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Musculoskeletal System Medical Terminology
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06/22/2025
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Term
Prefix: Arthr-,
 Definition
joint
Term
Prefix: Osteo-,
 Definition
Bone
Term
Prefix: My- / Myo-,
 Definition
Muscle
Term
Prefix: Chondr-,
 Definition
Cartilage
Term
Prefix: Sarc-,
 Definition
Flesh, muscle
Term
Prefix: Dys-,
 Definition
Painful, difficult, abnormal
Term
Prefix: Hyper-,
 Definition
Excessive, above normal
Term
Prefix: Hypo-,
 Definition
Under, below normal
Term
Prefix: Poly-,
 Definition
Many, much
Term
Prefix: Mono- / Uni-,
 Definition
One, single
Term
Prefix: Peri-,
 Definition
Around
Term
Prefix: Sub-,
 Definition
Under, below
Term
Prefix: Brady-,
 Definition
Slow
Term
Suffix: -itis,
 Definition
Inflammation
Term
Suffix: -ectomy,
 Definition
Surgical removal
Term
Suffix: -algia,
 Definition
Pain
Term
Suffix: -plasty,
 Definition
Surgical repair
Term
Suffix: -scopy,
 Definition
Visual examination
Term
Suffix: -oma,
 Definition
Tumor, mass
Term
Suffix: -lysis,
 Definition
Destruction, loosening
Term
Suffix: -pathy,
 Definition
Disease
Term
Suffix: -rrhexis,
 Definition
Rupture
Term
Suffix: -sclerosis,
 Definition
Hardening
Term
Suffix: -desis,
 Definition
Binding, fixation (of bone or joint)
Term
Suffix: -tomy,
 Definition
Incision, cutting into
Term
Suffix: -genic,
 Definition
Producing, originating
Term
Suffix: -clasia,
 Definition
Breaking, surgical fracture
Term
Suffix: -graphy,
 Definition
Process of recording
Term
Suffix: -plasm,
 Definition
Formation, growth
Term
Suffix: -stasis,
 Definition
Stopping, controlling
Term
Suffix: -tripsy,
 Definition
Crushing
Term
Suffix: -cele,
 Definition
Hernia, swelling
Term
Suffix: -rrhaphy,
 Definition
Suturing
Term
Suffix: -physis,
 Definition
Growth
Term
Suffix: -tonia,
 Definition
Tension, tone
Term
Suffix: -asthenia,
 Definition
Weakness
Term
Suffix: -kinesia,
 Definition
Movement
Term
Suffix: -porosis,
 Definition
Porous condition
Term
Suffix: -taxia,
 Definition
Coordination
Term
Root: Arthr/o,
 Definition
Joint
Term
Root: Oste/o,
 Definition
Bone
Term
Root: My/o,
 Definition
Muscle
Term
Root: Chondr/o,
 Definition
Cartilage
Term
Root: Sarc/o,
 Definition
Flesh
Term
Root: Ten/o / Tendin/o,
 Definition
Tendon
Term
Root: Fasci/o,
 Definition
Fascia (connective tissue)
Term
Root: Myel/o,
 Definition
Bone marrow or spinal cord (context-dependent)
Term
Root: Rhabd/o,
 Definition
Rod-shaped, striated (muscle)
Term
Root: Cervic/o,
 Definition
Neck
Term
Root: Cost/o,
 Definition
Rib
Term
Root: Crani/o,
 Definition
Skull
Term
Root: Humer/o,
 Definition
Upper arm bone
Term
Root: Ili/o,
 Definition
Ilium (part of hip bone)
Term
Root: Ischi/o,
 Definition
Ischium (lower part of pelvis)
Term
Root: Lumb/o,
 Definition
Lower back
Term
Root: Mandibul/o,
 Definition
Lower jaw
Term
Root: Maxill/o,
 Definition
Upper jaw
Term
Root: Metacarp/o,
 Definition
Hand bones
Term
Root: Metatars/o,
 Definition
Foot bones
Term
Root: Patell/o,
 Definition
Kneecap
Term
Root: Pelv/i,
 Definition
Pelvis
Term
Root: Phalang/o,
 Definition
Fingers and toes
Term
Root: Pub/o,
 Definition
Pubic bone
Term
Root: Radi/o,
 Definition
Radius (forearm bone)
Term
Root: Sacr/o,
 Definition
Sacrum
Term
Root: Scapul/o,
 Definition
Shoulder blade
Term
Root: Spondyl/o / Vertebr/o,
 Definition
Vertebrae (spinal bones)
Term
Root: Tibi/o,
 Definition
Tibia (shin bone)
Term
Root: Ulna/o,
 Definition
Ulna (forearm bone)
Term
Root: Tend/o,
 Definition
Tendon
Term
Root: Myos/o,
 Definition
Muscle (variant)
Term
Root: Burs/o,
 Definition
Bursa (fluid-filled sac)
Term
Root: Calc/o / Calcane/o,
 Definition
Heel bone or calcium
Term
Abbreviation: Fx,
 Definition
Fracture
Term
Abbreviation: ROM,
 Definition
Range of motion
Term
Abbreviation: ORIF,
 Definition
Open reduction internal fixation
Term
Abbreviation: MRI,
 Definition
Magnetic resonance imaging
Term
Abbreviation: ACL,
 Definition
Anterior cruciate ligament
Term
Abbreviation: PCL,
 Definition
Posterior cruciate ligament
Term
Abbreviation: NSAIDs,
 Definition
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Term
Abbreviation: SLE,
 Definition
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Term
Abbreviation: BMD,
 Definition
Bone mineral density
Term
Abbreviation: DVT,
 Definition
Deep vein thrombosis
Term
Abbreviation: TMJ,
 Definition
Temporomandibular joint
Term
Abbreviation: OA,
 Definition
Osteoarthritis
Term
Abbreviation: RA,
 Definition
Rheumatoid arthritis
Term
Abbreviation: CT,
 Definition
Computed tomography
Term
Abbreviation: EMG,
 Definition
Electromyography
Term
Eponym: Gout,
 Definition
A type of arthritis
Term
Eponym: Paget’s disease,
 Definition
Chronic bone disorder
Term
Eponym: Achilles tendon,
 Definition
Tendon at the back of the ankle
Term
Eponym: Carpal tunnel syndrome,
 Definition
Condition involving wrist compression
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