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Chapter 5 Flashcards

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active

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causing action or change

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activity

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the state of being active

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contract

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draw together or shorten

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fiber

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a strand of fliament

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multidisciplinary

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involving health care providers from more than one profession

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muscle

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a tissue consisting of cells that can contract

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passive

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not active

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peristalsis

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waves of alternate constriction and relaxation in a tube

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skeletal

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pertaining to the skeleton

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tone

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tension present in resting muscles

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voluntary muscle

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muscle that is under the control of the will

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-ity

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condition state

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active

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movement

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con-

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with, together

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tract

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draw

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-ary

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pertaining to

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multi

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many

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disciplin

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instruction

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peri

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around

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stalsis

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constrict

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-al

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pertaining to

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skelet

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skeleton

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volunt

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free will

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atrophy

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the wasting away or diminished volume of tissue, an organ, or a body part

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hypertrophy

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Increase in size, but not in number, of an individual tissue element

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fascia

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sheet of fibrous connective tissue

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fibromyalgia

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pain in muscle fibers

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sprain

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a wrench or tear in a ligament

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strain

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overstretch or tear in a muscle or tendon

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tendon

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fibrous band that connects muscle to bone

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tendinitis

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Inflammation of a tendon

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cardiac

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pertaining to the heart

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Involuntary

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not under control of the will

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respiration

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process of breathing; fundamental process of life used to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide

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steroid

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large family of chemical substances found in many drugs, hormones, and body components

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striated muscle

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another term for skeletal muscle

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Ambulatory

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surgery or any other care provided without an overnight stay in a medical facility

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insertion (of a muscle)

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the attachment of a muscle to a more moveable part of the skeleton, as distinct from the orgin

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origin

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fixed source of a muscle at its attachment to bone

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pectoral

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pertaining to the chest

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pectoral girdle

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incomplete bony ring that attaches the upper limb to the axial skeleton

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rotator cuff

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part of the capsule of the shoulder joint

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-ory

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having the function of

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-ion

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action, condition

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insert

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put together

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pector

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chest

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-or

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one who does

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rotat

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rotate

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Bursitis

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inflammation of a bursa

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biceps branchii

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a muscle of the arm that has two heads or points of origin on the scapula

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brachialis

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muscle that lies underneath the biceps and is the strongest flexor of the forearm

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branchioradialis

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muscle that helps flex the forearm

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cyst

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an abnormal, fluid-containing sac

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dorsum

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the back of any part of the body (including the hand)

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deltoid

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large, fan-shaped muscle connecting the scapula and clavicle to the humerus

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dorsal

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pertaining to the back of any part of the body

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ventral

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pertaining to the belly or situated nearer to the surface of the belly

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ganglion

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fluid-containing swelling attached to the synovial sheath of a tendon

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latissimus dorsi

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the widest (broadest) muscle in the back

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stenosis

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narrowing of a passage

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thenar eminence

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the fleshy mass at the base of the thumb

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hypothenar eminence

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the fleshy mass at the base of the little finger

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triceps brachii

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muscle of the arm that has three heads or points of origin

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tenosynovitis

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inflammation of a tendon and its surrounding synovial sheath

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bi-

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two

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ceps

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head

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branchi

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of the arm

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-alis

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pertaining to

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branchi

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arm

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radi

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radius

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-oid

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resembling

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delt

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triangle

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dors

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back

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ventr

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belly

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-imus

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most

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latiss

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wide

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dorsi

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of the back

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thenar

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palm

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hypo-

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below, smaller

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tri

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three

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abduction

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action of moving away from the midline

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abduct

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to move away from the midline

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adductor

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muscle that moves the thing toward the midline

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adduction

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action of moving toward the midline

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calcaneus

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the heel bone

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calcaneal tendon (achilles)

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the tendon of the heel formed from gastrocnemius and soleus muscles and inserted into the calcaneus

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gastrocnemius

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major muscle in the back of the lower leg

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gluteus

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refers to one of three muscles in the buttocks

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gluteal

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pertaining to the buttocks

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maximus

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the gluteus maximus is the largest muscle in the body, covering a large part of each buttock

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medius

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the gluteus medius muscle is partially covered by the gluteus maximus

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minimus

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the glutes minimus is the smallest of the gluteal muscles and lies under the gluteus medius

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popliteal fossa

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the hollow at the back of the knee

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quadriceps femoris

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an anterior thigh muscle with four heads

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ab

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away from

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duct

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lead

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ad

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toward

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calcan

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calcaneus

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-ius

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pertaining to

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-eal

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pertaining to

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gastrocnem

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calf of leg

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glut

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buttocks

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poplit

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ham, back of knee

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quadri

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four

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-is

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belonging to, pertaining to

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femor

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femur

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assistive device

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tool, software, or hardware to assist in performing daily activies

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occupational therapy

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use of work and recreational activities to increase independent function

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orthotic

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orthopedic appliance to correct an abnormality

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orthotist

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specialist who makes and fits orthopedic appliances

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physiatry

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physical medicine

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physiatrist

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specialist in physical medicine

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physical medicine

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diagnosis and treatment by means of remedial agents, such as exercises, manipulation, heat, etc.

