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Medical Terminology Exam 2
CLT2049
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Undergraduate 4
10/10/2012

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Term
Abdomin/o
Definition
abdomen
Term
Anter/o
Definition
front
Term
Brachi/o
Definition
arm
Term
Cardi/o
Definition
heart
Term
Caud/o
Definition
tail
Term
Cephal/o
Definition
head
Term
Cervic/o
Definition
neck
Term
Chondr/i
Definition
cartilage
gristle
Term
Cran/o & Crani/o
Definition
skull
Term
Cyt/o
Definition
Cell
Term
Dist/o
Definition
distant
Term
Dors/o
Definition
back
Term
Femor/o
Definition
thigh
Term
Gastr/o
Definition
stomach
Term
Glute/o
Definition
buttock
Term
Hom/o Home/o
Definition
Same
Term
Ili/o
Definition
hip
groin
flank
Term
Infer/o
Definition
below
Term
Inguin/o
Definition
groin
Term
later/o
Definition
side
Term
Medi/o
Definition
Middle
Term
Organ/o
Definition
Tool
Term
Pelv/o
Definition
bowl
basin
Term
Physi/o
Definition
Nature
Term
Pleur/o
Definition
Rib
Term
Poster/o
Definition
back
Term
Proxim/o
Definition
near
Term
Super/o
Definition
above
Term
Thorac/o
Definition
chest
thorax
Term
Tom/o
Definition
to cut
Term
Umbilic/o
Definition
navel
Term
Ventr/o
Definition
belly
Term
Anatomy
Definition
Study of body structure
Term
Ana-
Definition
up
toward
Term
-y
Definition
Process of
Term
homeostasis
Definition
Process of maintaining internal stability
Term
Home/o
Definition
sameness
unchancing
Term
-stasis
Definition
standing still
Term
Atom
Definition
Simplest building block
Term
Molecules
Definition
Made up of atoms
Term
Organelles
Definition
Many molecules make up these
Term
Cell
Definition
The most basic form of life
Term
Tissues
Definition
Made up of many cells
Term
Organ
Definition
Created by two or more tissues
Term
System
Definition
A group of organs
Term
Cardiovascular
Definition
Transport substances to and from body cells
Term
Lymphatic
Definition
Remove unwanted substances and recycle fluid to the blood
Term
Respiratory
Definition
Exchange gases between external environment and blood
Term
Digestive
Definition
Prepare food for absorption into the bloodstream, and eliminate solid wastes from the body
Term
Urinary
Definition
Remove nitrogenous wastes and excess water and salts from the bloodstream
Term
Nervous System
Definition
control homeostasis by sensing changes in the environment, processing information and initiating body responses.
Term
Endocrine System
Definition
Control homeostasis by releasing hormones into the bloodstream, which alter body functions
Term
Musculoskeltal
Definition
Muscles produce movement of body parts; bones and joints support and protect soft body parts
Allow movement
Store minerals
Form Blood Cells
Term
Integumentary
Definition
Protect body from fluid loss, injury, and infection
Term
Anatomical Position
Definition
Palms facing forward
Feet facing front
Term
-ior
Definition
pertaining to
Term
-al
Definition
pertaining to
Term
super
Definition
above
Term
infer
Definition
below
Term
Anter
Definition
front
Term
Poster
Definition
back
Term
Medi
Definition
middle
Term
Later
Definition
side
Term
Proxim
Definition
near
Term
Dist
Definition
distant
Term
Ventr
Definition
belly
Term
Dors
Definition
back
Term
Caud
Definition
tail
Term
Frontal Plane
Definition
Aka Coronal Plane
Divides body into anterior and posterior
Term
Sagittal Plane
Definition
