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Which term refers to the condition of suffering from a disease?
Which term refers to the condition of suffering from a disease?
What does the term 'neonatal' relate to?
What does the term 'neonatal' relate to?
Which branch of science investigates the shapes and structures of living things?
Which branch of science investigates the shapes and structures of living things?
What does the term 'obstruction' refer to?
What does the term 'obstruction' refer to?
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What is the definition of 'auditory'?
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What does the term 'orthostatic' mean?
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What does the term 'lumbar' relate to?
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What is the definition of 'ligament'?
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What does the term 'myalgia' refer to?
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Which term refers to a traumatism or morbid, organic or functional change of tissues?
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What does the term 'malformation' refer to?
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What does the term 'metastasis' refer to?
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What does the term 'membran' refer to?
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What does the term 'minimal' mean?
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What does the term 'medial' mean?
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What does the term 'maximum' mean?
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What does the term 'longitudinal' mean?
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Which term refers to the branch of science dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of bone, joint, muscle, and tendon disorders or diseases?
Which term refers to the branch of science dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of bone, joint, muscle, and tendon disorders or diseases?
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What is the term for the surgical cutting of a bone?
What is the term for the surgical cutting of a bone?
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Which term refers to the formation of a myelin sheath around a nerve fiber?
Which term refers to the formation of a myelin sheath around a nerve fiber?
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What is the term for localized paralysis that occurs in only one organ or one muscle group?
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Which term refers to a sensitive receptor receiving pain stimuli?
Which term refers to a sensitive receptor receiving pain stimuli?
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What is the term for the name given to degenerative diseases of the muscular system?
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Which term refers to pain along the course of a nerve for any reason?
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What is the term for a spasm due to a motor nerve disorder innervating striated muscles?
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Which term refers to the branch of surgery that deals with the nervous system?
Which term refers to the branch of surgery that deals with the nervous system?
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What is the term for heart muscle?
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What does the term 'malign' refer to?
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What does the term 'mental' relate to?
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What does the term 'membran' refer to?
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What does the term 'minimal' mean?
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What does the term 'metastasis' refer to?
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What does the term 'larynx' refer to?
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What does the term 'longitudinal' mean?
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What does the term 'localization' mean?
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What does the term 'limitation' mean?
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What does the term 'medial' mean?
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Which term refers to the inflammation of muscle tissue due to a systemic infection or other inflammation?
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What is the term for the surgical cutting of a bone?
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Which term refers to the condition of underdeveloped muscles or muscle atrophy?
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What is the term for the white, lipid structured sheath of nerve fibers in the cerebrospinal system?
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Which term refers to the localized paralysis that occurs in only one organ or one muscle group?
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What is the term for a sensitive receptor receiving pain stimuli?
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Which term refers to the branch of surgery that deals with the nervous system?
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What is the term for the heart muscle?
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Which term refers to a spasm due to a motor nerve disorder innervating striated muscles?
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What is the term for the branch of science dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of bone, joint, muscle, and tendon disorders or diseases?
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Which term refers to the condition of suffering from a disease?
Which term refers to the condition of suffering from a disease?
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What does the term 'orthostatic' mean?
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Which branch of science investigates the shapes and structures of living things?
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What does the term 'obstruction' refer to?
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What does the term 'myalgia' refer to?
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What is the definition of 'ligament'?
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What does the term 'lumbar' relate to?
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What does the term 'auditory' mean?
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Which term refers to a sensitive receptor receiving pain stimuli?
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What is the term for the condition of suffering from a disease?
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What is the term for the closure or obstruction of a natural cavity in the body?
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What is the term for the degeneration event that causes destruction or fragmentation of a cell or tissue?
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What is the term for the excessive fat accumulation in the subcutaneous connective tissue in the body?
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What is the term for the branch of science dealing with hearing and hearing disorders?
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What is the term for the long and thin muscle fibers that change shape according to the type of muscle?
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What is the term for the increased inward curving of the lumbar spine?
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What is the term for the closure or obstruction of a natural cavity, such as a vessel or bowel?
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What is the term for the branch of medicine that deals with the investigation and treatment of tumors?
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What is the term for the starting point or source of something?
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Which term refers to a congenital anomaly in an organ or part of the body?
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What is the term for a serious and fatal disease or tumor?
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What does the term 'manuel' mean?
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What is the term for the state of being fully developed?
