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medical terms chapters 5-7
body, musculoskeletal , circulatory
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dislocation
Definition
displacement of a bone from a joint
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herniated disk
Definition
disks between vertebrae become diseased, they sometimes rupture,press on the spinal cord or spinal nerve also called slipped disk
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paraplegia
Definition
paralysis of the lower position of the body and both legs
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quadriplegia, tetraparesis
Definition
paralysis all four extremites
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paresis
Definition
slight or incomplete paralysis
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paraparesis
Definition
is slight or partial paralysis, quadriparesis, tetraparesis affects all four extremites
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articulation
Definition
place of union between two ro more bones
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bursae
Definition
are sacs of fluid located in area of friction, esp. joints
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extension
Definition
straightens a limb and the opposite movement
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flexion
Definition
bends a limb
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rotation
Definition
is movement of a bone around its own axis.
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circumduction
Definition
circular movement of a limb at the far end
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ligaments
Definition
strong bands of fibrous connective tissue that connect bones or cartilage and serve to support and strengthen joints
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cartilage
Definition
specialized type of dense connective tissue that is elastic but strong and that can withstand considerable pressure or tension
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bone marrow
Definition
soft organic material that fills the central cavity of a bone
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carpal tunnel
Definition
carpal tunnel syndrome is a complex of symptoms resulting from pressure on the median nerve in the carpal tunnel of the wrist
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thorax
Definition
upper part of the trunk or cage
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sternal punctures
Definition
made w a needle to obtain a sample of bone marrow
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radiodynia, rachiaglia
Definition
painful spine
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erythroyte (transport oxygen )
Definition
Red Blood Cells
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leukemia
Definition
progressive, malignant disease of the blood forming orgasms. Increased number of white blood cells (leukocytes) and by the presence of immature forms of leukocytes in the blood and bone marrow
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anemia
Definition
condition in which the number of red cells of hemogobin or both are decreased
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hemodialysis
Definition
processing of diffusing blood thru a semipermeable membrane to remove toxic materials away from the bodies of person w impaired kidney function
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hemolysis
Definition
destruction of red blood cells w/ the liberation of hemogobin
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hydrophobia
Definition
obsolete term for rabies - a viral disease transmitted by bile of an infected animal - rapid animals avoid water - animals throats swollen - abnormal fear of water
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hidrosis
Definition
formation and excretion of sweat
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sudoriferous
Definition
sweat glands
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recumbent
Definition
lying down
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clavicle,
clavicul/o
Definition
collarbone
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cranium
crani/o
Definition
skull
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costa
cost/o
Definition
rib
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scapula
scapul/o
Definition
shoulder blade
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sternum
stern/o
Definition
breastbone
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spine, vertebrae
rachi/o, spin/o, spondyl/o, vertebr/o
Definition
spinal bones
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cervicial
cervic/o
Definition
spinal bones
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thoracic
thorac/o
Definition
spinal bones
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lumbar
lumb/o
Definition
spinal bones
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thoracic
thorac/o
Definition
spinal bones
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sacrum(sacral vertebrae)
sacr/o
Definition
spinal bones
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coccyx (coccygeal vertebrae)
coccyg/o
Definition
spinal bones
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humerus
humer/o
Definition
upper arm bone
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radius radi/o
ulna uln/o
Definition
bones of forearm
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carpals
carp/o
Definition
wrist bones
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metacarpals
metacarp/o
Definition
bones of the hand
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phalanges
phalang/o
Definition
bones of fingers
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ilium
ili/o
Definition
pelvic bones
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ischium
ischi/o
Definition
pelvic bones
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pubis
pub/o
Definition
pelvic bones
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femur
femor/o
Definition
thigh bone
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patella
patell/o
Definition
kneecap
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fibula
fibul/o
Definition
bones lower leg
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tibia
tibi/o
Definition
bones lower leg
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tarsals
tars/o
Definition
ankle bones
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calcaneus
calcane/o
Definition
heel bone
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metatarsals
metatars/o
Definition
bones of the feet
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phalanges
phalang/o
Definition
bones of the toes
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arterial, venous
Definition
pertaining to the arteries and veins, respectively
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aortic
Definition
pertaining to the aorta, the largest artery of the body
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arteries,arterioles,veins,venules, capillaries
Definition
five types of blood vessels
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capillaries
Definition
have the important feature of being the site where oxygen and waste carbon dioxide are exchanged
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cardiovascular system
Definition
supplies body cells w needed substances, transports waste products for disposal, maintains the acid base balance of the body, prevents hemorrhage thru blood clotting, protects against disease and helps regulate body temperature
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arthrocentesis
Definition
procedure used w needle to extract excessive fluid accumulated in a synovial joint after injury
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closed reduction
Definition
usually restored to its normal position my manipulation w/o surgery
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gout
Definition
painful metabolic disease that is a form of acute arthritis
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rheumatoid arthritis RA
Definition
is the second most common connective tissue disease. Chronic, systemic (pertaining ti whole body) disease that often results in joint deformiteis, particularly of the hands and feet.
