Medical Terminology Vocab-Chapter 3 Flashcards
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Acetabulum
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The large circular cavity in each side of the pelvis that articulates with the head of the femur to form the hip joint(hip socket)
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Allogenic
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Originating within another
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Ankylosing Spondylitis
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A form of rheumatoid arthritis that primarily causes inflammation of the joints between the vertebrae
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Arthrodesis
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The surgical fusion of two bones to stiffen a joint
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Arthrolysis
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The surgical loosening of an ankylosed joint
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Arthroscopy
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The visual examination of the internal structure of a joint
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Autologous
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Originating within the individual
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Avascular Necrosis
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An area of bone tissue death caused by insufficient blood flow
9
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Chondromalacia
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The abnormal softening of cartilage