Divide body into left and right portions
Term
Tranverse Plane
Definition
Divides body into superior and inferior
Term
Thoracic
Definition
area of the chest
Term
-ic
Definition
Pertaining to
Term
Head Region
Definition
Face
Cranium
Term
Neck Region
Definition
Anterior neck
posterior Neck
Term
Upper Appendages
Definition
Shoulder, axilla, brachium, elbow, antebrachium, carpus, manus, digits
All the portions of the arm ^
Term
Trunk Region
Definition
Thorax, Abdomen, Pelvis, Back
Term
Lower Appendages
Definition
Gluteous, Femorus, Knee, Crus (leg), Tarsus, Pes (foot), digits
Term
Appendages
Definition
Limbs
Term
Trunk
Definition
torso
Term
Cavities
Definition
Spaces filled with organs
Term
Viscera
Definition
internal contents of cavities
Term
Two Main Cavities
Definition
Dorsal

Ventral
Term
Dorsal
Definition
Houses the brain and spinal cord
Term
Ventral Cavity
Definition
Diaphragm
Thoracic Cavity
Abdominopelvic Cavity
Term
Thoracic Cavity Contains
Definition
Pericardial Cavity
Pleural Cavities
Term
Mediastinum
Definition
heart
blood vessels
thymus
Term
Ilac Crest
Definition
hip bone
Term
Chron/o
Definition
time
Term
Path/o
Definition
disease
Term
Disease
Definition
when the body cannot be steadily in homeostasis
Term
Pathology
Definition
study of disease is a field of medicine
Term
Dia-
Definition
Through
Term
-gnosis
Definition
knowledge
Term
Febrile
Definition
fever
Term
Sign
Definition
finding observed by physical examination
Term
Acute
Definition
short duration

with sharp effect
Term
Coryza
Definition
Head cold
Term
Acute derived from _______
Definition
Acutus meaning sharp
Term
Chronic
Definition
long duration
Term
Chronic derives from word _______
Definition
kronos
Term
Psoriasis
Definition
skin disease that lasts a lifetime
Term
Infection
Definition
disease caused by organism such as bacteria, viruses, fungi parasites or protozoans
Term
Trauma
Definition
physical injury
Term
Prognosis
Definition
Prediction of disease
Term
Pro-
Definition
before
Term
5 Types of Diagnostic Imaging
Definition
Endoscopy
CT
PET
MRI
Ultrasound
Term
CT Scan
Definition
aka CT scan
aka Computed Tomography Scanning
3D images of internal body structure
Term
PET Scan
Definition
detects radioactive substances, ex. glucose through the body
Detects areas of body that have high metabolic rate
Term
Aden/o
Definition
gland
Term
Aut/o
Definition
self
Term
Cutane/o
Definition
skin
Term
Cyan/o
Definition
blue
Term
Dem/o
Definition
skin
Term
Follicul/o
Definition
little follicle
Term
Kerat/o
Definition
hard
Term
Onych/o
Definition
nail
Term
Seb/o
Definition
sebum

oil
Term
Epidermin
Definition
outer layer of epithelium
Term
Function of Integumentary System
Definition
Protection
Term
What is used to regulate body temp?
Definition
Sweat glands, blood vessels and fat layer of skin
Term
What is the first part of the body to show symptoms?
Definition
Skin
Term
Abrasion
Definition
superficial wound
Term
Abscess
Definition
elevation of the skin containing a cavity

Sign of local infection

Containing Pus
Term
Suppuration
Definition
production of pus
Term
Purulence
Definition
production of pus
Term
Pyogenesis
Definition
production of pus
Term
Cellulite
Definition
local uneven surface of skin
Sign of subcutaneous fat deposition
Term
cicatrix
Definition
Scar
Term
Cicatrices
Definition
multiple scars
Term
Comedo
Definition
pimple
Term
Comedo in Latin means?
