone or hernia

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rheumatoid

A

Resembling acute and chronic conditions characterized by soreness and stiffness of muscles, and pain in joints and associated structures

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Q

sacroiliac

A

Pertaining to the sacrum and ilium

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supination

A

Action lying flat on the back

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subcutaneous

A

Beneath the skin

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synovectomy

A

Excision of the synovial membrane (G. syn meaning together)

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Q

synovial

A

Pertaining to synovia, the lubricating fluid of joints. (G. syn - with, together + oon, ov - egg)

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synovitis

A

Inflammation of the synovial membrane

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syntonic

A

Pertaining to a personality marked by even temperament; normal emotional responsiveness to life situations

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tendosynovitis/tenosynovitis

A

Inflammation of a tendon sheath or the tendon itself caused by calcium deposits, repeated strain or trauma, high cholesterol levels, etc.

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Q

tendinitis

A

Inflammation of a tendon

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cranium

A

Greek kranion meaning head

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clavicle

A

Latin clavicula, diminutive form of the Latin word clavis meaning key

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Q

scapula

A

Latin noun scapulae meaning shoulder-blades

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humerus

A

Latin noun humerus meaning upper arm or shoulder

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ulna

A

from the Latin noun ulna meaning elbow, arm.

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radius

A

from the Latin word radius meaning ray, spokes of a wheel.

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Q

spinal column or vertebrae

A

from the Latin spina meaning thorn

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Q

sternum

A

derived from the Greek word sternon meaning breast or chest (male)

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Q

sacrum

A

from the the Latin word sacer meaning sacred

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Q

coccyx

A

from the Greek word kokkux = a cuckoo, since the coccyx resembled the cuckoo’s beak in shape.

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pelvis or hip bone

A

Latin pelvis meaning a basin

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tibia

A

from the Latin tibia, a flute or pipe

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Q

patella

A

Latin patella, diminutive of patera - small, round dish

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Q

fibula

A

from the Latin fibula, a broach or clasp

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Q

tarsus

A

Greek tarsos meaning a wicker basket, crate

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carpals

A

Derived from the Greek word karpos meaning wrist

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Q

metacarpals

A

The part that comes after the wrist

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Q

phalanges

A

the plural form of the Greek phalanx meaning line of battle, or the ordering of infantry

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Q

Bones in the hand

A

Distal phalanges
Intermediate phalanges
Proximal phalanges
Metacarpals
Carpals

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Q

Muscles

A

Trapezius
Deltoid
Brachioradialis
Latissimus dorsi
Biceps femoris
Semitendinosus
Semimembranosus
Gastrocnemius
Soleus
Levator scapulae
Rhomboids
Rotator cuff
Triceps brachii
Gluteus maximus
Tibialis posterior
Peroneus longus
Peroneus brevis

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Q

pharynx

A

From the Greek word pharyngx is the passageway for air from nasal cavity to larynx and for food from mouth to esophagus.

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Q

esophagus

A

From the Greek word oisophagos meaning “gullet”. The combining form for esophagus is esophag/o.

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Q

salivary glands

A

Three pairs of glands that produce salivary secretions, usually as a result of food stimuli or reflex action.

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Q

gall bladder

A

Also called the cholecyst, From the Greek words chole meaning bile and kustis meaning bladder.

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Q

liver

A

From the Greek word hepar, meaning liver. The combining from for the liver is hepat/o.

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Q

stomach

A

From the Greek word stomachos.

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duodenum

A

From Latin word duodeni meaning twelve. The combining form for duodenum is duoden/o.

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Q

pancreas

A

From the Greek words pan meaning “all” and kreas meaning “flesh“. The combining form for pancreas is pancre/o.

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Q

jejunum

A

From Latin word ieiunus meaning “empty”. The combining forms are ile/o for ileum and jejun/o for jejunum.

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ileocecal juncture

A

The ileocecal valve is located here, a muscle which prevents food from reentering the small intestines.

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Q

caecum

A

Also caecum or cecum from the Latin word caecum meaning “blindness” or “blind”.

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Q

colon

A

The colon (From the Greek word kolon) is the first part of the large intestine, beginning at the cecum. The combining form indicating the intestine is enter/o

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Q

anticholinergic

A

Impeding the actions of impulses of the fibers of the parasympathetic nerves (that stimulate the contraction of smooth muscle of the alimentary canal – the digestive tract). cholinergic – stimulated, activated or transmitted by choline (acetylcholine)

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Q

anorexia

A

loss of appetite. From the Greek words an = without, orexis = appetite.

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Q

anastomosis

A

surgical or pathological formation of a passage between any two normally distinct spaces or organs. From the Greek word stoma = opening.

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Q

antrectomy

A

excision of the walls of an antrum (from the Latin word antrum meaning cavity).