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Lupus erythematosus (LE)
Definition
an autoimmune disease that involves connective tissue
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Spina bifida
Definition
congential abnormality characterized by defective closure of the bones of the spine.
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scoliosis
Definition
lateral curvature of the spine
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kyphosis
Definition
exaggerated curvature of the spine from front to back gives rise to the condition - also called hunchback humpback
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muscular dystrophy
Definition
group of inherited diseases characterized by weakness,atrophy (wasting) of muscle w/o involvement of the nervous system, and progressive disability and loss of strength
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craniocele
Definition
hernial prtrusion of the brain thru a defect in the skull. The feet and hands are also subject to congential defects extra fingers toes webbing.
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tarsoptsos
Definition
commonly known as flatfoot-inherited condition
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sacromas
Definition
cancers that arise from connective tissues such as muscle or bone
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chondrosacroma
Definition
composed of masses of cartilage
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fibrosacroma
Definition
is a malignant tumor containing much fibrous tissue
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sprain
Definition
injury that causes joint pain and disability w severity depending on the degree of the injury to ligaments or tendons.
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strain
Definition
excessive use of a part of the body to the extent that is injured or trauma to a muscle caused violent contraction or excessive forcible stretch
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fracture
Definition
breaking of a bone
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ambulant
Definition
person who is able to walk
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pronation (prone)
Definition
down, downward
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supination, supine
Definition
upward, up
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peritoneum
Definition
lines the abdominopelvic cavity-enfolds the internal organs.Secretes a lube fluid that allows organs against one another
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hematoma
Definition
localized collection of blood usually a clot, in an organ, tissue resulting from a break in the wall of a blood vessel
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hydrocephalus
Definition
condition characterized by an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid CSF when occurs in children head enlarges because of soft bones
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abscess
Definition
pus in a cavity surrounded by healthy tissue
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lymph
Definition
another type of body fluid - it is a transparent fluid found in lymphatic vessel
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metastasize
Definition
spread to sites away from where they originate by several means including blood, lymphatic symptoms and direct extension to neighboring tissues
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metastasis
Definition
spreading from one part of the body to another part
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immunodeficiency
Definition
diseases are caused by a defect in the immune system
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thrombocyte (blood clotting)
Definition
platelet (blood platelet)
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leukocyte ( body defense)
Definition
White Blood Cells
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gerontology
Definition
aspects of aging = process encountered by elderly people
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immunology
Definition
immune defense mechanism against disease and many associated diseases
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malignant
Definition
tending to become worse, spread and cause death
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neurosurgeon
Definition
specializes in surgery of the nervous system - involving the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves
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neonatologist
Definition
care for infants to 28 days - neonatology
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oncologist
Definition
practices oncology - malignant tumors and their treatment - cancer refers to any large group disease that are characterized malignant cells
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ophthalmologist
Definition
ophthalmology-study diagnosis - treatment of the eye
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orthopedics
Definition
branch of surgery that deals w/ preservation and restoration of bones
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otolaryngologist
Definition
otolaryngology - ear and larynx ( voice box )
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pathology
Definition
general study characteristics cause and effects of diseases
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pediatirican
Definition
pediatrics - treatment of children (practitioner)
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psychiatry
Definition
psychiatrist - mental emotional behavioral disorder
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radiologist
Definition
radiology - various forms of radiation xrays in diagnosis and treatment of disease
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rheumatism
Definition
various disorders marked inflammation , degeneration and other with tissues, joints and structures
