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Exam 12 - Common Terms (2 of 2)
common terms built from word parts for exam 12 (2 of 2)
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Undergraduate 1
04/04/2015

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spondylosyndesis
Definition
fusing together of the vertebrae (aka spinal fusion)
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synovectomy
Definition
excision of the synovial membrane
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tarsectomy
Definition
excision of (one or more) tarsal bones
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tenomyoplasty
Definition
surgical repair of the tendon and muscle
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tenorrhaphy
Definition
suturing of a tendon
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vertebroplasty
Definition
surgical repair of a vertebrae
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arthrography
Definition
radiographic imaging of a joint (with contrast media)
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arthroscopy
Definition
visual examination of a joint (performed with an endoscope)
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electromyogram (EMG)
Definition
record of the (intrinsic) electrical activity in a (skeletal) muscle
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atrophy
Definition
without development (process of wasting away)
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bradykinesia
Definition
slow movement
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carpal
Definition
pertaining to the wrist
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costochondrial
Definition
pertaining to the ribs and cartilage
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dyskinesia
Definition
difficult movement
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dystrophy
Definition
abnormal development
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hyperkinesia
Definition
excessive movement (overactive)
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hypertrophy
Definition
excessive development
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iliofemoral
Definition
pertaining to the ilium and femur
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intercostal
Definition
pertaining to between the ribs
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intracranial
Definition
pertaining to within the cranium
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ischiopubic
Definition
pertaining to the ischium and pubis
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lumbocostal
Definition
pertaining to the loins and ribs
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lumbosacral
Definition
pertaining to the lumbar regions (loin) and the sacrum
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osteoblast
Definition
developing bone cell
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osteocyte
Definition
bone cell
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osteonecrosis
Definition
abnormal condition of bone death (due to lack of blood supply)
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pelvisacral
Definition
pertaining to the pelvis and sacrum
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pubofemoral
Definition
pertaining to the pubis and femur
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radial
Definition
pertaining to the radius
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sternoid
Definition
resembling the sternum
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subcostal
Definition
pertaining to below the rib
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subscapular
Definition
pertaining to below the scapula
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suprapatellar
Definition
pertaining to above the patella
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suprascapular
Definition
pertaining to above the scapula
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symphysis
Definition
growing together (as in symphysis pubis)
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ulnoradial
Definition
pertaining to the ulna and radius
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vertebrocostal
Definition
pertaining to the vertebrae and ribs
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ostectomy
Definition
excision of bone
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osteoclasis
Definition
(surgical) breaking of a bone (to correct a deformity)
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patellectomy
Definition
excision of the patella
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phalangectomy
Definition
excision of a finger or toe bone
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rachiotomy
Definition
incision into the vertebral column
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