Chapter 14: Words not built from word parts

Question 1

Dual x-ray absorptiometry (DXA)

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radiographic imaging, usually of the lumbar spine and hips, to measure bone loss and bone mineral density; the procedure utilizes low doses of radiation and is used in the diagnosis of osteoporosis and monitoring of treatment (also called dual energy x-ray absorptiometry [DEXA]. bone densitometry, and bone density test).

Question 2

MRI

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used to evaluate the bones and soft tissues of the shoulders, hips, elbows, knees, ankles, feet, and spinal cord for stenosis, spinal cord defects, and degenerative disk changes.

Question 3

Bone scan (nuke med)

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is used to detect the presence of metastatic disease of the bone and to monitor degenerative bone disease.

Question 4

Radiography of the bones and joints

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used to identify fractures or tumors, monitor healing, or identify abnormal structures

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Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) of the bone

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is an even more sensitive nuclear method for detecting abnormalities

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Bone markers

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blood and urine tests to determine the rate of bone turnover (resorption and formation; often used with DXA to diagnose and monitor treatment of osteoporosis and other bone disorders

Question 7

muscle biopsy

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removal of muscle tissue using a needle or small incision; used to assess musculoskeletal abnormalities involving weakness or pain such as muscular dystrophy, myasthenia gravis, and polymyositis

Question 8

crepitus

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crackling sensation heard or felt when two bones rub against each other or grating caused by the rubbing together of dry surfaces of a joint (also called crepitation)

Question 9

prosthesis

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artificial substitute for a missing body part such as a limb, joint, or eye

Question 10

chiropractic

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system of treatment that consists of manipulation of the vertebral column

Question 11

chiropractor (DC)

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specialist in manipulation of the vertebral column

Question 12

orthopedics

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branch of medicine dealing with the study and treatment of diseases and abnormalities of the musculoskeletal systemor

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thotics

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making and fitting of orthopedic appliances used to support, align, prevent, or treat musculoskeletal deformities; examples of appliances include braces, splints, and arch supports

Question 14

orthotist

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specialist in making and fitting appliances used to support, align, prevent, or treat musculoskeletal deformities

Question 15

osteopath (DO)

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physician who specializes in a system of medicine placing emphasis on the relation between organs and the musculoskeletal system

Question 16

osteopathy

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system of medicine that uses the usually forms of diagnosis and treatment but places greater emphasis on the relation between body organs and the musculoskeletal system; manipulation may be used in addition to other treatments

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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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rheumatologist

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physician who specializes in the study and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders characterized by inflammation and degeneration of structures (rheumatic diseases)

Question 19

rheumatology

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study and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders characterized by inflammation and degeneration of structures