Broken Collarbone Glossary of Terms
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Acetaminophen: A nonaspirin pain reliever or analgesic. Acetaminophen may be given alone t... See the entire definition of AcetaminophenAcquired: Not inherited, or present at birth (congenital), but developing after birth. For... See the entire definition of AcquiredAcromion: The projection of the scapula (the shoulder blade) that forms the point of the s... See the entire definition of AcromionArms: An appendage in anatomy and in clinical trials. See: Arm. Aspirin: Once the Bayer trademark for acetylsalicylic acid, now the common name for this a... See the entire definition of AspirinBreathing: The process of respiration, during which air is inhaled into the lungs through ... See the entire definition of BreathingBruise: Injury of the soft tissues that results in breakage of the local capillaries and l... See the entire definition of BruiseCancer: An abnormal growth of cells which tend to proliferate in an uncontrolled way and, ... See the entire definition of CancerChest: The area of the body located between the neck and the abdomen. The chest contains t... See the entire definition of ChestClavicle: The bone extending from the breastbone (sternum) at the base of the front of the... See the entire definition of ClavicleCollarbone: A horizontal bone above the first rib that makes up the front part of the shou... See the entire definition of CollarboneComplication: In medicine, an unanticipated problem that arises following, and is a result... See the entire definition of ComplicationCrepitus: A clinical sign in medicine that is characterized by a peculiar crackling, crink... See the entire definition of CrepitusCT scan: Computerized tomography scan. Pictures of structures within the body created by a... See the entire definition of CT scanDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of Diagnosis
Dystocia: Difficult or abnormal labor or delivery. Elbow: The juncture of the long bones in the middle portion of the upper extremity. The bo... See the entire definition of ElbowEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentForearm: The portion of the upper limb from the elbow to the wrist. The forearm has two bo... See the entire definition of ForearmFracture: A break in bone or cartilage. Although usually a result of trauma, a fracture ca... See the entire definition of FractureGenetic: Having to do with genes and genetic Ibuprofen: A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is commonly used to treat pa... See the entire definition of IbuprofenInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionInjury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryJoint: The area where two bones are attached for the purpose of permitting body parts to m... See the entire definition of JointLigament: A tough band of connective tissue that connects various structures, such as two ... See the entire definition of LigamentLungs: The lungs are a pair of breathing organs located with the chest which remove carbon... See the entire definition of LungsNeck: The part of the body joining the head to the shoulders. Also, any narrow or constric... See the entire definition of NeckNerve: A bundle of fibers that uses electrical and chemical signals to transmit sensory an... See the entire definition of NerveOpen fracture: A fracture in which the bone is sticking through the skin. Also called a co... See the entire definition of Open fracture
Orthopedist: An orthopedic surgeon, a physician who corrects congenital or functional abno... See the entire definition of OrthopedistOsteoporosis: Thinning of the bones, with reduction in bone mass, due to depletion of calc... See the entire definition of OsteoporosisPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPrescription: A physician's order for the preparation and administration of a drug or dev... See the entire definition of PrescriptionPrimary care: A patient's main source for regular medical care, ideally providing continui... See the entire definition of Primary carePrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisRange of motion: The full movement potential of a joint, usually its range of flexion and ... See the entire definition of Range of motionRehabilitation: The process of helping a person who has suffered an illness or injury rest... See the entire definition of RehabilitationScan: As a noun, the data or image obtained from the examination of organs or regions of... See the entire definition of ScanScapula: The shoulder blade (or "wingbone"), the familiar flat triangular bone at the back... See the entire definition of ScapulaSeizure: Uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain, which may produce a physical conv... See the entire definition of SeizureShoulder: A structure made up of two main bones: the scapula (shoulder blade) and the hume... See the entire definition of ShoulderShoulder dystocia: The baby's shoulder becomes wedged behind the mother's pubis, sometimes... See the entire definition of Shoulder dystociaSternum: The long flat bone in the upper middle of the front of the chest. The sternum art... See the entire definition of SternumSurgeon: A physician who treats disease, injury, or deformity via operative or manual meth... See the entire definition of Surgeon
Surgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgeryTrauma: A physical or emotional injury. Tylenol: See: Acetaminophen. Ultrasound: High-frequency sound waves. Ultra-sound waves can be bounced off tissues by us... See the entire definition of UltrasoundVascular: Relating to blood vessels. For example, the vascular system in the body includes... See the entire definition of VascularX-ray: High-energy radiation with waves shorter than those of visible light. X-ray is used... See the entire definition of X-ray
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