Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Glossary of Terms
The following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome article.
Abnormal: Outside the expected norm, or uncharacteristic of a particular patient. Alcoholism: Physical dependence on alcohol to the extent that stopping alcohol use would b... See the entire definition of AlcoholismArthritis: Inflammation of a joint. When joints are inflamed they can develop stiffness, w... See the entire definition of ArthritisAtrophy: A wasting away or diminution. Muscle atrophy is a decrease in muscle mass, often ... See the entire definition of AtrophyCarpal tunnel syndrome: Compression and irritation of the median nerve as it passes under ... See the entire definition of Carpal tunnel syndromeCure: 1. To heal, to make well, to restore to good health. 2. A time withou... See the entire definition of CureDiabetes: Refers to diabetes mellitus or, less often, to diabetes insipidus. Diabetes mell... See the entire definition of DiabetesDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisElbow: The juncture of the long bones in the middle portion of the upper extremity. The bo... See the entire definition of ElbowEndocrine: Pertaining to hormones and the glands that make and secrete them into the blood... See the entire definition of EndocrineFlexion: The process of bending, or the state of being bent. For example, flexion of the f... See the entire definition of FlexionForearm: 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 FractureHypothyroid: Deficiency of thyroid hormone which is normally made by the thyroid gland wh... See the entire definition of HypothyroidismIbuprofen: A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is commonly used to treat pa... See the entire definition of Ibuprofen
Infection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionInflammation: A localized reaction that produces redness, warmth, swelling, and pain as a ... See the entire definition of InflammationInjury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryInternal medicine: The medical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis and medical treatment ... See the entire definition of Internal medicineLigament: A tough band of connective tissue that connects various structures, such as two ... See the entire definition of LigamentMedian: The middle, as in the median strip in a highway. For example, the median nerve is ... See the entire definition of MedianMononeuropathy: A disorder of a single nerve or nerve trunk. Mononeuropathies may be due t... See the entire definition of MononeuropathyMuscle: Muscle is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. T... See the entire definition of MuscleNerve: A bundle of fibers that uses electrical and chemical signals to transmit sensory an... See the entire definition of NerveNeurologist: A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of th... See the entire definition of NeurologistOnset: In medicine, the first appearance of the signs or symptoms of an illness as, for ex... See the entire definition of OnsetOutpatient: A patient who is not hospitalized, but instead comes to a physician?s office, ... See the entire definition of OutpatientPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPalm: The grasping side of the hand; the flexor surface of the hand. In contrast to the ba... See the entire definition of PalmPalmar: Pertaining to the palm (the grasping side) of the hand. The ancient Romans used th... See the entire definition of Palmar
Pharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPhysical therapy: A branch of rehabilitative health that uses specially designed exercises... See the entire definition of Physical therapyPregnancy: The state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body. Thi... See the entire definition of PregnancyPrognosis: 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 motionRheumatoid arthritis: An autoimmune disease characterized by chronic inflammation of joint... See the entire definition of Rheumatoid arthritisRheumatologist: A specialist in the non-surgical treatment of rheumatic illnesses, espec... See the entire definition of RheumatologistRheumatology: A subspecialty of internal medicine that involves the nonsurgical evaluation... See the entire definition of RheumatologySensation: In medicine and physiology, sensation refers to the registration of an incoming... See the entire definition of SensationShoulder: A structure made up of two main bones: the scapula (shoulder blade) and the hume... See the entire definition of ShoulderSteroid: One of a large group of chemical substances classified by a specific carbon struc... See the entire definition of SteroidStrain: 1. An injury to a tendon or muscle resulting from overuse or trauma. 2. A heredita... See the entire definition of StrainSurgeon: A physician who treats disease, injury, or deformity via operative or manual meth... See the entire definition of SurgeonSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgerySyndrome: A combination of symptoms and signs that together represent a disease process.
Therapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Wrist: The part of the hand that is nearest the forearm and consists of the carpal bones a... See the entire definition of Wrist
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