Repetitive Motion Injuries Glossary of Terms
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Adhesive capsulitis: A condition in which a person has constant severe limitation of the r... See the entire definition of Adhesive capsulitisAlcoholism: Physical dependence on alcohol to the extent that stopping alcohol use would b... See the entire definition of AlcoholismArms: An appendage in anatomy and in clinical trials. See: Arm. Arthritis: Inflammation of a joint. When joints are inflamed they can develop stiffness, w... See the entire definition of ArthritisAspirin: Once the Bayer trademark for acetylsalicylic acid, now the common name for this a... See the entire definition of AspirinBacterial: Of or pertaining to bacteria, as in a bacterial lung infection. Biceps: A muscle that has two heads, or origins. There is more than one biceps muscle. The... See the entire definition of BicepsBursa: A closed, fluid-filled sac that functions as a gliding surface to reduce friction b... See the entire definition of BursaBursae: Plural of bursa. Bursitis: Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa. A bursa is a tiny fluid-filled sac that fu... See the entire definition of BursitisCapsaicin: Capsaicin is an active component of chili peppers that is used to relieve muscl... See the entire definition of CapsaicinCapsulitis: Inflammation of the capsule of the lens, joint, liver, or labyrinth. See also:... See the entire definition of CapsulitisCarpal tunnel syndrome: Compression and irritation of the median nerve as it passes under ... See the entire definition of Carpal tunnel syndromeChills: feelings of coldness accompanied by shivering. Chills may develop after exposure t... See the entire definition of ChillsChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of Chronic
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: COPD. Any disorder that persistently obstructs bron... See the entire definition of Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseCompression: 1. The act of pressing together. As in a compression fracture, nerve c... See the entire definition of CompressionCrepitus: A clinical sign in medicine that is characterized by a peculiar crackling, crink... See the entire definition of CrepitusDiabetes: 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 ElbowEmergency 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 FeverFlare: 1. an exacerbation of a chronic disease. Sometimes referred to as a flare-up, a fla... See the entire definition of FlareFrozen shoulder: Permanent severe limitation of the range of motion of the shoulder due to... See the entire definition of Frozen shoulderGout: Condition characterized by abnormally elevated levels of uric acid in the blood, rec... See the entire definition of GoutIbuprofen: 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 Injury
Insertion: A chromosome abnormality that is due to insertion of a segment from one chromos... See the entire definition of InsertionJoint: The area where two bones are attached for the purpose of permitting body parts to m... See the entire definition of JointKnee: The knee is a joint which has three parts. The thigh bone (the femur) meets the lar... See the entire definition of KneeKneecap: The patella, the small bone in the front of the knee. The patella is a little (se... See the entire definition of KneecapLabor: Childbirth, the process of delivering a baby and the placenta, membranes, and umbil... See the entire definition of LaborLeg: In popular usage, the part of the body from the top of the thigh down to the foot, an... See the entire definition of LegMicroscopic: So small it cannot be seen without the aid of microscope. As opposed to macro... See the entire definition of MicroscopicMRI: 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 MuscleNausea: Stomach queasiness, the urge to vomit. Nausea can be brought on by many causes, in... See the entire definition of NauseaNerve: 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 PainPalm: The grasping side of the hand; the flexor surface of the hand. In contrast to the ba... See the entire definition of PalmPharmacy: 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
Prognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisPulmonary: Having to do with the lungs. Range of motion: The full movement potential of a joint, usually its range of flexion and ... See the entire definition of Range of motionResistance: Opposition to something, or the ability to withstand something. For example, s... See the entire definition of ResistanceRheumatoid arthritis: An autoimmune disease characterized by chronic inflammation of joint... See the entire definition of Rheumatoid arthritisRotator cuff: A group of four tendons that stabilize the shoulder joint. Each of these ten... See the entire definition of Rotator cuffRupture: A break or tear in any organ (such as the spleen) or soft tissue (such as the ach... See the entire definition of RuptureSensation: In medicine and physiology, sensation refers to the registration of an incoming... See the entire definition of SensationSexually transmitted disease: Any disease transmitted by sexual contact; caused by microo... See the entire definition of Sexually transmitted diseaseShoulder: A structure made up of two main bones: the scapula (shoulder blade) and the hume... See the entire definition of ShoulderShoulder joint: The flexible ball-and-socket joint formed by the junction of the humerus... See the entire definition of Shoulder jointSleep: The body's rest cycle. Steroid: One of a large group of chemical substances classified by a specific carbon struc... See the entire definition of SteroidStomach: The digestive organ that is located in the upper abdomen, under the ribs. The upp... See the entire definition of StomachStrain: 1. An injury to a tendon or muscle resulting from overuse or trauma. 2. A heredita... See the entire definition of Strain
Stress: In a medical or biological context stress is a physical, mental, or emotional fact... See the entire definition of StressSupination: Rotation of the arm or leg outward. In the case of supination of the arm, the ... See the entire definition of SupinationSymptom: Any subjective evidence of disease. In contrast, a sign is objective. Blood comin... See the entire definition of SymptomSyndrome: A combination of symptoms and signs that together represent a disease process. Systemic: Affecting the entire body. A systemic disease such as diabetes can affect the wh... See the entire definition of SystemicTear: A drop of the salty secretion of the lacrimal glands which serves to moisten the con... See the entire definition of TearTendinitis: Inflammation of a tendon (the tissue by which muscle attaches to bone). Tendin... See the entire definition of TendinitisTendon: The soft tissue by which muscle attaches to bone. Tendons are somewhat flexible, b... See the entire definition of TendonTennis elbow: Lateral epicondylitis caused by injured tendons from the muscles that attach... See the entire definition of Tennis elbowTherapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Trauma: A physical or emotional injury. Ultrasound: High-frequency sound waves. Ultra-sound waves can be bounced off tissues by us... See the entire definition of UltrasoundUremia: The presence of excessive amounts of urea in the blood, which may be a sign of ki... See the entire definition of UremiaWrist: 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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