Definition
Glutton
Term
Contusion
Definition
bruise
Term
Contusion
Definition
discoloration and swelling of the skin
ex. trauma
Term
Cyanosis
Definition
blue tinge of color to an area of the skin of cardiovascular disturbance
Ex. on lips of fingertips
Term
Cyst
Definition
closed sac or pouch on surface of skin that is filled with liquid or semisolid material
Term
Edema
Definition
fluid accumulation in a space
Term
Erythmea
Definition
Blush
redness of skin
Term
Fissure
Definition
narrow break or slit in the skin
Term
Furuncle
Definition
abscess with a hair follicle
Local swelling on the skin
Term
Induration
Definition
local hard area on skin
Due to excessive collagen or calcium
Term
Jaundice
Definition
Yellow coloration of skin and eyes
Sign of liver or gallbladder disease
Term
Keloid
Definition
scar tissue that forms elevated lesion on the skin
Term
Laceration
Definition
injury caused by tear or perhaps cut by a sharp object
Term
Macule
Definition
flat spot on skin surface
ex freckle
Term
Nevus
Definition
pigmented spot that is a mole
Sign of benign tumor
Term
Melanoma
Definition
if edges of nevus become irregular or color changes if becomes malignant
Term
Pallor
Definition
abnormally pale color of skin
Sign of condition causing decreased flow of blood to the skin
Term
Papule
Definition
small, solid elvation on the skin
ex. pimple (comedo)
Term
Petechia
Definition
sign of circulation disorder
when blood vessel supplying dermis ruptures
Term
Pruritus
Definition
itchy skin
Term
Purpura
Definition
Purple-red skin discoloration
Result of hemorrhage in the skin
Term
Pustule
Definition
general term for elevated area of skin that is filled with pus
Term
Ulcer
Definition
erosion through skin of mucous membrane
Term
Decubitus
Definition
Ulcer may form when lying supine for a long time
Term
Urticaria
Definition
allergic skin reaction to food, infection, etc
Small fluid filled skin elevation
Known as hives
Term
Verruca
Definition
wart
Term
Wart
Definition
effort by the skin to get rid of papilloma virus
treated by antiviral meds
Term
Vesicle
Definition
small elevation of epidermis that is filled with fluid
ex. blister
Term
Wheal
Definition
temporary itchy elevation on the skin, with white center and red perimeter
Symptom of an allergic reaction
Term
Ec-
Definition
outside
out
Term
Par-
Definition
alongside
abnormal
Term
Actin/o
Definition
radiation
Term
Albin/o
Definition
white
Term
Carcin/o
Definition
cancer
Term
Cellul/o
Definition
little cell
Term
Chym/o
Definition
juice
Term
Crypt/o
Definition
hidden
Term
hidr/o
Definition
sweat
Term
Kerat/o
Definition
hard
Term
Leuk/o
Definition
white
Term
Melan/o
Definition
black
Term
Myc/o
Definition
fungus
Term
Onych/o
Definition
nail
Term
Peducul/o
Definition
body louse
Term
Scler/o
Definition
hard
Term
Trich/o
Definition
hair
Term
Xer/o
Definition
dry
Term
-a
Definition
singular
Term
-ia
Definition
condition of
Term
-ic
Definition
pertaining to
Term
-ism
Definition
condition or disease
Term
-malacia
Definition
softening
Term
-oma
Definition
tumor
Term
-osis
Definition
condition of
Term
-pathy
Definition
disease
Term
-pathy
Definition
disease
Term
-rrhea
Definition
discharge
Term
Actinic Keratosis
Definition
precancerous condition caused by sunlight.
Scaly surfaces
Term
Actin/o
Definition
light rays
Term
Albinism
Definition
genetic condition reduction of pigment melanin in the skin
Term
Alopecia
Definition
loss or lack of hair
clinical baldness
Term
Another term for baldness?
Definition
Male patterned baldness
Term
Amount of surface damaged by burn?
