Medical Terms Flashcards

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Arthritis

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A condition causing inflammation of the joints, leading to pain and stiffness.

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Atrophy

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The wasting away or decrease in size of an organ or tissue in the body.

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Bursitis

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Inflammation of the bursa, a small fluid-filled sac that acts as a cushion between a bone and other moving parts.

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Contracture

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A permanent tightening of muscles, tendons, skin, and nearby tissues that causes the joints to shorten and become very stiff.

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Contusion

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A bruise caused by a blow to the body, causing blood vessels to burst under the skin.

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Dislocation

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An injury where a bone is forced out of its normal position in a joint.

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Epicondylitis

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Inflammation of the tendons surrounding an epicondyle, often referred to as tennis elbow or golfer's elbow.

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Fascitis

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Inflammation of the fascia, a band or sheet of connective tissue, primarily collagen, beneath the skin.

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Myositis

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Inflammation of the muscles that can cause muscle weakness and pain.

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Myositis Ossificans

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A condition where bone tissue forms inside muscle or other soft tissue after an injury.