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| Name the test/procedure: detects an antibody present in serum of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) |
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| antinuclear antibody test (ANA) |
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| Name the test/procedure: measures time it takes for erythrocytes to settle to the bottom of a test tube. |
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| erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) |
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| Name the test/procedure: serum is tested for the presence of an antibody found inpatients with rheumatoid arthritis. |
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| rheumatoid factor test (RF) |
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| Name the test/procedure: measurement of calcium level in serum. |
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| Name the test/procedure: Measurement of the enzyme creatine kinase in serum. |
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| serum creatine kinase (CK) |
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| Name the test/procedure: surgical puncture to remove fluid from the joint space. |
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| Name the test/procedure: taking x-ray images after injection of contrast material into a joint. |
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| Name the test/procedure: surgical repair or replacement of a joint. |
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| Name the test/procedure: visual examination of a joint with an arthroscope and television camera. |
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| Name the test/procedure: Low-wnergy x-ray absorption in bones of the spinal column, pelvis, and wrist is used to measure bone mass. |
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| bone density test (bone densitometry) |
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| Name the test/procedure: Uptake of a radioactive substance is measured in bone. |
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| Name the test/procedure: X-ray beam and computer provide cross-sectional and other images. |
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| Name the test/procedure: X-ray examination of cervical or lumbar intervertebral disk after injection of contrast into nucleus pulposus (interior of the disk). |
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| Name the test/procedure: Recording the strength of muscle contraction as a result of electrical stimulation. |
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| Name the test/procedure: A magnetic field creates images of soft tissue. |
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| magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) |
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| Name the test/procedure: Removal of muscle tissue for microscopic examination. |
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| Expand the abbreviation AC |
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Definition
| acromioclavicular (joint) |
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| Expand the abbreviation ACL |
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Definition
| anterior cruciate ligament of the knee |
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| Expand the abbreviation ANA |
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Definition
| antinuclear antibody-indicator of systemic lupus erythematosus |
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| Expand the abbreviation BKA |
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| Expand the abbreviation BMD |
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| Expand the abbreviation C1 to C7 |
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| Expand the abbreviation Ca |
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| Expand the abbreviation CK |
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| creatine kinase-enzyme elevated in muscle disease |
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| Expand the abbreviation CMC |
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| Expand the abbreviation CTS |
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| Expand the abbreviation DEXA or DXA |
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| dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry-a test of bone mineral density |
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| Expand the abbreviation DMARD |
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| disease-modifying antirheumatic drug |
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| Expand the abbreviation DO |
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| Expand the abbreviation DTRs |
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| Expand the abbreviation EMG |
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| Expand the abbreviation ESR (sed rate) |
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| erythrocyte sedimentation rate-indicates inflammation |
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| Expand the abbreviation HNP |
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Definition
| herniated nucleus pulposus |
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| Expand the abbreviation IM |
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| Expand the abbreviation L1 to L5 |
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| Expand the abbreviation NSAID |
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| nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug-often prescribed to treat musculoskeletal disorders |
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| Expand the abbreviation OA |
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| Expand the abbreviation ORIF |
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| open reduction (of fracture)/internal fixation |
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| Expand the abbreviation ortho |
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| Expand the abbreviation OT |
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| occupational therapy-helps patients perform activities of daily living and function in work-related situations |
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| Expand the abbreviation P |
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| Expand the abbreviation PT |
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| physical therapy-helps patients regain use of muscles and joints after injury or surgery |
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| Expand the abbreviation RA |
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| Expand the abbreviation RF |
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| Expand the abbreviation ROM |
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| Expand the abbreviation SLE |
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| systemic lupus erythematosus |
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| Expand the abbreviation T1 to T12 |
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| Expand the abbreviation TKR |
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Definition
| total knee replacement/arthroplasty |
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| Expand the abbreviation THR |
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Definition
| total hip replacement/arthroplasty |
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| Expand the abbreviation TMJ |
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| Name the term: Radioactive substance is injected and traced in dense, hard connective tissue |
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| Name the term: Chemical found in myoneural space |
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| Name the term: Test for presence of an antibody found in the serum of patients with rheumatoid arthritis |
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| Name the term: Substance necessary for proper bone development. |
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| Name the term: Visual examination of a joint |
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| Name the term: Test tells if patient has gouty arthritis. |
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| Name the term: Test tells if patient has systemic lupus erythematosus. |
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Definition
| antinuclear antibody test |
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| Name the term: Removal of soft connective tissue for microscopic examination |
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| Name the term: Process of taking x-ray pictures of a joint. |
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| Name the term: Elevated blood levels of this enzyme are found in muscular disorders. |
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