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Chapter 10-Musculoskeletal System terms
Medical Terminology Systems, Sixth Edition-Gylys and Wedding
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appendage
Definition
Any body part attached to a main structure.
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articulation
Definition
Place of union between two or more bones; also called joint.
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cancellous
Definition
Spongy or porous structure, as found at the ends of long bones
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cruciate ligaments
Definition
Ligaments that cross each other forming an X within the notch between the femoral condyles
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hematopoiesis
Definition
Production and development of blood cells, normally in the bone marrow
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ankyl/o
Definition
stiffness; bent, crooked
ankyl/osis: abnormal condition of stiffness
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arthr/o
Definition
joint
arthr/itis: inflammation of a joint
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kyph/o
Definition
humpback
kyph/osis: abnormal condition of a humpback posture
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lamin/o
Definition
lamina (part of vertebral arch)
lamin/ectomy: excision of the lamina
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lord/o
Definition
curve, swayback
lord/osis: abnormal condition of a swayback posture
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myel/o
Definition
bone marrow; spinal cord
myel/o/cyte: bone marrow cell
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ortho/o
Definition
straight
orth/o/pedist: specialist in treatment of musculoskeletal disorders
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oste/o
Definition
bone
oste/oma: tumor composed of bone
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ped/o
Definition
foot; child
ped/o/graph: instrument for recording the foot
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ped/i
Definition
foot; child
ped/i/cure: care of feet
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scoli/o
Definition
crooked, bent
scoli/osis: abnormal bending of the spine
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thorac/o
Definition
chest
thorac/o/dynia: pain in the chest
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acromi/o
Definition
acromion (projection of scapula)
acromi/al: pertaining to the acromion
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brachi/o
Definition
arm
brachi/algia: pain in the arm
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calcane/o
Definition
calcaneum (heel bone)
calcane/o/dynia: pain in the heel
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carp/o
Definition
carpus (wrist bone)
carp/o/ptosis: wrist drop
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cephal/o
Definition
head
cephal/ad: toward the head
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cervic/o
Definition
neck; cervix uteri (neck of uterus)
cervic/o/dynia: pain in the neck; also called cervical neuralgia
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clavicul/o
Definition
calvicle (collar bone)
clavicul/ar: pertaining to the clavicle
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cost/o
Definition
ribs
cost/ectomy: excision of a rib
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crani/o
Definition
cranium (skull)
crani/o/tomy: incision of the cranium
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dactyl/o
Definition
fingers; toes
dactyl/itis: inflammation of the fingers or toes
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femor/o
Definition
femur (thigh bone)
femor/al: pertaining to the femur
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fibul/o
Definition
fibula (smaller bone of the lower leg)
fibul/o/calcane/al: pertaining to the fibula and calcaneus
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humer/o
Definition
humerus (upper arm bone)
humer/o/scapul/ar: relating to the humerus and scapula
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ili/o
Definition
ilium (lateral, flaring portion of hip bone)
ili/o/pelv/ic: pertaining to the iliac area of the pelvis
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ischi/o
Definition
ischium (lower portion of hip bone)
ischi/o/dynia: pain in the ischium
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lumb/o
Definition
loins (lower back)
lumb/o/dynia: pain in lumbar region of the back; also called lumbago
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metacarp/o
Definition
metacarpus (hand bones)
metacarp/ectomy: excision of metacarpal bone(s)
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metatars/o
Definition
metatarsus (foot bones)
metatars/algia: pain in the metatarsus
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patell/o
Definition
patella (kneecap)
patell/ectomy: removal of the patella
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pelv/i
Definition
pelvis
pelv/i/metry: act of measuring the pelvis
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pelv/o
Definition
pelvis
pelv/ic: pertaining to the pelvis
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phalang/o
Definition
phalanges (bones of the fingers and toes)
phalang/ectomy: excision of the phalanges
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pod/o
Definition
foot
pod/iatry: treatment of the feet
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pub/o
Definition
pelvis bone (anterior part of pelvic bone)
pub/o/coccyg/eal: pertaining to the pubis and the coccyx
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spondyl/o
Definition
vertebrae (backbone)
spondyl/itis: inflammation of the vertebrae
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vertebr/o
Definition
vertebrae (backbone)
inter/vertebr/al: relating to the area between two vertebrae
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stern/o
Definition
sternum (breastbone)
stern/ad: toward the sternum
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tibi/o
Definition
tibia (larger bone of the lower leg)
tibi/o/femor/al: pertaining to the tibia and femur
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leiomy/o
Definition
smooth muscle (visceral)
leiomy/oma: tumor of smooth muscle
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muscul/o
Definition
muscle
muscul/ar: pertaining to muscles
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my/o
Definition
muscle
my/oma: tumor of muscle (tissue)
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rahbd/o
Definition
rod-shaped (striated muscle)
rhabd/oid: resembling a rod
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rhabdomy/o
Definition
rod-shaped (striated muscle)
rhabdomy/oma: tumor composed of striated muscular tissue
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chondr/o
Definition
cartilage
chondr/itis: inflammation of cartilage