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Q

alkalosis

A

a condition characterized by and increase in the alkalinity of the body above normal levels (from the Arabic word al-qali = the marine plant qali, identified as the sea-wort was was burned to produce soda ash).

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Q

acidosis

A

a pathologic state characterized by an imbalance in the acid-base balance of the body, leading to an accumulation of acids (as in diabetes) or loss of bicarbonates (as in renal disease).

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Q

achalasia

A

Failure to relax, as in muscles not relaxing after contraction. (From the Greek words a = without + chalasis = relaxation).

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Q

borborygmus

A

a gurgling, splashing sound heard over the large intestine, caused by passage of flatus (gas). From the onomatopoeic Greek word borborygmos.

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Q

cathartic

A

an active purgative, usually causing several bowel movements (From the Greek word kathartikos – purging).

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Q

defecation

A

evacuation of the bowels (from the Latin verb defaecare = to remove dregs).

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Q

dehiscence

A

a bursting open, as an abdominal wound (from the Latin verb dehiscere = to gape).

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Q

distention

A

state of being stretched out or inflated. (from the Latin verb distendere = to stretch out).

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Q

diverticulum

A

a sac or pouch in the walls of a canal or organ.

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Q

dyspepsia

A

imperfect digestion (From the Greek words dys = bad + peptein = to digest).

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Q

dysphagia

A

inability or difficulty in swallowing (From the Greek words dys = bad + phagein – to eat).

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Q

edema

A

condition in which the body tissues contain an excessive amount of tissue fluid (from the Greek word oidema = swelling).

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Q

emesis

A

vomiting (From the Greek word emesis = a vomiting).

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Q

eructation

A

belching (from the Latin verb eructare – to belch).

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Q

flatus

A

intestinal gas (from the Latin word flatus = a blowing, a blast).

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Q

flatulence

A

excessive amount of intestinal gas.

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Q

hyperemesis

A

excessive vomiting.

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Q

hyperemia

A

congestion. An increased amount of blood flow in an organ or body part. (From the Greek words hyper = above, excessive + haima = blood).

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Q

hyperkalemia

A

excessive amount of potassium in the blood (from the Latin word kalium = potassium and From the Greek words hyper = excessive and haima = blood).

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Q

hypernitremia

A

excess of nitrogen in the blood.

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Q

hypokalemia

A

the presence of extremely low concentration of potassium ions in the circulating blood.

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Q

hyponatremia

A

decreased amount of sodium in the blood (from the Arabic word natrun = sodium carbonate).

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Q

hypocalcemia

A

abnormally low blood calcium levels.

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Q

hypochondriac

A

region part of the abdomen beneath lower ribs on both sides of the epigastrium.

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Q

inguinal hernia

A

hernia in the region of the groin (from the Latin words inguinalis = pertaining to the groin and hernia = a rupture).

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Q

intolerance

A

inability to endure or incapacity for bearing, as pain, or the effects of a drug, or other substance.

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Q

jaundice

A

a condition characterized by yellowness of skin and yellow staining of the sclerae (white of the eyes), mucous membranes, and body fluids, due to deposition of bile pigment. (from the Latin word galbinus = yellowish-green; French jaunisse – yellow).

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Q

lesion

A

an injury or wound or infected patch on the skin. (from the Latin word laesio = wound).

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Q

malaise

A

(French) discomfort, uneasiness, indisposition, often a sign of disease..

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Q

malnutrition

A

lack of necessary or proper food substances in the body or improper absorption and distribution of them.

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Q

megacolon

A

extremely dilated colon.

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Q

melena

A

evacuations resembling tar, due to actions of intestinal juices on free blood (from the Greek word melas = black).

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Q

mucosal

A

concerning any mucus membrane.

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Q

necrotic

A

relating to death of a portion of a tissue (from the Greek word nekros = death).

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Q

perirectal

A

extending around the rectum.

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Q

pruritus

A

severe itching (from the Latin verb prurire = to itch).

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Q

reflux

A

a return or backward flow (from the Latin re- = back + fluere = to flow).

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Q

pyloroplasty

A

operation to repair the pylorus.

242
Q

pyrosis

A

heartburn. A burning sensation in the epigastric and sternal region, with raising of acid liquid from the stomach (from Greek pyrosis = on fire, a burning).

243
Q

steatorrhea

A

fatty stools, as seen in pancreatic diseases (from the Greek words steatos = fatty + rhoia = a flow).

244
Q

lung

A

Anglo-Saxon. lunge
one of two cone-shaped, spongy organs of respiration contained within the pleural cavity (the pleural is a membrane that enfolds the lungs, from Greek pleura meaning side).