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physical therapy

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use of remedial processes to overcome a physical defect

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physiotherapy

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another term for physical therapy

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rehabilitation

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therapeutic restoration of an ability to function as before

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therapy

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systematic treatment of a disease, disfunction, or disorder

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therapeutic

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relating to the treatment of a disease or disorder

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therapist

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professional trained in the practice of a particular therapy

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-ive

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nature of

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assist

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aid, help

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device

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an appliance

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occupation

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work

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therapy

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treatment

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orthot

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correct

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phys

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nature

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iatr

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treatment

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physic

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body

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physi

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body

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re-

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again

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habilitat

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restore

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therapeut

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treatment

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therap

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treatment

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-ic

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pertaining to

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-ist

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specialist

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amputation

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removal of a limb, part of a limb, or other projecting body part

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contracture

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muscle shortening due to spasm or fibrosis

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prevention

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process to prevent occurrence of a disease or health problem

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prosthesis

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an artificial part to remedy a defect in the body

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restorative rehabilitation

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therapy that promotes renewal of health and strength

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-ation

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a process

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amput

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prune

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-ure

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result of

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contract

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pull together

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prevent

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prevent

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-ative

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quality of

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restor

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renew

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activities of daily living (ADLs)

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daily routines for mobility, personal care, bathing, dressing, eating, and moving

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antibody

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protein produced in response to an antigen

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biopsy

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removal of a tissue from a living person for laboratory examination

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electromyography

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recording of electrical activity in a muscle

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enzyme

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protein that induces change in other substances

150
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inflammation

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a basic complex of reactions in blood vessels and adjacent tissues in response to injury or abnormal stimulation

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ultrasonography

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delineation of deep structures using soundwaves

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antimetabolite

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a substance that replaces or inhibits a specific part of a cell’s normal metabolism

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corticosteriod

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a hormone produces by the adrenal cortex

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immunosuppressive

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substance that causes failure of the immune system

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anti-

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aganist

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body

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substance

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-opsy

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to view

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bi

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life

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-graphy

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process of recording

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electr

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electricity

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my

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muscle

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en-

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in

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zyme

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fermenting

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in-

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in

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flamm

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flame

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ultra

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beyond

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son

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sound

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-ite

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pertaining to, associated with

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anti

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aganist

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metabol

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change

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cortic

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from the cortex

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-steroid

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steroid

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-ive

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nature of

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immune

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immune response

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supress

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press under

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anabolic steroid

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prescription drug used by some athletes to increase muscle mass

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analgesia

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state in which pain is reduced

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analgesic

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agent that produces analgesia

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antimetabolite

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a substance that replaces or inhibits a specific part of a cell’s normal metabolism

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antipyretic

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agent that reduces fever

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contracture

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muscle shortening due to spasm or fibrosis

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corticosteroid

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a hormone produced by the adrenal cortex

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Duchenne muscular dystrophy

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a condition with the symmetrical weakness and wasting of pelvic, shoulder, and proximal limb muscle

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immunisuppressive

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substance that causes failure of the immune system

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ingredient

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an element in a mixture

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metabolism

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the constantly changing physical and chemical processes in the cell

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metabolite

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any product of metabolism

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myoglobin

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protein of muscle that stores and transports oxygen

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myopathy

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any disease of muscle

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myositis

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inflammation of muscle tissue

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rhabdomyolysis

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destruction of muscle to produce myoglobin

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statin

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a class of drug used to lower blood cholesterol levels

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tenosynovitis

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inflammation of a tendon and its surrounding synovial sheath

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thymectomy

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surgical removal of the thymus gland

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anabol

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to raise up

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ster

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solid

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-is

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cindition

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an

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without

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alges

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sensation of pain

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metabol

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change

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pyret

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fever

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contract

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pull together

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dys-

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bad, difficult

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trophy

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nourishment

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-ent

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end result

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gredi

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to go

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glob

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globe

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-pathy

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disease

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-sitis

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inflammation

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-lysis

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destruction

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rhabd

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rod shaped

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-itis

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inflammation

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ten

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tendon

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synov

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synovial membrane

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-ectomy

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surgical excision

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thym

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thymus gland

Medical Terminology (11 decks)

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