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surgery
Definition
greek word for handwork -
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urology
Definition
urinary tract in both genders , male reproductive system
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homeostasis
Definition
refers to the constant internal environment that is naturally maintained by the body
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aphonia
Definition
absence of voice sounds-
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aphasia
Definition
is the inability to communicate thru speech writing or signs-improper function of the brain
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dysphasia
Definition
speech impairment resulting from a brian lesion. Lack of coordination and inability to range words in proper order
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embolism
Definition
sudden blocking of an artery by foreign material that has been brought to its site of blockage by circulating blood
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pulmonary edema
Definition
effusion(escape) of fluid into the air spaces and tissue spaces of the lung
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dyspnea
Definition
early sign of pulmonary edema
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pulmonologist
Definition
pyschian who specializes in lung
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eupnea
Definition
normal breathing
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dyspnea
Definition
difficult breathing - patient complains of SOB
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apnea
Definition
temporary absence of breathing
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bradypnea
Definition
slow breathing
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tachypnea
Definition
fast breathing
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hyperpnea
Definition
excessive breathing
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diaphragm
Definition
separates the abdomen from the thoracic cavity-contracts and relaxes w each inspiration and expiration
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phrenic
Definition
pertaining to diaphragm , but sometimes means pertaining to the mind.
Term
pleura
Definition
membrane that surrounds each lung
Term
lymph nodes
Definition
small knots of tissue located in the mucous membrane of the pharynx - frequently biopsied to determine if cancer has spread from an internal organ
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lymphoma
Definition
cancer that originates in lymphatic system-that has spread
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tonsils
Definition
masses of lymphatic tissue lovated in depressions of the mucous membranes of the pharynx
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palatine tonsils
Definition
type of tonsils
Term
pharyngeal tonsils
Definition
also commonly known as adenoids
Term
lymphatic system
Definition
function is to collect fluid that escapes front the blood capillaries and return it to the circulation- lymph nodes, lymph vessels, lymph, tonsils, thymus, and spleen make up the system
Term
ballon angioplasty
Definition
uses a balloon catheter that is inflated inside an artery to flatten the plaque against the arterial wall.
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cardiopulmonary bypass
Definition
methods used to divert blood away from the heart and lungs temporarily when surgery of the heart and major vessels is performed
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pulse
Definition
periodic thrust felt over arteries, consistent w heartbeat
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cerebral aneurysm
Definition
ballooning out of blood vessel - pose a danger of rupture w/i skull. refers to cerebrum or brain -
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arteriosclerosis
Definition
thickening and loss of the walls of the arteries - yello fatty plague
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aneurysm
Definition
ballooning out of the wall of a vessel usually an artery,caused by congenital defect or weakness of the wall
Term
angiomas
Definition
tumors consisting of blood vessels (hemangioma) of lymph vessels - usually benign
Term
blood vessels
Definition
five types of blood vessels - arteries,smaller arteries called arterioles, veins, smaller veins called venules, and capillaries
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aortic
Definition
largest artery in the body
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arterial and venous
Definition
pertaining to the arteries and veins
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cardiomyopathy
Definition
disease of the heart muscle itself
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endocardium
Definition
forms the lining inside the heart
Term
myocardium
Definition
heart muscle
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coronary arteries
Definition
blood vessels that supply oxygen to the heart
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pericardium
Definition
sac made up of double membrane, encloses the heart
Term
visceral pericardium
epicardium
Definition
the innermost layer of the pericardium
Term
capillaries
Definition
important feature of being the site where the oxygen and waste carbon dioxide are exchanged
Term
cardiovascular system
Definition
supplies body cells w needed substances, transports waste products for disposal, maintains the acid base balance of the body, prevents hemorrhage thru blood clotting, protects against disease and helps regulate body temperature
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arthrocentesis
Definition
excessive fluid can accumulate in a synovial joint after injury and must be extracted w a needle
Term
closed reduction
Definition
fracture restored to its normal position by manipulation w/o surgery
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