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chrondr/i
gristle, cartilage
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umbilico
navel, umbilicus
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superior
toward the head or upper part of the body
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inferior
away from the head or toward the lower part of the body
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anterior
toward the front or belly side
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posterior
toward the back
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medial
toward the midline
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superficial
external, toward the body surface
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deep
internal, inward from
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proximal
toward the origin of attachment to the trunk
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distal
away from the origin of attachment to the trunk
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acute
disease that id short duration
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chronic
disease that is long duration
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infection
disease caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites or protozoans
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follicul/o
little follicle
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integumetary system
skin, protection, regulation, sensation
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abrasion
superficial scrape
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abscess
elevation of skin containing cavity, sign of infection
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superation
purulence
pyogenisis
the production of pus
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cellulite
uneven surface of the skin, sign of subcutaneous fat deposition
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cyanosis
skin turning bluish, a sign of cadiovascular disturbance
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cyst
closed sack on surface of skin filled with semi solid material or fluid
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edema
fluid accumulation, a sign of infection or injury
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erythema
redness of the skin
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fissure
a narrow break or slit in the skin
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furuncle
local swelling associated with a hair follicle
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induration
a local hard area, a sign of excessive collagen or calcium
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jaundice
yellowing of the skin and eyes, a sign of liver or gallbladder disease
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keloid
overgrowth of scar tissue
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laceration
a tear or cut with irregular surface
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macule
discolored flat spot on the skin
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nevus
pigmented spot; mole, sign of being a tumor
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pallor
abnormal pale skin
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papule
small solid elevation on the skin
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petechia
ruptured blood vessel on the surface of the skin, a sign of circulatory disease
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purpura
purple red skin discoloration, result of a broken blood vessel
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pustule
elevated area of skin filled with pus
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ulcer
an erosion through the skin or mucus membrane
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ducubitus
ulcer caused by lack of movement for an extended time
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uraticaria
a common skin reaction of small fluid filled skin elevations (hives)
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verruca
small elevation of the epidermis that is filled with fluid
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wheal
a temporary itchy elevation of the skin, often with a white center and red perimeter
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acne
bacterial infection of sebaceous glands and ducts
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actinic keratosis
skin lesions resulting from overgrowth of the epidermis resulting in a scaly surface, precancerous condition caused by sun exposure
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albanism
genetic condition of reduction of the pigment melanin in the skin
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burn
injury caused by fire, electricity, chemicals, or sunlight
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carbuncle
infection caused by a cluster of boils
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carcinoma
cancerous tumor
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cellulitis
inflammation of connective tissue in the dermis
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dermititis
generalized inflammation of the skin
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ecchymosis
leaking blood vessels producing purpura
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herpes
skin eruption producing clusters of deep blisters
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hidradenitis
inflammation of sweat glands causing excessive perspiration
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impetigo
contagious skin infection similar to herpes caused by bacteria
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kaposis sarcoma
skin cancer in the connective tissue of the dermis, brown or purple patches on skin
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leukoderma
reduced activity of pigment producing cells with age
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melanoma
skin cancer arisen from melanocytes
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onychocryptosis
nail becomes buried in skin; ingrown nail
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onychomalacia
abnormally soft nail
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onychomycosis
fungal infection of the nail
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psoriasis
red lesions covered with silvery epidermal scales
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scabies
skin eruption caused by the female itch mite burrowing into the skin
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scleroderma
abnormal thickening or hardening of the skin
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systemic lupus erythematosus
(SLE) chronic progressing disease of connective tissue
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tinea
fungal infection of the skin; ringworm
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corporis
ringworm on general body
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trichomycosis
fungal infection of the hair
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xeroderma
dry skin caused by hyposecrection of oil glands
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biopsy
minor surgery involving removal of tissue for evaluation
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debridement
excision of foreign matter and unwanted tissue from a wound
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dermabrasion
cosmetic surgery in which abrasives are used to remove unwanted scars
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dermatoautoplasty
using a patients own skin graft to improve healing
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dermatome
instrument used to cut skin slices for dermatoautoplasty
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dermatoplasty
general term for surgical procedure of the skin
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emollient
chemical agent that softens or smooths skin
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rhytidectomy
the surgical repair of skin wrinkles
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SLE
systemic lupus erythematosus
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SqCCa
squamous call carcinoma
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TBSA
total body surface area
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burs/o
purse or sac, bursa
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condyl/o
knuckle of joint
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ili/o
flank, hip, groin, ilium of pelvis
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ischi/o
haunch, hip joint, ischium
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synov/o, synovi/o
synovial
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ten/o, tendon/o
stretch, tendon
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orthopedics
branch of medicine focusing on skeletal and muscular systems
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tax/o
reaction to a stimulus
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arthralgia
condition of pain
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ataxia
inability to coordinate muscles during voluntary movement
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atrophy
reduction in muscle size
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bradykinesia
abnormally slow movement
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decalcification
abnormal reduction of calcium in bone
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dyskinesia
difficulty in movement
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dystrophy
general tern for deformity arising during development
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hypertrophy
excessive muscle growth or development
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myalgia
condition of muscle pain
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achrondoplasia
a disease that causes dwarfism
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ankylosis
joints are abnormally stiff and movement is difficult
