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Med term 45 pt.2 Flashcards

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Osteitis deformans

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A disease of unknown cause characterized by extensive bone destruction followed by abnormal bone repair;also known as Paget’s disease

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Osteomalacia

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Abnormal softening of bones due to disease

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Orthopedist

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A specialist in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders involving the bones,joints,and muscles; also known as an orthopedist

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Laminectomy

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Surgical removal of a lamina from a vertebra

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Osteitis

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Inflammation of bone

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Synovectomy

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Surgical removal of a synovial membrane from a joint

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Pager’s

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Disease of the bone

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Periostitis

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Inflammation of the periosteum

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Rheumatologist

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A specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases characterized by inflammation of the connective tissue

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Maxillary

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Upper jaw/jawline

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Spondylitis

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Inflammation of the vertebrae

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Lumbago

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Pain of the lumbar region; also known as low back pain

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Rheumatoid arthritis

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Autoimmune disorder,synovial membranes are inflamed and thickened

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Percutaneous diskectomy

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Performed through the skin of the back, surgical removal of intervertebral disk

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Vertebral

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Relating to the vertebrae or spinal column

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Orthotics

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A special shoe or heel insert a doctor prescribes that are made specifically for you to treat your foot, leg, or back problems

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Synovitis

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Inflammation of the synovial membrane that results in swelling and pain

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Lordosis

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Abnormal increase in the forward curvature of the lower or lumbar spine;also known as swayback

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Kyphosis

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Abnormal increase in the outward curvature of the thoracic spine as viewed from the side; also known as humpback or dowagers hump

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Osteoplasty

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Surgical repair of bones

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Osteoarthritis

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Form of arthritis commonly associated with aging; also known as wear and tear arthritis

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Luxation

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Dislocation or displacement of a bone from its joint

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Ostectomy

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Surgical removal of bone

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Scoliosis

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Abnormal lateral curvature of the spine

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Patella

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Kneecap, front of knee joint

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Osteomyelitis

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Inflammation of the bone and bone marrow

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Osteochondroma

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Benign bone tumors that occur as growths on the surface of a bone that protrude as hard lumps covered with a cap of cartilage

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Spondylolisthesis

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Forward movement of the body of one of the lower lumbar vertebra on the vertebra below it or on the sacrum

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Periosteum

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A fibrous membrane that covers most bones providing them with blood vessels, nerves, and a sense of feeling

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Myeloma

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A malignant tumor composed of cells derived from hemopoietic tissues of the bone marrow

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Osteoclasis

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Surgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity

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Osteotomy

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Surgical incision or sectioning of a bone

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Podiatrist

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A specialist in diagnosing, treating, and correcting disorders of the feet

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Spondylosis

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Any degenerative condition of the vertebrae

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Popliteal

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Posterior surface of the knee and is used to describe the space,ligaments,vessels, and muscles in this area

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Osteoporosis

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Loss of bone density and an increase in bone porosity frequently associated with aging

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Osteonecrosis

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Death of bone tissue caused by insufficient blood supply, infection, malignancy or trauma

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Vertebrae

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Functions of the spinal column are to support the head and body to protect the spinal cord

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Osteorrhaphy

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Suturing or wiring together of bones

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Periosteotomy

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Surgical incision through the periosteum

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Talipes

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Congenital deformity in which the foot may be turned outward or inward; also known as clubfoot

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Subluxation

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Partial displacement of a bone from its joint

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Spina bifida

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A congenital defect in which the spinal canal fails to close around the spinal cord

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Rickets

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Bone disorder caused by calcium and vitamin D deficiencies in early childhood

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Sacroiliac

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Slightly movable articulation between the sacrum and ilium

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