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Q

trachea

A

G. tracheia - rough The trachea is a cartilaginous tube from the larynx to the bronchi, also called the windpipe. Combining form trache/o

246
Q

bronchus

A

G. bronchos - windpipe one of two large branches of the trachea which provide a passageway for air moving to and from the lungs. They penetrate the lungs and terminate in the bronchioles. Combining forms: bronch/i, bronchi/o, bronchiol/o

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Q

thorax

A

G. thorax, thorakos - trunk of the body part of the body between the neck and the diaphragm. Combining form thorac/o

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Q

diaphragm

A

G. diaphragma - partition a musculo-membranous wall separating the abdomen from the thoracic cavity. It contracts with each inspiration (inhalation) and relaxes with each expiration. Combining forms: phren/o, diaphragm/o, diaphragmat/o

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analgesia

A

absence of normal sense of pain (Greek an – without + algos – pain).

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Q

antitussive

A

agent that prevents or inhibits coughing (Latin anti – against + tussis – cough).

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Q

aphonia

A

inability to produce speech sounds from the larynx (Greek phone – voice).

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Q

arthralgia

A

pain in a joint (from Greek arthron – joint).

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Q

atelectasis

A

a collapse or airless condition of the lung (from Greek ateles – imperfect + ektasis – expansion).

254
Q

bradycardia

A

slow heart action (from Greek bradys = slow).

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Q

cardiac palpitation

A

rapid, violent throbbing or fluttering of the heart.

256
Q

convulsion

A

paroxysms (sudden recurrence or intensification) of involuntary muscular contractions and relaxations.

257
Q

cyanosis

A

a bluish, slate-like discoloration of the skin due to the presence of a reduced amount of hemoglobin in the blood (from Greek kyanos = blue).

258
Q

dysphagia

A

inability or difficulty in swallowing (Greek dys = bad + phagein = to eat).

259
Q

dilate

A

expand (from Latin dilatare – to expand).

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Q

diaphoresis

A

profuse sweating (from Greek diaphoresis – a carrying through).

261
Q

emphysema

A

a condition in which the alveoli of the lungs become distended or ruptured (from Greek emphysan – to inflate).

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Q

epistaxis

A

nosebleed (from Greek stazein – to drip)

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Q

expectorate

A

to expel mucus or phlegm from the throat or lungs (Latin pectus, pectoris – breast)

264
Q

febrile

A

feverish (Latin febris – fever).

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Q

hemoptysis

A

expectoration of blood due to hemorrhage from the larynx, bronchi, trachea, or lungs (from Greek ptuein – to spit)

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Q

hepatosplenomegaly

A

enlargement of both the liver and spleen.

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Q

hyperventilation

A

hyperpnoea; increased inspiration and expiration.

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Q

hypotension

A

decrease of systolic and diastolic blood pressure below normal. Deficiency in tonus or tension.

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Q

intrathoracic

A

within the thorax

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Q

lymphadenopathy

A

disease of the lymph nodes (from Greek aden – gland).

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Q

mediastinum

A

a septum between two principal portions of an organ. The folds of the pleura and intervening space between the right and left lung.

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Q

oliguria

A

reduction in the amount of urine formed.

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Q

peritonsillar abscess

A

Quinsy. A peritonsillar abscess due to bacterial inflammation of the tonsillar area.

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Q

serosanguineous

A

containing or of the nature of serum and blood (Latin sanguineus – bloody).

275
Q

sputum

A

substance obtained by coughing or clearing the throat (Latin sputum).

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Q

stertorous

A

pertaining to loud breathing producing a snoring sound (Latin sterto – to snore).

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Q

tachycardia

A

abnormal rapidity of heart action.

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Q

thrombus

A

a blood clot (pl. thrombi, from Greek thrombos).

279
Q

tracheotomy/tracheostomy

A

Tracheotomy – an incision made into the trachea through the neck below the larynx to access the airway below a blockage caused by a foreign body, tumor, or edema of the glottis. Tracheostomy - an opening through the neck into the trachea through which an

280
Q

vasoconstriction

A

causing constriction of the blood vessels.

281
Q

aneurysm

A

A localized abnormal dilation of a blood vessel (from the Greek word aneurusma = a widening).

282
Q

angiography

A

Radiographic imaging of the heart and blood vessels after intravenous injection of a radiopaque diagnostic solution.

283
Q

angioplasty

A

Procedure that modifies a blood vessel through surgery or dilation.

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Q

anticoagulant

A

An agent that delays or prevents blood coagulation.

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Q

antiarrhythmics

A

An agent that corrects, prevents, or reduces cardiac arrhythmias.

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Q

aortography

A

A radiological examination of the aorta after the injection of a contrast medium.

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Q

aplastic

A

Pertaining to aplasia; having deficient or arrested development (from the Greek word plastikos = shaped).

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Q

apical

A

Pertaining to the apex (tip or summit).

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Q

arrhythmia

A

The inability of the heart to maintain its normal beat.

290
Q

arteriogram

A

Radiographic image of an artery after injection of a contrast medium.