Definition
Total body surface area
Term
3 Types of Burn Depth
Definition
Partial Thickness
Full thickness
Deep
Term
Carbuncle
Definition
skin infection composed of cluster of boils
Ex. Staph
Experience HOT PAIN
Term
Carcinoma
Definition
Tumors at the dermis
Term
Cellulitis
Definition
inflammation of connective tissue in the dermis
Term
Folliculitis
Definition
inflammation of little follicles
Term
Dermatitis
Definition
inflammation of the skin
Term
Contact Dermatitis
Definition
caused by poison ivy
Term
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Definition
excessive sebum production
Term
Actinic Dermatitis
Definition
caused by too much sunlight
Term
Eczema
Definition
superficial form of dermatitis
flakiness of skin
Term
Ecchymosis
Definition
condition of skin caused by leaking blood vessels in the dermis
Purplish patches larger than petechiae
Term
herpes
Definition
clusters of deep blisters
Term
oral herpes
Definition
HSV 1
Term
Genital herpes
Definition
HSV 2
Term
Shingles
Definition
herpes zoster virus
Term
Hidradenitis
Definition
excessive perspiration
inflammation of sweat glands
Term
Impetigo
Definition
small vesicles around lips
enters by break in skin, animal or insect bite
Golden crusts
Term
Kaposi Sarcoma
Definition
skin cancer from the connective tissue of the dermis
Brown and purple patches on skin (elderly patients)
Also HIV and AIDS patients
Term
Leukoderma
Definition
skin becomes lighter in color as the age, due to not as much melanocytes
"white skin"
Term
Onychocryptosis
Definition
nail becomes buried in the skin due to abnormal growth
aka Ingrown nail
Term
Onychomalacia
Definition
nail is abnormally soft
Due to deficiency of calcium or vitamin D
Term
Onchomycosis
Definition
fungal infection of one or more nails
Term
Paronychia
Definition
infection alongside a nail
Term
Pediculosis
Definition
parasitic body louse
Ex. lice
Term
Psoriasis
Definition
red lesions covered with silvery epidermal scales
Term
Scabies
Definition
skin eruptions
female itch mite, burrows into the skin for blood
Term
Scleroderma
Definition
abnormal thickening of the skin by overproduction of collage in the dermis
Term
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Definition
red patches on skin or the face and joint pain
Term
Tinea
Definition
fungal infection
aka ringworm
Term
3 Types of Tinea
Definition
Tinea Capitis (scalp, alopecia)
Tinea Pedis (feet, athletes foot)
Tinea corporis (anywhere on body)
Term
Trichomycosis
Definition
fungal infection of the hair
Term
Xeroderma
Definition
Dry skin
low secretion of oil glands
inherited condition
Term
Abras/o
Definition
to rub away
Term
Aut/o
Definition
self
Term
Rhytid/o
Definition
wrinkle
Term
-ectomy
Definition
surgical removal
Term
-ion
Definition
process
Term
-plasty
Definition
surgical repair
Term
-tome
Definition
cutting instrument
Term
Abbreviation for biopsy?
Definition
Bx or bx
Term
Debridement
Definition
to clean a wound
Term
Dermabrasion
Definition
skin changed to improve appearance
Term
Dermatoautoplasty
Definition
Aka autograft
Using own skin to graft on an area
Term
Dermatoheteroplasty
Definition
skin graft from another person's skin
Term
Dermatome
Definition
instrument used in autograft
also used to remove skin lesions
Term
-tome
Definition
cutting instrument
Term
Emollient
Definition
chemical agent that softens or smooths the skin
Term
Retinoids
Definition
manage acne because the upper layers of epidermis slough away
Term
Rhytidectomy
Definition
Wrinkles are removed
Term
Liposuction
Definition
where subcutaneous fat is vacuumed out
Term
Abbreviation of Basal Cell Carcinoma
Definition
BCC
Term
Abbreviation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Definition
SLE
Term
Abbreviation Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Definition
SqCCa
Term
Abbreviation for Total Body Surface Area
Definition
TBSA
Term
PET scan acronym for
Definition
Positron Emission Tomography
Term
MRI acronym
Definition
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Term
MRI
Definition
offers the clearest complete set of images of internal anatomy
Term
Ultrasound Imaging
Definition
aka sonography

pulsation of harmless sound waves through a body region
Term
Arthr/o
Definition
joint
Term
Articul/o
