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tenosynovitis
Definition
inflamation of the tendon and synovial membrane of the joint 
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strain
Definition
tear of fibers within a muscle
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chiropractor
Definition
practitioner of therapy centered on manipulation of bones
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mye/o
Definition
combining form that means bone marrow
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know the correct spelling for fibromyalgia
Definition
FIBROMYALGIA
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electromyography
Definition
instrument electrically stimulates the muscle,and the resulting muscle contration is recorded and analyzed
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arthritis
Definition

arthritis is causes wear by the and tear that occurs with age

inflamation of the joints

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arthrocentesis
Definition
surgical puncture of ta joint to withdraw fluids from the synovial cavity
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need to know the  spelling of osteoporosis
Definition
OSTEOPOROSIS
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spondylosyndesis
Definition
med term for surgical fixation to connect vertebrae
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combining form that means joint
Definition
articul/o
Term
tear of fibers within a ligament
Definition
sprain
Term
suffix for the term osteoclasis
Definition
to break apart
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myel/o means
Definition
bone marrow
Term

correct spelling for

bradykinesia

Definition
BRADYKINESIA
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myalgia
Definition
muscle pain
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laminectomy
Definition
surgical excision of a vertebrae as part of treatment for herniated disk
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osteopathy
Definition
medical field that emphasizes the relationship between the musculoskeletal system and overall health
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rheumatoid arthritis
Definition
arthritis caused by a autoimmune process
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desis
Definition
suffix  that means surgical fixation of fusion
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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Definition
disease causing progressive muscular weakness and deterioration
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arthroplasty
Definition
surgical repair of a joint
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carpal tunnel syndrome
Definition
inflammation of the wrist causes pressure against the median nerve
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tenorrhaphy
Definition
suturing a tendon to repair a tear
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osteoporosis
Definition
abnormal loss of bone density
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comminuted
Definition
type of fracture characterized by fragmentation of the bone
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arthroplasty
Definition
hip replacement
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lordosis
Definition
excessive anterior curve of the lumber spine
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orth/o
Definition

combining form for

straight

Term
gout
Definition
disorder affects the big toe with pain caused by uric acid crystals
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scoli/o
Definition
combining form that means curved
Term

spelling for

rheumatoid arthritis

Definition

RHEUMATOID

ARTHRITIS

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internal fixation
Definition
using pins, screws, or plates to stabilize the aligment of broken bone fragments
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