Words Of Week 8 Flashcards
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Contusion
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Soft tissue injury caused by seepage of blood into the tissue; bruise
1
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Contraction
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Shortening or tightening of a muscle
2
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Convulsion
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Involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation.
3
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Cranial
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Pertaining to the head
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Counterirritant
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An agent that produces mild inflammation and acts in turn as an analgesic when applied locally to skin
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Cryotherapy
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Rehabilitative treatments involving the use of cold to reduce/ decrease blood circulation in order to reduce pain, muscle spasms, inflammation and edema.
