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01/27/2026
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A-
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Absence of
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Ab-
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Away from
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Ad-
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Toward
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Brady-
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Slow
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Dys-
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Painful
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Hyper-
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Above
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Inter-
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Between
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Intra-
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Within
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Poly-
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Many
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Sub-
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Below
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Supra-
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Above
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Sym-
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Together
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Syn-
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Together
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-al
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Pertaining to
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-algia
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Pain
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-ar
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Pertaining to
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-asthenia
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Weakness
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-centesis
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Surgical puncture
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-clasia
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Break
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-clast
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Break
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-desis
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Surgical fixation
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-ectomy
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Excision
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-gram
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Record
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-graphy
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Process of recording
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-ic
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Pertaining to
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-itis
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Inflammation
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-lysis
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Loosening
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-malacia
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Softening
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-oid
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Resembling
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-oma
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Tumor
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-osis
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Abnormal condition
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-penia
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Abnormal reduction
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-physis
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Growth
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-plasty
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Surgical repair
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-rraphy
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Suturing
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-sarcoma
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Malignant tumor
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-scopy
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Process of viewing
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Ankyl/o
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Stiff, bent
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Arthr/o
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Joint
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Carp/o
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Carpals
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Chondr/o
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Cartilage
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Clavic/o
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Clavicle
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Cost/o
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Ribs
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Crani/o
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Cranium
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Electr/o
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Electricity
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Fasci/o
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Fascia
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Fibr/o
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Fibrous
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Kinesi/o
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Movement
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Kyph/o
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Increases
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Lamin/o
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Lamina
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Lord/o
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Bent
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Lumb/o
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Loin
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Manidibul/o
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Mandible
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Tars/o
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Tarsals
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Cost/o
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Ribs
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Crani/o
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Cranium
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My/o
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Muscle
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Myel/o
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Marrow (bone)
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Oste/o
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Bone
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Patell/o
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Patella
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Pelv/i
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Pelvis
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Petr/o
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Stone
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Phalang/o
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Bones of fingers
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Plant/o
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Pubis
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Rachi/o
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Veritable spine
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Rhabd/o
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Rod shaped
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Sarc/o
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Flesh
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Scoli/o
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Crooked
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Spondy/o
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Vertebra, spine
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Crani/o
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Brain
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My/o
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Muscle
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Myel/o
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Muscle
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Tendin/o
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Tendin
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Brady/o
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Slow
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BTD
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Bone density testing
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CTS
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Carpal tunnel syndrome
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EMG
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Electromyography
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MD
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Muscular Dystrophy
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MG
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Myasthenia Gravis
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OA
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Osteoarthritis
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OP
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Osteoporosis
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OT
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Occupational Therapy
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PKR
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Partial Knee Replacement
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PMR
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica
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RA
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
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ROM
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Range Of Motion
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RSD
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Repetitive Stress Disorder
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THR
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Total Hip Replacement
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TKR
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Total Knee Replacement
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Pagers disease of bone
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A chronic bone disorder causing abnormal bone remodeling, leading to weakened, enlarged, and deformed bones. It commonly affects the pelvis, skull, spine, and legs. Early diagnosis is essential to prevent fractures and manage symptoms.
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Achilles Tendon
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The tendon that connects the calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soles) to the heel bone (calcaneus). It plays a critical role in walking, running, and jumping. Frequently injured in sports, leading to conditions such as Achilles tendinitis or ruptures.
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Bakers Cyst
 Definition
A fluid-filled sac located behind the knee, often resulting from joint inflammation or conditions like arthritis. A Baker's cyst is common in patients with osteoarthritis or knee injuries. It can cause swelling, discomfort, and limited knee movement.
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Erb’s palsy
 Definition
A condition caused by injury to the brachial plexus, often during birth or trauma. It leads to weakness or paralysis in the shoulder and elbow muscles. Early diagnosis and intervention through physical therapy are essential for improving outcomes in affected individuals.
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