Lumbar Disc Disease Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Lumbar Disc Disease article.
Abdomen: The belly, that part of the body that contains all of the structures between the... See the entire definition of AbdomenAbdominal: Relating to the abdomen, the belly, that part of the body that contains all of ... See the entire definition of AbdominalAcetaminophen: A nonaspirin pain reliever or analgesic. Acetaminophen may be given alone t... See the entire definition of AcetaminophenAging: The process of becoming older, a process that is genetically determined and environ... See the entire definition of AgingAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: The professional organization of American orthop... See the entire definition of American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsAnalysis: In psychology, a term for conversation-based therapeutic processes used to gain ... See the entire definition of AnalysisArthritis: Inflammation of a joint. When joints are inflamed they can develop stiffness, w... See the entire definition of ArthritisBack pain: Pain felt in the low or upper back. Causes of pain in the low and upper back in... See the entire definition of Back painBladder: A hollow organ in the lower abdomen that stores urine. The kidneys filter waste f... See the entire definition of BladderBlurred vision: Lack of sharpness of vision with, as a result, the inability to see fine d... See the entire definition of Blurred visionBowel: The small and large intestine. Cancer: An abnormal growth of cells which tend to proliferate in an uncontrolled way and, ... See the entire definition of CancerChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicConditioning: 1) Exercise and practice to build the body up for either improved normal pe... See the entire definition of ConditioningConstipation: Infrequent and frequently incomplete bowel movements. Constipation is the op... See the entire definition of Constipation
Decompression: 1. In general, the removal of pressure. Diagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDisc: Shortened terminology for an intervertebral disc, a disk-shaped piece of specialized... See the entire definition of DiscDry mouth: The condition of not having enough saliva to keep the mouth wet. This is due to... See the entire definition of Dry mouthElectromyogram: A test that records the electrical activity of muscles. Normal muscles pro... See the entire definition of ElectromyogramEpidural: Outside the dura, the outermost, toughest, and most fibrous of the three membran... See the entire definition of EpiduralGenetic: 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 InfectionInflammation: A localized reaction that produces redness, warmth, swelling, and pain as a ... See the entire definition of InflammationLaboratory: A place for doing tests and research procedures, and for preparing chemicals a... See the entire definition of LaboratoryLeg: In popular usage, the part of the body from the top of the thigh down to the foot, an... See the entire definition of LegLow back pain: Pain in the lower back area that can relate to problems with the lumbar spi... See the entire definition of Low back painLumbar: Referring to the five lumbar vertebrae, the disks below them, and the correspondin... See the entire definition of LumbarMedical history: 1. In clinical medicine, the patient's past and present which may ... See the entire definition of Medical history
Morphine: A powerful narcotic agent that has strong analgesic (pain relief) action and oth... See the entire definition of MorphineMouth: 1. The upper opening of the digestive tract, beginning with the lips and con... See the entire definition of MouthMRI: Magnetic resonance imaging. Muscle: Muscle is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. T... See the entire definition of MuscleNarcotic: 1. A drug that causes insensibility or stupor. A narcotic induces narcosi... See the entire definition of NarcoticNerve: A bundle of fibers that uses electrical and chemical signals to transmit sensory an... See the entire definition of NerveNeuroscience: The study of the brain and nervous system, including molecular neuroscience... See the entire definition of NeuroscienceOnset: In medicine, the first appearance of the signs or symptoms of an illness as, for ex... See the entire definition of OnsetOrthopedics: The branch of surgery that is broadly concerned with the skeletal system. Som... See the entire definition of OrthopedicsOsteoporosis: Thinning of the bones, with reduction in bone mass, due to depletion of calc... See the entire definition of OsteoporosisOxycodone: Oxycodone is the active ingredient in OxyContin. Oxycodone is an opioid, a clos... See the entire definition of OxycodonePain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPeptic ulcer: An ulcer in the lining of the stomach, duodenum, or esophagus. Peptic ulcers... See the entire definition of Peptic ulcerPharmacy: 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 therapy
Preoperative: Before surgery. As opposed to postoperative, after surgery. Progressive: Increasing in scope or severity, advancing, or going forward. For example, a ... See the entire definition of ProgressiveRule out: Term used in medicine, meaning to eliminate or exclude something from considera... See the entire definition of Rule outSciatica: Pain that results from irritation of the sciatic nerve and typically radiates fr... See the entire definition of SciaticaSensation: In medicine and physiology, sensation refers to the registration of an incoming... See the entire definition of SensationShock: In medicine, a critical condition that is brought on by a sudden drop in blood flow... See the entire definition of ShockSleep: The body's rest cycle. Spinal cord: The major column of nerve tissue that is connected to the brain and lies with... See the entire definition of Spinal cordSpinal fusion: A surgical procedure in which two or more of the vertebrae in the spine are... See the entire definition of Spinal fusionSpine: 1) The column of bone known as the vertebral column, which surrounds and protects ... See the entire definition of SpineSpondylosis: Degeneration of the disc spaces between the vertebrae. Spondylosis is common ... See the entire definition of SpondylosisStress: In a medical or biological context stress is a physical, mental, or emotional fact... See the entire definition of StressSurgeon: 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 SurgeryTherapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment.
Toxicity: The degree to which a substance (a toxin or poison) can harm humans or animals. ... See the entire definition of ToxicityTrauma: A physical or emotional injury. Tumor: An abnormal mass of tissue. Tumors are a classic sign of inflammation, and can be ... See the entire definition of TumorTylenol: See: Acetaminophen. Ulcer: A lesion that is eroding away the skin or mucous membrane. Ulcers can have various ... See the entire definition of UlcerUltrasound: High-frequency sound waves. Ultra-sound waves can be bounced off tissues by us... See the entire definition of UltrasoundUrine: Liquid waste produced by the kidneys. Urine is a clear, transparent fluid that norm... See the entire definition of UrineVertebrae: The preferred plural of vertebra. (The alternate plural is vertebras.) See also... See the entire definition of Vertebrae
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