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What does the term 'minimal' mean?
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What does the term 'membran' refer to?
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What does the term 'larynx' refer to?
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What does the term 'metastasis' refer to?
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What does the term 'localization' mean?
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What does the term 'medial' mean?
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Which term refers to the formation of a myelin sheath around a nerve fiber?
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What does the term 'myalgia' refer to?
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What does the term 'neuropathy' refer to?
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What does the term 'orthopedics' refer to?
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What does the term 'neurology' refer to?
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What does the term 'neuralgia' refer to?
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What does the term 'myotonia' refer to?
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What does the term 'neuromuscular' refer to?
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What does the term 'neuron' refer to?
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Which term refers to the process of providing or obtaining food?
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What is the term for the closure or obstruction of a natural cavity in the body?
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Which term refers to the branch of science dealing with hearing and hearing disorders?
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What does the term 'auscultation' mean?
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What is the term for an increased inward curving of the lumbar spine?
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Which term refers to the condition of suffering from a disease?
Which term refers to the condition of suffering from a disease?
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What does the term 'necrosis' refer to?
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What is the term for the state of being dead or mortal in living things?
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Which term refers to the smaller of two similar structures?
Which term refers to the smaller of two similar structures?
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What is the term for the condition marked by the loss of viability (death) of cells or tissues?
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Which term refers to a limited or separated tumor, infection, lesion, etc. in a certain area?
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What is the term for the state of being fully developed?
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Which term refers to a congenital anomaly in an organ or part of the body?
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What does the term 'menta' refer to?
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Which term refers to the transfer of local manifestations of a disease (especially cancer) to other parts of the body?
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What does the term 'larynx' refer to?
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What is the term for a serious and fatal disease or tumor?
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What does the term 'membran' refer to?
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Which term refers to the middle or intermediate part of an anatomical structure?
Which term refers to the middle or intermediate part of an anatomical structure?
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What does the term 'minimal' mean?
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Which term refers to the inflammation of muscle tissue due to a systemic infection or other inflammation?
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What is the term for the restoration of movement to an organ that has lost its ability to move?
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What does the term 'myopathy' refer to?
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What is the term for the absence or disappearance of muscle tonicity?
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What is the term for the formation of myelin sheath around a nerve fiber?
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What is the term for the branch of surgery that deals with the nervous system?
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What is the term for the pain along the course of a nerve for any reason?
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What is the term for localized paralysis that occurs in only one organ or one muscle group?
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What is the term for a sensitive receptor receiving pain stimuli?
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What does the term 'lymphedema' refer to?
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Which term refers to a condition characterized by decreased nervous excitability or muscle tone?
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What is the term for a swelling caused by the enlargement of a certain area of the vein?
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What does the term 'emboli' refer to?
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What is the term for little or insufficient air exchange in the lungs?
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What does the term 'hypotonia' refer to?
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What does the term 'aneurysm' refer to?
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Which term refers to the fusion of the bone parts that make up the joint, resulting in stiffness and loss of mobility?
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What is the term for the inflammation of the fascia, characterized by increased fibroblasts in the fascia?
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Which term refers to the involuntary movements of the hands and fingers, with uninterrupted bending in various directions?
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What is the term for the partial or complete loss of the ability to speak or understand spoken words?
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Which term refers to the paralysis of the muscles on one side of the face due to the destruction of the facial nerve?
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What is the term for the abnormal increase in the tone of a muscle or an organ?
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Which term refers to the partial or total loss of sensation in a part of the body?
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What is the term for the branch of science that investigates health problems in the elderly?
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Which term refers to the device used to measure angles?
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What is the term for the abnormal increase in the nutrition of an organ?
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Which term refers to the fusion of the bone parts that make up the joint, resulting in stiffness and loss of mobility?
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What is the term for the inflammation of the fascia, characterized by increased fibroblasts in the fascia?
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Which term refers to the involuntary movements of the hands and fingers, characterized by uninterrupted bending in various directions?
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What is the term for the complete paralysis of half of the body?
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Which term refers to the abnormal increase in the tone of a muscle or an organ?
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What does the term 'dorsal' relate to?
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What is the term for the excessive bending of a limb or organ?
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Which term refers to the branch of science that investigates health problems in the elderly?
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What is the term for the device used to measure angles?
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Which term refers to the inability to do any work?
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Which term refers to the decreased nervous excitability or muscle tone?
