Medical Terminology Test 4 Ch. 14 (Part 1D) – Flashcards
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ostectomy
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excision of bone
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osteclasis
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(surgical) breaking of a bone (to correct a deformity)
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patellectomy
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excision of the patella
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phalangectomy
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excision of a finger or toe bone
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rachiotomy
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incision into the vertebral column
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spondylosyndesis
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fusing together of the vertebrae (spinal fusion)
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synovectomy
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excision of the synovial membrane (of a joint)
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tarsectomy
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excision of (one or more) tarsal bones
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tenomyoplasty
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surgical repair of the tendon and muscle
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tenorrhaphy
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suture of a tendon
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vertebroplasty
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surgical repair of teh vetebra
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arthrography
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radiographic imaging of a joint (with contrast media)
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arthroscopy
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visual examination of a joint (used for a diarthrodial (movable) joint
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electromyogram (EMG)
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record of the (intrinsic) electrical activity in a skeletal muscle
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athralgia
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pain in the joint
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atrophy
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without development (wasting)
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bradykinesia
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slow movement
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carpal
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pertaining to the wrist
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cranial
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pertaining to the cranium
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dyskinesia
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difficult movement
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dystrophy
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abnormal development
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femoral
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pertaining to the femur
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humeral
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pertaining to the humerus
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hyperkinesia
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excessive movement (overactive)
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hypertrophy
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excessive development
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iliofemoral
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pertaining to the ilium and femur
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intercostal
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pertaining to between the ribs
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intervertebral
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pertaining to between the vertebrae
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intracranial
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pertaining to within the cranium
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ischiofibular
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pertaining to the ischium and fibula
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ischiopubic
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pertaining to the ischium and pubis
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lumbar
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pertaining to the loins (the part of the back between the thorax and pelvis)
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lumbocostal
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pertaining to the loins and the ribs
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lumbosacral
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pertaining to the lumbar regions (loin) and the sacrum
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osteoblast
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developing bone (cell)
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osteocyte
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bone cell
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osteonescrosis
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abnormal death of bone (tissues)
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pelvic
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pertaining to the pelvis
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pelvisacral
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pertaining to the pelvis and the sacrum
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pubic
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pertaining to the pubis
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pubofemoral
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pertaining to the pubis and femor
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sacral
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pertaining to the sacrum
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sternoclavicular
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pertaining to the sternum and clavicle
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sternoid
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resembling the sternum
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subcostal
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pertaining to below the rib
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submandibular
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pertaining to below the mandible
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submaxillary
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pertaining to below the maxilla
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subscapular
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pertaining to below the scapula
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substernal
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pertaining to below the sternum
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suprapatellar
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pertaining to above the patella
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suprascapular
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pertaining to above the scapula
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symphysis
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growing together (as in symphysis pubis)
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vertebrocostal
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pertaining to the vertibrae and ribs
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Chiropodist, podiatrist
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specialist in treating and diagnosing diseases and disorders of the foot, including medical and surgical treatment
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chiropractic
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system of therapy that consists of manipulation of the vertebral column
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chiropractor
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specialist in chiropractic
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crepitus
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the crackling sound heard when two bones rub against each other or grating caused by the rubbing together of dry surfaces of a joint; also called crepitation
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orthopedics (ortho)
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branch of medicine dealing with the study and treatment of diseases and abnormalities of the musculoskeletal system
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orthopedist
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physician who specializes in orthopedics
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orthotics
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making and fitting of orthopedic appliances, such as arch supports, used to support, align, prevent, or correct deformities
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orthotist
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a person who specializes in orthotics
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osteopath
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physician who specializes in osteopathy
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osteopathy
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therapy based on the assumption that restoring health is best accomplished by manipulating the skeleton and muscles
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prosthesis (pl. prostheses)
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an artificial substitute for a missing body part such as a leg, eye, or total hip replacement
