Medical Terminology Week 5 Flashcards
1
Q
-Oma
A
Tumor
2
Q
My/o
A
Muscle
3
Q
Chondr/o
A
Cartilage
4
Q
Anthr/o
A
Joint
5
Q
Circum
A
Round, around
6
Q
-itis
A
Inflammation
7
Q
Ambulatory
A
Ability to walk
8
Q
Atrophy
A
The degeneration or wasting away of tissue
9
Q
Bursitis
A
Painful swelling of the bursa that is located in the joint
10
Q
Chondroma
A
Noncancerous tumor made of cartilage
11
Q
Hypertrophy
A
Increase and growth of muscle cells
12
Q
Lumbar
A
Lower back area located between lowest ribs and pelvis
13
Q
Myalgia
A
Muscle pain
14
Q
Myositis
A
Inflammation of the muscle characterized by pain, tenderness, and occasional spasm
15
Q
Myotonia
A
Temporary muscle spasm
