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02/22/2026

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a
Definition
absence of, without
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ab
Definition
away from
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ad
Definition
toward
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brady
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slow
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dys
Definition
painful, difficult, abnormal, labored
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hyper
Definition
above, excessive
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inter
Definition
between
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intra
Definition
within, in
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poly
Definition
many, much
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sub
Definition
below, under
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supra
Definition
above
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sym
Definition
together, joined
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syn
Definition
together, joined
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-al
Definition
pertaining to
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-algia
Definition
pain
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-ar
Definition
pertaining to
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-asthenia
Definition
weakness
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-centesis
Definition
surgical puncture to aspirate fluid
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-clasia
Definition
break
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-clast
Definition
break
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-desis
Definition
surgical fixation, fusion
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-ectomy
Definition
excision, surgical removal, cutting out
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-gram
Definition
the record, radiographic image
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-graphy
Definition
process of recording, radiographic imaging
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-ic
Definition
pertaining to
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-itis
Definition
inflammation
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-lysis
Definition
loosening, separating, dissolution
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-malacia
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softening
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-oid
Definition
resembling
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-oma
Definition
tumor
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-osis
Definition
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
Definition
surgical repair
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-rrhaphy
Definition
suturing, repairing
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-sarcoma
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malignant tumor
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-scopy
Definition
process of viewing
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-tomy
Definition
incision
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-trophy
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nourishment, development
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ankyl/o
Definition
stiff,bent
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arth/o
Definition
joint
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carp/o
Definition
carpal, wrist
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chondr/o
Definition
cartilage
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clavic/o
Definition
clavicle, collarbone
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cost/o
Definition
ribs
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crani/o
Definition
cranium
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electr/o
Definition
electricity
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fasci/o
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fascia
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fibr/o
Definition
fibrous connective tissue
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kinesi/o
Definition
movement, motion
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kyph/o
Definition
increased convexity of the spine
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lamin/o
Definition
lamina (Thin, flat plate or layer)
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leiomy/o
Definition
smooth (visceral) muscle that lines the walls of internal organs
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lord/o
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bent forward, increased concavity of the spine
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lumb/o
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loin, lumbar region of the spine
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mandibul/o
Definition
mandible,lower jaw bone
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maxill/o
Definition
maxilla, upper jaw bone
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menisc/o
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meniscus, crescent
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my/o
Definition
muscle
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myel/o
Definition
marrow (bone), spinal cord
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oste/o
Definition
bone
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patell/o
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patella, kneecap
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pelv/i
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pelvis, Pelvic bone
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pelv/o
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pelvis, Pelvic bone
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petr/o
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stone
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phalang/o
Definition
bones of the fingers and toes
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plant/o
Definition
sole of the foot
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pub/o
Definition
pubis (hipbone)
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rachi/o
Definition
vertebral spine, vertebral column
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rhabd/o
Definition
rod-shaped, striated
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sarc/o
Definition
flesh, connective tissue
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scoli/o
Definition
crooked, curved
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spondy/o
Definition
vertebra, spine, vertebral column
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tars/o
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tarsals, ankle bones
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ten/o
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tendon
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vertebr/o
Definition
vertebra, spine, vertebral column
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BDT= Bone Density Testing
Definition
A diagnostics test used to measure bone mineral density and determine the strength of bones. it is.\nCommonly used to diagnose conditions like osteoporosis and assess fracture risk. technique.\nS include dual energy x ray absorptiometry (DEXA)
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CTS= Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Definition
I condition called by compression of the median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel in the wrist. symptoms include pain , numbness and singling in the fingers and hands, often associated with repetitive motions like typing or assembly work
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EMG= Electromyography
Definition
A diagnostic procedure that measures the electrical activity of muscles in response to nerve stimulation. EMG is you to evaluate muscle weakness, Nerve dysfunction, or neuromuscular disorder
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MD= Muscular Dystrophy
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A group of genetic disorders that cause progressive muscle weakness and degeneration. type of muscular dystrophy include Duchenne muscular dystrophy (most common) and Becker muscular dystrophy amongst others
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MG= Myasthenia Gravis
Definition
A chronic autoimmune disorder that disrupts communication between nerves and muscles , leading to muscle weakness. symptoms often include drooping eyelids , difficulty swallowing and fatigue with activity
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OA= Osteoarthritis
Definition
A degenerative joint disease caused by the breakdown of cartilage within joints. Common symptoms include joint pain stiffness and reduced mobility. A primarily affects weight-bearing joints such as knees, hips and spines.
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OP= Osteoporosis
Definition
A condition, characterized by a decreased in bone density, making bones weak brittle and more prone to fractures.It often affects older adults , especially post menopausal women due to reduced levels of estrogen
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OT= Occupational therapy
Definition
A therapeutic approach focused on enabling individuals to perform meaningful daily activity and tasks.Despite injury , illness and disability o t helps patients regain independence and activities of daily living and adapt to physical cognitive limitations
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PKR= Partial Knee Replacement
Definition
Surgical procedure in which only the damage part of the knee joint is replaced with a prosthetic PKR YES\NAN ALTERNATIVE TO TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT FOR PATIENTS WITH LOCALIZED ARTHRITIS IN ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE KNEE
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PMR=Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Definition
Inflammatory disorder that causes muscle pain and stiffness , particularly in the shoulders , neck and hips PMR in more comment in older adults and is often associated Systemic inflammation such as in giant cell orders
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RA= Rheumatoid Arthritis
Definition
A chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in the joint , leading to pain swelling stiffness and deformities , unlike osteoarthritis RA often smaller joints and can't involvesy like fatigue and fever
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ROM= Range of motion
Definition
The extent of movement, a joint or muscle can achieve in various directions.It is often assessed in physical therapy evaluation , post surgery rehabilitation to determine joint health or progress of recovery
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RSD= Repetitive stress disorder
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A condition caused by repetitive motion are overuse of muscles, tendons or nerves, leading to pain inflammation or injury.Common examples include tennis , elbow or carpal tunnel syndrome
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THR= TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT
Definition
Surgical procedure in which the damage hip joint is replaced with an artificial prosthesis. THR it's often performed for severe arthritis , art hip fractures restoring function and relieving pain
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TKR= TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT
Definition
A surgical procedure in which the entire knee joint is replaced with a prosthese TKR is used to treat severe arthritis or joint damage that significantly impacts mobility in quality of life
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Achilles tendon
Definition
Named after achilles , a hero of greek mythology the tendon that connects the calf muscles to the heel bone , 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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pagets disease of bone
Definition
Named after SIR James Paget, a British surgeon. a chronic bone disorder causing abnormal bone remodeling, leading to weakening enlarged or deformed bone.It commonly affects the pelvis calls by and lakes.Early diagnosis is essential to prevent fractures and manage symptoms
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Baker's Cyst
Definition
Named after William Morrant Baker, A British Surgeon fluid field sac, located behind the knee, resulting from joint inflammation or conditions like Arthritis, a baker.This comment and patients with osteoarthritis i need injuries.It can't cause swelling discomfort and limited knee movement
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Erbs Palsy
Definition
Named after Wilhelm Heinrich Erb, a German neurologist 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 and affected individuals.
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