Definition
joint
Term
Burs/o
Definition
purse
sac
bursa
Term
Carp/o
Definition
wrist
Term
Chondr/o
Definition
cartilage
gristle
Term
Condyl/o
Definition
knuckle of a joint
Term
Cost/o
Definition
rib
Term
Cran/o
Definition
skull
cranium
Term
Fasci/o
Definition
fascia
Term
Femor/o
Definition
thigh
femur
Term
Fibr/o
Definition
fiber
Term
Fibul/o
Definition
fibula
Term
Ili/o
Definition
hip
groin
flank
Term
Menisc/o
Definition
meniscus
Term
Muscul/o
Definition
muscle
Term
My/o
Definition
muscle
Term
Myos/o
Definition
muscle
Term
Myel/o
Definition
bone marrow
Term
orth/o
Definition
straight
Term
Ost/o
Definition
bone
Term
Pariet/o
Definition
wall
Term
Ped/o
Definition
child
Term
Petr/o
Definition
stone
Term
Phalang/o
Definition
phalanges
Term
Phys/o
Definition
growth
Term
Pub/o
Definition
pubis
Term
Radi/o
Definition
X-Ray
Term
Skelet/o
Definition
skeleton
Term
Spondyl/o
Definition
vertebre
Term
Stern/o
Definition
chest
sternum
Term
Synov/o
Definition
synovial
Term
Tars/o
Definition
tarsal bone
Term
Ten/o
Tendon/o
Definition
stretch
tendon
Term
Vertebr/o
Definition
vertebra
Term
dys-
Definition
bad abnormal
Term
brady-
Definition
slow
Term
Kinesi/o
Definition
movement
Term
Tax/o
Definition
reaction to a stimulus
Term
Ten/o
Definition
stretch
tendon
Term
Troph/o
Definition
development
Term
Ataxia
Definition
inability to coordinate muscles during voluntary activity
Term
tax
Definition
reaction to a stimulus
Term
Atrophy
Definition
Reduced muscles size
Term
Bradykinesia
Definition
condition of slow movement
Term
Decalcification
Definition
reduction of calcium in bones
Normally hormonal imbalance
Term
Dyskinesia
Definition
condition of bad, abnormal, painful motion
Term
Dystrophy
Definition
deformity during development
Congenital disease
Term
Hypertrophy
Definition
excessive muscle growth
Term
Hypertrophy
Definition
excessive muscle growth
Term
Myalgia
Definition
Buildup of lactic acid in muscle
condition of muscle pain
Term
Tenodynia
Definition
minor injury to tendons
tendon pain
Term
a-
Definition
without or absence of
Term
Para-
Definition
alongside
Term
Poly-
Definition
excessive
over
many
Term
Ankyl/o
Definition
crooked
Term
Kyph/o
Definition
hump
Term
Lith/o
Definition
stone
Term
Lord/o
Definition
bend forward
Term
Myel/o
Definition
bone marrow
Term
Por/o
Definition
hole
Term
Sarc/o
Definition
flesh
meat
Term
Scoli/o
Definition
curved
Term
Spondyl/o
Definition
vertebra
Term
-algia
Definition
condition of pain
Term
-asthenia
Definition
weakness
Term
-asthenia
Definition
weakness
Term
-cele
Definition
hernia
swelling
protrusion
Term
-genesis
Definition
origin
cause
Term
-emia
Definition
condition of blood
Term
-malacia
Definition
softening
Term
-osis
Definition
condition of
Term
-plasia
Definition
formation
growth
Term
-plegia
Definition
paralysis
Term
-ptosis
Definition
drooping
Term
Achondroplasia
Definition
without cartilage formation and lack of growth of long bones
ex dwarf
Term
Ankylosis
Definition
joints are stiff and movement is hard
Term
Arthritis
Definition
inflammation of a joint
Term
2 Types of Arthritis
Definition
Osteoarthritis

RA
Term
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Definition
autoimmune disease which joint structures become eroded by the action of the body's own WBC
Term
Arthrochondritis
Definition
articular cartilage within synovial joints has inflammation, causing joint pain during movements.
Temporary and caused by a local infection
Term
Bunion
Definition
abnormal enlargement of joint at the base of the big toe
Term
Bursitis
Definition
saclike bursa that cushions joints
Term
Bursolith
Definition
calcium deposit within a bursa of the foot
Term
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Definition
inflammation of the wrist
pressure against the median nerve
CTS
Term
Carpoptosis
Definition
Wrist drop
weakness of wrist and difficulty supporting the hand
Term
DJD
Definition
Degenerative Joint Disease
Cartilage replaced with bone
Progressive disease
Term
Duschenne Muscular Dystrophy
Definition
skeletal muscle degeneration
Progressive muscle weakness and deterioration
DMD
Term
Epicondylitis
Definition
elbow inflammed due to an injury
Term
Fibromyalgia
Definition
Widespread pain of the musculoskeletal face, limbs, and trunk.
