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Noun (thing)
Arthrocentesis
the removal of fluid from a joint by using a needle
The attending doctor suspected gout so he ordered arthrocentesis of the knee.
Noun (thing)
Arthrogram
an x-ray of a joint
As the surgeon was concerned, he ordered an arthrogram of the knee.
Adjective
Bilateral
connected to both sides of the body
He suffered bilateral ankle fractures as a result of his landing awkwardly after the jump.
Noun (thing)
Bunion
a growth of bone at the base of the big toe
Incorrect foot position while walking can cause bunions to form.
Adjective
Carpal
related or connected to the wrist
The human wrist is a complex joint which consists of 8 carpal bones.
Adjective
Dorsal
related or connected to the back of the body
Poor posture and sitting for long periods can contribute to dorsal pain.
Verb (infinitive)
Extension
the action of moving a limb to a straight position
The damaged tendon made extension of the limb painful.
Adjective
Femoral
related or connected connected to the thigh
Physiotherapy is very effective in dealing with femoral nerve pain.
Noun (thing)
Fissure
a long narrow opening in tissue or bone
The blood vessels run through the fissure in the bone.
Noun (thing)
Fracture
a crack or break in the bone
When he fell down the stairs, he suffered a fracture of the shoulder blade.
Adjective
Iliofemoral
related or connected to the hip or thigh bone
The iliofemoral ligament is the strongest ligament in the body.
Noun (thing)
Inversion
moving or turning inside out / upside down
Inversion of the belly button often occurs during pregnancy.
Noun (thing)
Lumbar vertebrae
small bones of the spine in the lower back
Five individual bones in the lower back form the lumbar vertebrae.
Noun (thing)
Osteoarthritis
a condition in which joints become stiff and painful
Obesity increases the risk of developing osteoarthritis.
Noun (thing)
Osteocytes
bone cells
Stress on bones is dealt with by osteocytes.
Noun (thing)
Osteomalacia
the softening of bones
Both vitamin D and calcium can have beneficial effects in the treatment of osteomalacia.
Noun (thing)
Pelvic bone
the hip bone
Women normally have a larger pelvic bone than men to aid in childbirth.
Noun (thing)
Radius
the thicker of the two bones in the forearm
Full movement should be restored 8 weeks after a fracture of the radius.
Noun (thing)
Rheumatic fever
a disease marked by joint pain and high temperature
Early diagnosis is the key to preventing rheumatic fever.
Noun (thing)
Sacrum
a triangular bone in the lower back
The sacrum is one of the strongest bones, as it supports the weight of the upper body.