Across
- 4. surgical fusion of two bones
- 7. word part for abnormal softening
- 11. surgical incision into the skull
- 13. what does the softening of the bones in adults called?
- 14. inflammation of the bone
- 15. curvature of the spine
Down
- 1. joint stiffness
- 2. word part for tissue death as a result of a lack of bloodflow
- 3. word part for surgical repair
- 5. word part for blood
- 6. a doctor who specializes in treating the disorders of the foot
- 8. inflammation of the joints
- 9. a type of cancer affecting the red bone marrow
- 10. decrease in bone density associated with aging
- 12. this structure deteriates as we age and may cause knee pain when walking