Term
Colles' Fracture
Definition
break in distal part of radius
Term
Comminuted Fracture
Definition
break resulting in fragmentation of bone
Term
Compression Fracture
Definition
crushed break caused by a fall
Term
Compression Fracture
Definition
crushed break caused by a fall
Term
Displaced Fracture
Definition
break causing an abnormal alignment of the bone pieces
Term
Epiphyseal Fracture
Definition
break at location of the growth plate
affecting growth of the bone
Term
Greenstick Fracture
Definition
break in bone appearing as a slight fissure in X-ray
Term
Nondisplaced Fracture
Definition
break in which broken bones retain alignment
Term
Pott's
Definition
break at ankle that affects both bones of the leg
Term
Spiral
Definition
spiral shaped break caused by twisting stresses along long bone
Term
Gout
Definition
sharp pain in big toe
Diet high in protein
Accumulation of uric acid crystals in the joints
Term
Herniated Disk
Definition
rupture of intervertebral disk
causing pressure against spinal cord/nerves
Term
Kyphosis
Definition
upper thoracic bends posteriorly
Hunchback
Term
Lordosis
Definition
Exaggerated anterior spinal curve
Bent forward
Term
Scoliosis
Definition
lateral curvature of the spine
Term
Marfan's Syndrome
Definition
excessive cartilage formation at epiphyseal plates
Long limbs and long tail
Term
Meniscitis
Definition
inflammation of meniscus
Term
Myasthenia Gravis
Definition
progressive failure of muscles to respond to nerve stimulation
Term
Myeloma
Definition
Tumor in bone marrow
Term
Myocele
Definition
muscle to tear through the fascia
Term
Myocitis
Definition
muscle injury inflammation
Term
Osteitis
Definition
inflammation of bones
Term
Osteitis Deformans
Definition
bone deformities due to a failure of bone remodeling
Extreme bone pain and frequent fractures
Term
Osteosarcoma
Definition
bone cancer from connective tissue
Term
Leukemia
Definition
cancer of the WBC
Term
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Definition
inherited disease impaired bone growth and fragile bones
Term
Osteomalacia
Definition
caused by hormonal imbalance and gradual loss of calcium to bone tissue
softening of bones
Term
Osteomyelitis
Definition
inflammation of red bone marrow
Term
myel
Definition
bone marrow
Term
Osteoporosis
Definition
abnormal loss of bone density
loss of posture and flexibility
"condition of holes in bones"
Term
Paraplegia
Definition
paralysis
Term
Polymyositis
Definition
inflammation of many muscles
caused by bacterial infection
Term
Rickets
Definition
bones becomes softened due to excessive removal of calcium
Bowing of legs and growth retardation
Term
Rotator Cuff injury
Definition
Tear of one of 4 muscles
Term
4 muscles of rotator cuff
Definition
teres minor
supraspinatus
infraspinatus
subscapularis
Term
spinal cord injury
Definition
trauma to the vertebra column
Term
Abbreviation of Spinal Cord Injury
Definition
SCI
Term
Spondylarthritis
Definition
inflammation of the joints of the vertebra
Term
Sprain
Definition
tear of collagen fibers within a ligament
Term
Strain
Definition
stretching a muscle beyond normal range
Term
Sprain
Definition
tear of collagen fibers within a ligament
Term
TMJ
Definition
mandible and temporal bone problems
Clicking
Dislocations
Term
Tendonitis
Definition
inflammation of tendon
Term
Tenosynovitis
Definition
inflammation of synovial membrane
Term
Electr/o
Definition
electricity
Term
Fasci/o
Definition
fascia
Term
Syn/o
Definition
straight
Term
-centesis
Definition
surgical puncture
Term
-clasia
Definition
break apart
Term
-desis
Definition
surgical fixation
fusion
Term
-ectomy
Definition
surgical excision
removal
Term
-graphy
Definition
recording process
Term
-graphy
Definition
recording process
Term
-iatry
Definition
treatment
speciality
Term
-ist
Definition
one who specializes
Term
-lysis
Definition
loosen
dissolve
Term
-plasty
Definition
surgical repair
Term
-rrhaphy
Definition
suturing
Term
-scope
Definition
instrument used for viewing
Term
-tic
Definition
pertaining to
Term
-scope
Definition
instrument used for viewing
Term
Athrocentesis
Definition
excess fluids are aspirated (withdrawn by suction)
Term
Arthroclasia
Definition
stiff joint must be broken in surgery to increase range of motion
Term
Range of Motion Abbreviation?
