Skeletal Pathology Terms Flashcards

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chrondomalacia

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abnormal softening of the cartilage

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osteomalacia

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abnormal softening of the bone

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bursitis

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inflammation of the bursa

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costochondritis

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inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the sternum

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osteomyelitis

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inflammation of the bone and bone marrow

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arhtritis

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inflammation of the joint

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sponylosis

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spinal arthritis - abnormal condition of vertebrae

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osteoarthritis

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inflammation of bone and joints; this is the common arthritis, old age and wear and tear type

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kyphosis

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abnormal increase in the outward curvature of the thoracic spine when viewed laterally; hunchback

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lordosis

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abnormal increase in the forward curvature of the lumbar spine; swayback

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scoliosis

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abnormal lateral curvature of the spine; usually at least 2 curves

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ankylosis

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the loss or absence of mobility in a joint due to disease, injury, or surgical procedure

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chonrdroma

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a slow-growing benign tumor of cartilage

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myeloma

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type of cancer that occurs in blood-making cells found in the red bone marrow

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osteochondroma

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benign boney projection covered with cartilage

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osteoporosis

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marked loss of bone density and increase in bone porosity, associated with aging

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osteopenia

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thinner-than-average bone density