Musculoskeletal System - Assessment terms Flashcards
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osteosarcoma
A
cancerous tumor arising out of bone cells
2
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osteogenesis imperfecta
A
brittle bone disease, a genetic disease in which the bones do not develop correctly
3
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osteopenia
A
reduction of bone density
4
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osteoporosis
A
loss of bone density
5
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spinal stenosis
A
abnormal narrowing of the spinal column
6
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arthritis
A
inflammation of a joint
7
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osteoarthritis
A
inflammation of the bone and joint
8
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rheumatoid arthritis
A
inflammation of the joint due to an autoimmune disease
9
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subluxation
A
partial dislocation of a joint
10
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muscular dystrophy
A
a group of genetic diseases that cause progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass
11
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tendinitis, tendonitis
A
inflammation of a tendon
12
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necrotizing fasciitis
A
inflammation of fascia causing the death tissue