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arthritis
inlfammation and degeneration of a joint
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artheochonditis
inflammation of articular cartilage within synovial joints resulting in joint pain during movement
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bunion
abnormal enlargement of the joint at the base of the big toe
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bursitis
the inflammation of a bursa
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bursolith
calcium deposit within a bursa of the foot
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carpal tunnel syndrome
inflammation of the wrist that causes pressure against the median nerve resulting in pain and restricted movement
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carpoptosis
weakness of the wrist resulting in difficulty supporting the hand
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cramps
prolonged involuntary contractions causing pain
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degenerative joint disease
DJD general term describing a disease of the joints in which cartilage undergoes degeneration
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Duchenne muscular dystrophy
DMD skeletal muscle degeneration resulting in progressing muscle weakness and degeneration
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epicondylitis
inflammation of the epiconyles- small bony elevations on humerus near the eldow
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fibromyalgia
widespread pain of musculoskeletal structures of the limbs face and trunk
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gout
sharp pain in the joints of the toes
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herniated disk
rupture of an intervertebral disk causing pressure against spinal nerves
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kyphosis
upper thoratic curve bends posteriorly
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lordosis
exaggerated anterior spinal curve in lumbar area
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scoliosis
lateral curvature of the spine in thoracic or lumbar regions
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marfan's syndrome
excessive cartilage formation at the epiphyseal plates forming abnormally long limbs and tall thin body
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meniscitis
inflammation of a meniscus resulting in pain
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meniscus
a crescent shaped band of cartilage that supports joints such as knee and shoulders
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myasthenia gravis
progressive failure of muscles to respond to nerve stimulation
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myeloma
tumor of red bone marrow
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myocele
muscle tears through the fascia causing a protrusion
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myositis
local inflammation of the muscle
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osteitis
inflammation of the bone caused by infection
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osteitis deformans
Pagets disease- deformities due to a failure of bone remodeling
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osteosarcoma
bone cancer arising from connective tissue within the bone
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osteogenesis imperfecta
an inherited disease resulting in impaired bone growth and fragile bones
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osteomalacia
softening of the bones
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osteomyelitis
inflammation of the red bone marrow
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osteoporosis
loss of bone density
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paraplegia
loss of sensation or movement of the area below the hips
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quadriplegia
loss of sensation or movement of all four limbs
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polymyositis
inflammation of many muscles caused by bacterial infection
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rickets
softening of bones due to excessive removal of calcium for other body functions
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rotator cuff injury
tear in one or more tendons and muscles of the rotator cuff
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spondylarthritis
inflammation of the joints of the vertebrae
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spain
tear of collagen fibers within a ligament
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strain
tear of muscle fibers caused by stetching a muscle beyond its normal range
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temporomandibular joint disease
TMJ- disease of the junction of the mandible and temporal bone which allows the lower jaw to move when speaking, resulting in dislocations
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tendonitis
inflammation of a tendon
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tenosynovitis
form of tendonitis that also involves inflammation of the synovial membrane
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arthrocentesis
excess fluids are withdrawn by suction through surgical puncture into the synovial cavity of the joint
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arthroclasia
surgical breaking of an abnormally stiff joint
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arthrodesis
surgical fixation of a joint
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arthrogram
the printed image of an x ray of a joint
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arthrolysis
a joint is loosened of abnormal restrictions such as calcium deposits and bursoliths
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arthroplasty
procedure to repair a joint
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arthroscopy
the process of viewing with an arthropscope. uses fiber optics, live-action photography and computer enhancement
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arthrotomy
surgical iniscion into the synovial cavity of a joint
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bursectomy
removal of a bursa from a joint
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chiropractic
field of therapy centering on manipulation of bones and joints
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chrondrectomy
surgical excision or removal of cartilage of the joint
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chrondroplasty
surgical repair of cartilage associated with a joint
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costectomy
removal of a rib
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cranioplasty
one or more bones of the cranium undergo repair during surgery
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craniotomy
surgically entering the cranial cavity
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diskectomy
surgically removing the intervertebral disk to reduce the pain of a herniated disk
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elecromyography
procedure measuring and recording the strength of a muscle contraction
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fasciotomy
surgical incision into the connective tissue sheath surrounding a muscle (fascia)
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fracture reduction
aligning the broken bones to their normal positions
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myoplasty
surgical repair of a muscle
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myorrhaphy
procedure to suture torn ends of a muscle
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nonsteroidal anti-inflammatorydrugs
NSAIDs treatment for inflammation or pain of muscle or bone
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orthotics
medical field involving the construction and fitting of orthopedic appliances to assist a patient such as lifts artificial limbs retraction devices
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ostectomy
surgical removal or excision of bone tissue
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osteoclasis
purposely breaking a bone to correct a defect
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osteopathy
medical field that emphasizes the relationship between the musculoskeletal system and overall health, body alignment, and nutrition
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osteoplasty
surgical repair of a bone
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podiatry
specialty the focuses on foot health
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tenomyoplasty
repair of both muscle and tendon
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tenorrhaphy
suturing of a tendon to close a tear
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tenotomy
incision made into a tendon
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vertebroplasty
repairing damaged or diseased vertebrae
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ACL
anterior criciate ligament (stabilizes the knee joint)
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CTS
carpal tunnel syndrome
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DJD
degenerative joint disease
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DMD
duchenne musclar dystrophy
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DO
physician specializing in osteopathy
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HND
herniated nucleus pulposus (a herniated intervertebral disk)
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NSAIDs
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
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THR
total hip replacement
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TKA
total knee arthroplasty
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TKR
total knee replacement
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TMJ
temporomandibular joint
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thoracic vertebrae
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