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- 1. disease a bone disease of unknown cause characterized by the excessive breakdown of bone tissue, followed by abnormal bone formation.
- 3. an abnormal increase in the outward curvature of the thoracic spine as viewed from the side.
- 6. a type of cancer that occurs in blood making cells found in the red bone marrow.
- 8. fracture a broken bone that occurs when the bone is pressed together on itself.
- 11. a deficiency disease occurring in children.
- 12. specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the foot.
- 16. the five bones that form the palms of the hand.
- 17. the boney structure units of the spinal column.
- 18. the surgical fusion of two bones to stiffen a joint, such as an ankle, elbow, or shoulder.
- 19. a substitute for a diseased or missing body part, such as a leg that has been amputated.
- 21. the surgical suturing, or wiring together, of bones.
- 22. thinner than average bone density.
- 27. blood within a joint.
- 29. an inflammation of the bone marrow and adjacent bone.
- 34. abnormal softening of bones in adults.
- 37. valgus an abnormal enlargement of the joint at the base of the great toe, also known as a bunion.
- 38. x ray absorptiometry low exposure radiographic measurement of the spine and hips to measure bone density.
- 39. pertaining to the formation of blood cells.
- 40. an abnormal increase in the forward curvature of the lumbar spine.
- 42. an inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the sternum.
- 43. the death of bone tissue due to insufficient blood supply.
- 44. a rounded bony projection on the tibia and fibula on the sides of each ankle joint.
- 46. the abnormal softening of cartilage.
- 47. a malformation of the skull due to the premature closure of the cranial sutures.
- 48. form that part of the foot to which the toes are attached.
- 50. a degenerative disorder that can cause the loss of normal spinal structure and function.
- 53. fracture occurs when a weakened bone breaks under normal strain.
- 54. vertebroplasty performed to treat osteoporosis related compression fractures.
- 55. an abnormal lateral (sideways) curvature of the spine.
- 57. the visual examination of the internal structure of a joint.
- 59. pain of the lumbar region of the spine, also known as low back pain.
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- 2. the surgical loosening of an ankylosed joint.
- 4. the surgical removal of a synovial membrane from a joint.
- 5. arthritis a chronic autoimmune disorder in which the joints and some organs of other body systems are attacked.
- 7. dysplasia a bone disorder of unknown cause that destroys normal bone structure and replaces it with fibrous (scarlike) tissue.
- 9. a slow growing benign tumor derived from cartilage cells.
- 10. fracture one in which the bone is splintered or crushed.
- 13. originating within an individual.
- 14. a mechanical appliance, such as a leg brace or a splint, that is specially designed to control, correct, or compensate for impaired limb function.
- 15. hip fracture usually caused by weakening of the bones due to osteoporosis and can occur either spontaneously or as the result of a fall.
- 20. an inflammation of the periosteum.
- 23. the partial displacement of a bone from its joint.
- 24. originating within another.
- 25. rheumatoid arthritis an autoimmune disorder that affects children ages 16 years or less with symptoms that include stiffness, pain, joint swelling, skin rash, fever, slowed growth, and fatigue.
- 26. the form of arthritis that is most commonly associated with aging.
- 28. bifida a congenital defect that occurs during early pregnancy when the spinal canal fails to close completely around the spinal cord to protect it.
- 30. the forward slipping movement of the body of one of the lower lumbar vertebrae on the vertebra or sacrum below it.
- 31. a benign bony projection covered with cartilage.
- 32. the grating sound heard when the ends of a broken bone move together.
- 33. the surgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity.
- 35. the bony structure that forms the upper portion of the sternum.
- 36. the surgical removal of a lamina or posterior portion of a vertebra.
- 41. fracture a fracture in which the bone has been twisted apart.
- 45. a marked loss of bone density and an increase in bone porosity that is frequently associated with aging.
- 49. the large circular cavity in each side of the pelvis that articulates with the head of the femur to form the hip joint, also known as the hip socket.
- 51. fixation a fracture treatment in which a plate or pins are placed directly into the bone to hold the broken pieces in place.
- 52. fracture a break in which the bone is broken and there is an open wound in the skin.
- 56. surgeon a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders involving the bones, joints, and muscles.
- 57. spondylitis a form of rheumatoid arthritis that primarily causes inflammation of the joints between the vertebrae.
- 58. an inflammation of a bone.