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fasci/o
Definition
band, fascia (fibrous membrane supporting and separating muscles)
faci/o/plasty: surgical repair of fascia
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fibr/o
Definition
fiber, fibrous tissue
fibr/oma: tumor of fibrous tissue
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synov/o
Definition
synovial membrane, synovial fluid
synov/ectomy: removal of synovial membrane
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ten/o
Definition
tendon
ten/o/desis: surgical binding or fixation of a tendon
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tend/o
Definition
tendon
tend/o/plasty: surgical repair of a tendon
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tendin/o
Definition
tendon
tendin/itis: inflammation of a tendon
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-asthenia
Definition
weakness, debility
my/asthenia: weakness of a muscle (and abnormal fatigue)
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-blast
Definition
embryonic cell
my/o/blast: embryonic cell that develops into muscle
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-clasia
Definition
to break; surgical fracture
oste/o/clasia: surgical fracture of a bone
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-clast
Definition
to break
oste/o/clast: cell that breaks down bone
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-desis
Definition
binding, fixation (of a bone or joint)
arthr/o/desis: binding together of a joint
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-malacia
Definition
softening
chondr/o/malacia: softening of cartilage
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-physis
Definition
growth
epi/physis: growth upon (the end of a long bone)
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-porosis
Definition
porous
oste/o/porosis: porous bone
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-scopy
Definition
visual examination
arthr/o/scopy: visual examination of a joint
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a-
Definition
without, not
a/trophy: without nourishment
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dys-
Definition
bad; painful; difficult
dys/trophy: disorder caused by defective nutrition or metabolism
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sub-
Definition
under, below
sub/patell/ar: pertaining to below the patella
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supra-
Definition
above; excessive; superior
supra/cost/al: pertaining to above the ribs
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syn-
Definition
union, together, joined
syn/dactyl/ism: condition of joined fingers or toes
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ankylosis
Definition
Stiffening and immobility of a joint as a result of a disease, trauma, surgery, or abnormal fusion
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carpal tunnel syndrome
Definition
Painful condition resulting from compression of the median nerve within the carpal tunnel (wrist canal through which the flexor tendons and the median nerve pass)
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claudication
Definition
Lameness, limping
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contracture
Definition
Fibrosis of connective tissue in the skin, fascia, muscle or joint capsule that prevents normal mobility of the related tissue or joint
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crepitation
Definition
Dry, grating sound or sensation caused by bone ends rubbing together, indicating a fracture or joint destruction
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electromyography
Definition
Use of electrical stimulation to record the strength of muscle constraction
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exacerbation
Definition
Increase in severity of a disease or any of its symptoms
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ganglion cyst
Definition
Tumor of tendon sheath of joint capsule, commonly found in the wrist
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hemarthrosis
Definition
Effusion of blood into a joint cavity
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hypotonia
Definition
Loss of muscular tone or a diminished resistance to passive stretching
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multiple myeloma
Definition
Primary malignant tumor that infiltrates the bone and red bone marrow
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osteophyte
Definition
Bony outgrowth that occasionally develops on the vertebra and may exert pressure on the spinal cord also called bone spur
Term
phantom limb
Definition
Perceived sensation, following amputation of a limb, that the limb still exists
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prosthesis
Definition
Replacement of a missing part by an artificial substitute, such as an artificial extremity
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rickets
Definition
Form of ostesomalacia in children caused by vitamin D deficiency; also called rachitis
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sequestrum
Definition
Fragment of necrosed bone that has become separated from surrounding tissue
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spondylolisthesis
Definition
Any slipping (subluxation) of a vertebra from its normal position in relationship to the one beneath it
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spondylosis
Definition
Degeneration of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar vertebrae and related tissues
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sprain
Definition
Tearing of ligament tissue that may be slight, moderate, or complete
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strain
Definition
To exert physical force in a manner that may result in injury, usually muscular
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subluxation
Definition
Partial or incomplete dislocation
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talipes equinovarus
Definition
Congenital deformity of one or both feet in which the foot is pulled downward and laterally to the side; also called clubfoot
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arthrography
Definition
Series of radiographs taken after injection of contrast material into a joint cavity, especially the knee or shoulder, to outline the contour of the joint
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bone density tests
Definition
Radiographic procedures that use low-energy x-ray absorption to measure bone mineral density (BMD)
Term
computed tomography (CT)
Definition
Imaging technique that uses an x-ray beam and a computer to make a series of cross-sectional images of a body part, which together make up a three-dimensional view of the area scanned; formerly called computerized axial tomography (CAT)
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discography
Definition
