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MusculoSkeletal System terms
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Myo
 Definition
Refers to Muscules
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Osteo
 Definition
Refers to bones
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Artho
 Definition
Refers to joints
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Myel
 Definition
Refers to Bone Marrow
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Tendin
 Definition
Refers to Tendons
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Ligmeto
 Definition
Refers to Ligaments
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Burs
 Definition
Refers to Bursa
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A
 Definition
Refers to the absence/ without
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Ab
 Definition
Refers to moving away
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Ad
 Definition
Refers to moving towards
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Brady
 Definition
Refers to something slow
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Dya
 Definition
Refers to something painful
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Hyper
 Definition
Refers to something excessive
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al
 Definition
Means pertaining to
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algia
 Definition
Refers to pain
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ar
 Definition
Means pertaining to
Term
asthenia
 Definition
Mean weakness
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centesis
 Definition
Refers to a surgical puncture to aspirate fluid
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clast
 Definition
Means a break
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desis
 Definition
Refers to surgical fixation, fusion
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ectomy
 Definition
Refers to an excision
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gram
 Definition
Refers to radiographic imaging, recording
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graphy
 Definition
Process of recording
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ic
 Definition
Means pertaining to
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itis
 Definition
Refers to Inflammation
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lysis
 Definition
Means loosening
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malacia
 Definition
Means softening
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oid
 Definition
Means resembling
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oma
 Definition
Refers to a tumor
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osis
 Definition
Refers to Abnormal reduction
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penia
 Definition
Refers to an abnormal reduction
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physis
 Definition
refers to growth
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plasty
 Definition
Refers to surgical repair
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rrhaphy
 Definition
Means suturing
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sarcoma
 Definition
Refers to an malignant tumor
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scopy
 Definition
refers to the process of viewing
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tomy
 Definition
Refers to an incision
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trophy
 Definition
Refers to Nourishment
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ankyl/o
 Definition
Means stiff
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arthr/o
 Definition
Means joint
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carp/o
 Definition
Refers to the carpals
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chondr/o
 Definition
Means cartilage
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clavic/o
 Definition
Refers to the Clavicle
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cost/o
 Definition
Refers to ribs
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crani/o
 Definition
Cranium
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Electr/o
 Definition
Eletricity
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fasci/o
 Definition
Fascia
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fibr/o
 Definition
Fibrous connective tissue
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kinesi/o
 Definition
Movement
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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
 Definition
Bent foward, increased concavity of the spine
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lumb/o
 Definition
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
 Definition
menisc/o
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patell/o
 Definition
Patella, kneecap
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pelv/i
 Definition
Pelvis, pelvic bone
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petr/o
 Definition
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
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rhabd/o
 Definition
Rod-shaped
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sarc/o
 Definition
Flesh, connective tissue
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scoli/o
 Definition
Crooked, curved
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spondyl/o
 Definition
Vertebra, spine, vertebral column
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tars/o
 Definition
Tarsals, ankle bones
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ten/o
 Definition
Tendon
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vertebr/o
 Definition
Vertebra, spine, vertebral column
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BDT
 Definition
Bone Density Testing
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CTS
 Definition
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Term
EMG
 Definition
Electromyography
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MD
 Definition
Muscular Dystrophy
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MG
 Definition
Myasthenia Gravis
Term
OA
 Definition
Osteoarthritis
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OP
 Definition
Occupational Therapy
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THR
 Definition
Total Hip Replacement
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PKR
 Definition
Partial Knee Replacement
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PMR
 Definition
Polymyalgia Rheumatica
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RA
 Definition
Rheumatoid Arthritis
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ROM
 Definition
Range of Motion
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RSD
 Definition
Repetitive Stress Disorder
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TKR
 Definition
Total knee replacement
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Achilles Tendon
 Definition
The tendon that connects the calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus) to the heel bone (calcaneus). It plays a critical role in walking, running, and jumping. Frequently injured in sports, leading to conditions such as Achilles tendinitis or rupture
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Paget's Disease of Bone
 Definition
A chronic bone disorder causing abnormal bone remodeling, leading to weakened, enlarged, and deformed bones. It commonly affects the pelvis, skull, spine, and legs. Early diagnosis is essential to prevent fractures and manage symptoms.
Term
Baker's Cyst
 Definition
A fluid-filled sac located behind the knee, often resulting from joint inflammation or conditions like arthritis. A Baker’s cyst is common in patients with osteoarthritis or knee injuries. It can cause swelling, discomfort, and limited knee movement.
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Erb’s Palsy
 Definition
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 in affected individuals.
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