Definition
ROM
Term
Athrodesis
Definition
surgical fixation of a joint
Term
Arthrogram
Definition
X ray of joint
Term
Athrolysis
Definition
joint loosened or dissolved
Term
Athroplasty
Definition
surgical repair of joint
Term
Arthroscopy
Definition
visual examination of joints through a scope
Term
Athrotomy
Definition
surgical incision to the synovial cavity of a joint
Term
Bursectomy
Definition
removal of a bursa from a joint
Term
Chondrectomy
Definition
surgical removal of the cartilage association with a joint
Term
Chondroplasty
Definition
surgical repair of cartilage associated with a joint
Term
Costectomy
Definition
removal of a rib
Term
Cranioplasty
Definition
Repair of cranial bones
Term
Craniotomy
Definition
Surgeon enters cranial cavity by cutting
Term
Diskectomy
Definition
reduce pain of herniated disk by removing the disk
Term
Spinal Fusion
Definition
adjacent vertebrae is fused together following the removal of the disk
Term
Laminectomy
Definition
Lamina is surgically removed
Term
Spondylosyndesis
Definition
surgical fixation to connect vetebrae
Term
Electromyography
Definition
electrically stimulates the muscle
results on a computer
Term
Fasciotomy
Definition
incision of the connective tissue sheath surrounding a muscle
Term
Fracture Reduction
Definition
manipulating the bone without surgery
Term
Open fracture reduction
Definition
surgical help to align broken bone
Term
Internal Fixation
Definition
using rods and pins inside
Term
External Fixation
Definition
using rods and pins outside skin
Term
Electrical Bone stimulation
Definition
stimulate healing process
aka bone grafting
Term
Myoplasty
Definition
muscle undergoes surgical repair
Term
Myorraphy
Definition
repair includes suturing torn muscle ends together
Term
NSAIDS
Definition
drugs used for treating inflammation
ex asprin & ibuprofen
Term
Orthotics
Definition
appliances to assist patients
Term
Prosthesis
Definition
artificial limb
Term
Ostectomy
Definition
removal of bone tissue or bony formations
Term
Osteoclasis
Definition
break a bone purposefully
Term
Osteopathy
Definition
study of body alignment and nutrition
Term
Osteopathic Surgeon Abbreviation
Definition
DO
Term
Osteplasty
Definition
surgical repair of bone
Term
Tenomyoplasty
Definition
surgical repair of both muscle and tendon
Term
Tenorrhaphy
Definition
suturing tendon close to a tear
ex tearing of Achilles tendon
Term
Tenotomy
Definition
1 or more incisions into a tendon
Term
-tomy
Definition
incision

to cut
Term
Vetebroplasty
Definition
repairs damaged vertebrae
Term
Abbreviation of Electromyography
Definition
EMG
Term
Abbreviation of herniated disk
Definition
HNP
Term
Abbreviation of Myasthenia Gravis
Definition
MG
Term
Abbreviation of Osteoarthritis
Definition
OA
Term
Abbreviation of orthopedics
Definition
ortho
Term
Abbreviation of spinal cord injury
Definition
SCI
Term
Abbreviation of total hip replacement
Definition
THR
Term
Abbreviation of total knee athroplasty
Definition
TKA
Term
Abbreviation of Total knee replacement
Definition
TKR
Term
Abbreviation of temporomandibular joint
Definition
TMJ
Term
Cervical Vertebra
Definition
C1 - C7
Term
Thoracic Vertebra
Definition
T1 - T12
Term
Lumbar
Definition
L1 - L5
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