291
Q

atherosclerosis

A

A form of arteriosclerosis characterized by irregularly distributed lipid deposits (atheromas) within or beneath intimal surfaces of blood vessels. (from the Greek word athere = porridge – an atheroma is a fatty degeneration or thickening of the wall of

292
Q

atrial fibrillation

A

Irregular and rapid contractions of the atria working independently of the ventricles.

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Q

atrial flutter

A

Condition in which contractions of the atrium become extremely rapid (200-400 beats per minute) with regular rhythm.

294
Q

cardiac arrest

A

cessation of the heart

295
Q

coarctation

A

The narrowing of a blood vessel, in particular the aorta.

296
Q

comatose

A

In a condition of a coma, an abnormal deep stupor, where the patient cannot be aroused by external stimuli (from the Greek word koma - deep sleep).

297
Q

deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

A

The formation of a blood clot in the deep veins of the body.

298
Q

diaphoretic

A

An agent that increases perspiration

299
Q

dyspnea

A

Need for air resulting in difficult or labored breathing

300
Q

ectopic beats

A

In cardiography this term indicates a heartbeat that originates in some abnormal focus and not in the sinoatrial node (from Greek words ek- = out of and topos = place).

301
Q

embolus

A

A mass of undissolved matter (air, gas, thrombus, etc.) circulating in the blood or lymphatic vessels until it becomes lodged (from the Greek word embolos = wedge or plug).

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Q

erythrocyte

A

A red blood cell (from the Greek word erythros = red and kytos = cell.

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Q

erythropoiesis

A

The formation of red blood cells (from Greek poiesis - making).

304
Q

fibrillation

A

Very rapid contractions or quivering of muscle fibrils.

305
Q

hemoglobinolysis

A

Dissolution of hemoglobin, the iron containing pigment of red blood cells.

306
Q

hemolytic

A

Pertaining to the breaking down of red blood cells.

307
Q

hemoptysis

A

Expectoration of blood (from the Greek word ptuein = to spit).

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Q

hepatomegaly

A

Enlargement of the liver.

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Q

hemostat

A

Device or medicine which arrests the flow of blood (from Greek word statikos = standing).

310
Q

holosystolic

A

Relating to the entire systole, the period of the heart’s contraction (from the Greek holos = whole).

311
Q

hyperlipidemia

A

Excessive amounts of lipids (e.g., cholesterol, triglycerides, etc.) in the blood.

312
Q

hypertension (HTN)

A

A disorder characterized by persistently elevated blood pressure.

313
Q

hypokinesia

A

Decreased motor reaction to stimulus (from Greek kinesis - motion).

314
Q

hypoprothrombinemia

A

A deficiency of prothrombin, a blood clotting factor, in the blood.

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Q

infarct

A

Any area of tissue that becomes necrotic as a result of being cut off from the blood supply.

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Q

intramuscular

A

within a muscle

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Q

intravenous

A

within a vein

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Q

ischemia

A

Transient or localized deficiency of blood supply due to some circulatory obstruction (from the Greek verb ischein = to hold back).

319
Q

leukocyte

A

White blood cell (from the Greek word leukos = white).

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Q

leukopenia

A

Abnormal decrease in white blood cells (from the Greek word penia = poverty).

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Q

lymphedema

A

Edema due to obstruction swelling of the lymphatic vessels (from the Greek word oidema = swelling).

322
Q

lymphadenitis

A

Inflammation of a lymphatic gland (from Greek aden = gland).

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Q

lymphoma

A

A general term for growth of new tissue in the lymphatic system (from Greek -oma = tumor).

324
Q

megaloblastic anemia

A

Anemia -(a condition in which there is a reduced number of circulating red corpuscles or hemoglobin) in which megaloblasts (large nucleated red blood corpuscles) are found (from Greek word blastos = germ).

325
Q

microcyte

A

A small erythrocyte.

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Q

mitral valve prolapse (MVP)

A

Common condition in which the two flaps of the mitral valve prolapse (bulge) into the left atrium, causing a characteristic murmur heard in auscultation.

327
Q

paroxysmal atrial tachycardia

A

Sudden and abrupt acceleration of cardiac rate, ceasing abruptly, originating in an ectopic or abnormal focus in the atria (from Greek word paroxysmos - sudden recurrence; and from the Greek word tachy = speed).

328
Q

perfusion

A

The flow of the blood or any other perfusate through the tissues.

329
Q

pulmonary embolectomy

A

Excision of a pulmonary embolism.

330
Q

purpura

A

A condition characterized by hemorrhage into the skin, and also the mucous membranes, internal organs, and other tissues. Hemorrhages into the skin initially show red and gradually darken into purple, then fading into brownish-yellow prior to finally disa

331
Q

sublingual

A

Beneath or concerning the area beneath the tongue (from the Latin word lingua = tongue).

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