Radiological examination of the intervertebral disk structures by injecting a contrast medium
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lumbosacral spinal radiography
Definition
Radiography of the five lumbar vertebrae and the fused sacral vertebrae, including anteroposterior, lateral, and oblique views of the lower spine
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myelography
Definition
Radiography of the spinal cord after injection of a contrast medium to indentify and study spinal distortions caused by tumors, cysts, herniated intervertebral disks, or other lesions
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scintigraphy
Definition
Nuclear medicine procedure that visulaizes various tissues and organs after administration of a radionuclide
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bone (procedure)
Definition
Scintigraphy procedure in which radionuclide is injected intravenously and taken up into the bone
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reduction (procedure)
Definition
Procedure that restores a bone to its normal position
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closed reduction (procedure)
Definition
Reduction procedure where fractured bones are realigned by manipulation rather than surgery
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open reduction (procedure)
Definition
Reduction procedure that treats bone fractures by placing the bones in their proper position during surgery
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casting (procedure)
Definition
Application of a solid, stiff dressing formed with plaster of Paris or other material to a body part to immobilize it during the healing process
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splinting (procedure)
Definition
Application of an orthopedic device to an injured body part for immobilization, stabilization, and protection during the healing process
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amputation (surgical)
Definition
Partial or complete removal of an extremity dur to trauma or circulatory disease
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traction (procedure)
Definition
Use of weights and pulleys to align or immobilize a fracture and facilitate the healing process
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arthrocentesis (surgical)
Definition
Puncture of a joint space using a needle to remove accumulated fluid
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arthroclasia (surgical)
Definition
Surgical breaking or an ankylosed joint to provide movement
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arthroscopy
Definition
Visual examination of the interior of a joint and its structures using a thin, flexible fiberoptic scope called an arthroscope that contains a magnifying lens, fiberoptic light, and miniature camera that projects images on a monitor
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bone grafting
Definition
Implanting or transplanting bone tissue from another part of the body or from another person to serve as replacement for a damaged or missing bone tissue
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bursectomy
Definition
Excision of bursa (padlike sac or cavity found in connective tissue, usually in the vicinity of joints)
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laminectomy
Definition
Excision of the posterior arch or a vertebra
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revision surgery
Definition
Surgery repeated to correct problems of a previously unsuccessful surgery or to replace a worn out prosthesis
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sequestrectomy
Definition
Excision of a sequestrum (segment of necrosed bone)
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synovectomy
Definition
Excision of a synovial membrane
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total hip replacement
Definition
Surgical procedure to replace a hip joint damaged by degenerative disease, commonly arthritis
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ACL
Definition
anterior cruiciate ligament
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AE
Definition
above the elbow
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AK
Definition
above the knee
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BE
Definition
barium enema; below the elbow
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BK
Definition
below the knee
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C1, C2, and so on
Definition
first cervical vertebra, second cervical vertebra, and so on
Term
Ca
Definition
calcium; cancer
Term
CDH
Definition
congenital dislocation of the hip
Term
CTS
Definition
carpal tunnel syndrome
Term
CT
Definition
computed tomography
Term
DEXA,DXA
Definition
dual energy x-ray absorptiometry
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DJD
Definition
degenerative joint disease
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EMG
Definition
electromyography
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Fx
Definition
fracture
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MG
Definition
myasthenia gravis
Term
HD
Definition
hemodialysis; hip disarticulation; hearing distance
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HNP
Definition
herniated nuclues pulposus (herniated disk)
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HP
Definition
hemipelvectomy
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IS
Definition
intracostal space
Term
IM
Definition
intramuscular; infectious mononucleosis
Term
IV
Definition
intravenous
Term
KD
Definition
knee disacticulation
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L1, L2, and so on
Definition
first lumbar vertebra, second lumbar vertebra, and so on
Term
LS
Definition
lumbosacral spine
Term
MG
Definition
myasthenia gravis
Term
MRI
Definition
magnetic resonance imaging
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MS
Definition
musculoskeletal; multiple sclerosis; mental status; mitral stenosis
Term
NSAIDs
Definition
nonteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Term
ORTH, ortho
Definition
orthopedics
Term
P
Definition
phosphorus; pulse
Term
PCL
Definition
posterior cruciate ligament
Term
RA
Definition
rheumatoid arthritis; right atrium
Term
RF
Definition
rheumatoid factor; radio frequency
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ROM
Definition
range of motion
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SD
Definition
shoulder disarticulation
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THA
Definition
total hip arthroplasty
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THR
Definition
total hip replacement
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TKA
Definition
total knee arthroplasty
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TKR
Definition
total knee replacement
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TRAM
Definition
transverse rectus abdominis muscle
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