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What does the term 'aneurysm' refer to?
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Which term refers to the condition of having little or insufficient air exchange in the lungs?
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Which term refers to the abnormal increase in the nutrition of an organ?
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Which term refers to the fusion of the bone parts that make up the joint, resulting in stiffness and loss of mobility?
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What is the term for the inflammation of the fascia, characterized by increased fibroblasts in the fascia?
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What is the term for the involuntary movements of the hands and fingers, with uninterrupted bending in various directions?
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Which term refers to the partial or complete loss of the ability to speak or understand spoken words?
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What is the term for the paralysis of the muscles of one side of the face due to the destruction of the nervus facialis?
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Which term refers to the abnormal increase in the tone of a muscle or an organ?
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What is the term for the complete paralysis of half of the body?
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Which term refers to the hypersensitivity to the sense of pain?
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What is the term for the weak muscular contraction resulting from the spontaneous activation of a group of muscle fibers?
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Which term refers to the partial or total loss of sensation in a part of the body?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology and Concepts
- Condition of suffering from a disease: Refers to the state of being afflicted by an illness or disorder.
- Neonatal: Pertains to newborns, specifically the first 28 days after birth.
- Branch of science investigating shapes and structures: Known as morphology, it studies the form and structure of organisms.
- Obstruction: Refers to a blockage or closing of a natural cavity within the body.
- Auditory: Relates to the sense of hearing.
- Orthostatic: Pertains to the position of standing; often associated with blood pressure changes upon standing.
- Auscultation: A clinical examination technique that involves listening to internal body sounds, typically with a stethoscope.
- Lumbar: Relates to the lower back region, specifically the area of the spine between the rib cage and pelvis.
- Ligament: A fibrous tissue that connects bones to other bones at joints.
- Myalgia: Refers to muscle pain or discomfort.
- Traumatism: The presence of injury or damage to tissues, either organic or functional.
- Malformation: A congenital defect or abnormal shape of an organ or body part.
- Metastasis: The spread of cancer cells from the original site to other parts of the body.
- Larynx: The voice box, located in the throat, involved in sound production and protecting the airway.
- Localized: Refers to something restricted to a particular area or part of the body.
- Membran: Pertains to membranes, which are thin layers of tissue that cover or line organs.
- Minimal: Refers to the least possible amount or degree.
- Medial: Pertains to being closer to the midline of the body.
- Maximum: Refers to the greatest amount or degree.
- Longitudinal: Describes something that runs parallel to the longest dimension of an object.
- Orthopedics: The medical specialty concerned with diagnoses and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders.
- Osteotomy: The surgical cutting or reshaping of a bone.
- Myelination: The process of forming a myelin sheath around a nerve fiber, which increases the speed of electrical signal transmission.
- Localized paralysis: Paralysis affecting a specific organ or muscle group only.
- Nociceptor: A sensory receptor that responds to painful stimuli.
- Myopathy: A general term for diseases affecting muscle tissue.
- Neuralgia: Pain along the course of a nerve.
- Myotonia: A condition characterized by delayed relaxation of muscles after contraction.
- Neurology: The branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.
- Neuromuscular: Pertaining to the relationship between nerves and muscles.
- Tumor: A mass of tissue that may be benign or malignant; studies of tumors fall under oncology.
- Necrosis: The death of tissue due to disease, injury, or lack of blood flow.
- Localization: Refers to the identification of the specific occurrence of an event or condition in a defined area.
- Fat accumulation: Excessive buildup of fat within subcutaneous tissues, often associated with obesity.
- Branch of science dealing with hearing: Refers to audiology, focusing on hearing and auditory disorders.
- Inward curving of the lumbar spine: Associated with a condition called lordosis, which can affect posture.
- Sensitivity to food: Refers to the process of providing or obtaining nutrition, essential for health.
- Manuel: Typically relates to manual, meaning involving the hands or requiring skill.
- Congenital anomaly: A birth defect or irregular condition that affects structure or function of an organ.
This concise collection of medical terminology and definitions aids in understanding critical health-related concepts.
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Test your knowledge of physiotherapy terminology with this quiz! From general terms like "lateral" and "lesion" to more specific terms like "neurological" and "orthopedic," this quiz covers a range of terminology used in the field of physiotherapy. Challenge yourself and see how well you know the language of physiotherapy.