Muscle Strain Glossary of Terms
The following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Muscle Strain article.
Aspirin: Once the Bayer trademark for acetylsalicylic acid, now the common name for this a... See the entire definition of AspirinCompression: 1. The act of pressing together. As in a compression fracture, nerve c... See the entire definition of CompressionContrast: Short for "contrast media." Contrast media are X-ray dyes used to provide contra... See the entire definition of ContrastCuts: Severed skin. Washing a cut or scrape with soap and water and keeping it clean and d... See the entire definition of CutsEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverIbuprofen: 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 InflammationInjury: 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 JointLaboratory: 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 LegMedical history: 1. In clinical medicine, the patient's past and present which may ... See the entire definition of Medical historyMuscle: Muscle is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. T... See the entire definition of Muscle
Neck: The part of the body joining the head to the shoulders. Also, any narrow or constric... See the entire definition of NeckNeck pain: Neck pain is the sensation of discomfort in the neck area. Neck pain can result... See the entire definition of Neck painNerve: A bundle of fibers that uses electrical and chemical signals to transmit sensory an... See the entire definition of NervePain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisRehabilitation: The process of helping a person who has suffered an illness or injury rest... See the entire definition of RehabilitationShoulder: A structure made up of two main bones: the scapula (shoulder blade) and the hume... See the entire definition of ShoulderSprain: An injury to a ligament that results from overuse or trauma. The treatment of a sp... See the entire definition of SprainStrain: 1. An injury to a tendon or muscle resulting from overuse or trauma. 2. A heredita... See the entire definition of StrainSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgeryTear: A drop of the salty secretion of the lacrimal glands which serves to moisten the con... See the entire definition of TearTendon: The soft tissue by which muscle attaches to bone. Tendons are somewhat flexible, b... See the entire definition of TendonTrauma: A physical or emotional injury.
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