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Med Term Ch.6-7 PART 2
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Medical
12th Grade
02/12/2010

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Gout
Definition
condition caused by high level of uric acid in blood with inflammation of joints
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Craniotomy
Definition
incision into the skull
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Collagen
Definition
fibrous insolluble protein found in connective tissue, skin, ligaments, and cartilage
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ROOT cartil
Definition
gristle
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Acetabulum
Definition
cup-shaped socket of hipbone into which the thighbone fits
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Pedal
Definition
pertaining to the foot
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Kyphosis
Definition
humpback
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KJ
Definition
knee jerk
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Fx
Definition
fracture
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DJD
Definition
degenerative joint disease
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Ca
Definition
calcium
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CDH
Definition
congenital dislocation of the hip
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Specialized neuromusclar tissue (of heart) located within...
Definition
right atrium
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Myocardium
Definition
heart muscle
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Antagonist
Definition
muscle that counteracts the action of another muscle
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Sternocleidomasteroid
Definition
rotates and laterally flexes the neck
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Skeletal muslces AKA...
Definition
voluntary/striated
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Tendon
Definition
mean of attachment
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Tx
Definition
traction
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TMJ
Definition
temporomandibular joint
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RA
Definition
rheumatoid arthritis
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OA
Definition
Osteoarthritis
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LLC
Definition
long leg cast
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-paresis
Definition
weakness
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-rrhaphy
Definition
suture
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