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| Painful, difficult, abnormal, labored |
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| Surgical puncture to aspirate fluid |
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| The record, radiographic image |
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| Loosening, separating, dissolution |
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| Excision, surgical removal, cutting out |
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| Fibrous connective tissue |
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| BDT = Bone Density Testing |
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| A diagnostic test used to measure bone mineral density (BMD) and determine the strength of bones. It is commonly used to diagnose conditions like osteoporosis and assess fracture risk. Techniques include dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). |
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| CTS = Carpal Tunnel Syndrome |
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| A condition caused by compression of the median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel in the wrist. Symptoms include pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and fingers, often associated with repetitive motions like typing or assembly work. |
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| A diagnostic procedure that measures the electrical activity of muscles in response to nerve stimulation. EMG is used to evaluate muscle weakness, nerve dysfunction, or neuromuscular disorders. |
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| A group of genetic disorders that cause progressive muscle weakness and degeneration. Types of muscular dystrophy include Duchenne muscular dystrophy (most common) and Becker muscular dystrophy, among others. |
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| A chronic autoimmune disorder that disrupts communication between nerves and muscles, leading to muscle weakness. Symptoms often include drooping eyelids (ptosis), difficulty swallowing, and fatigue with activity. |
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