Tendinitis Glossary of Terms
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Abnormal: Outside the expected norm, or uncharacteristic of a particular patient. Achilles tendon: One of the longest tendons in the body, a tough sinew that attaches the c... See the entire definition of Achilles tendonAcupuncture: The practice of inserting needles into the body to reduce pain or induce anes... See the entire definition of AcupunctureAcute: Of abrupt onset, in reference to a disease. Acute often also connotes an illness th... See the entire definition of AcuteAnkle: The ankle joint is complex. It is made up of two joints: the true ankle joint and ... See the entire definition of AnkleArms: 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 ArthritisAutologous: In blood transfusion and transplantation, a situation in which the donor and r... See the entire definition of AutologousBiceps: A muscle that has two heads, or origins. There is more than one biceps muscle. The... See the entire definition of BicepsBursitis: Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa. A bursa is a tiny fluid-filled sac that fu... See the entire definition of BursitisCalcium: A mineral found mainly in the hard part of bones, where it is stored. Calcium is ... See the entire definition of CalciumCalf: The belly or fleshy hind part of the back of the leg below the knee. The calf is mad... See the entire definition of CalfChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicCompression: 1. The act of pressing together. As in a compression fracture, nerve c... See the entire definition of CompressionConnective tissue: A material made up of fibers forming a framework and support structure... See the entire definition of Connective tissue
CT scan: Computerized tomography scan. Pictures of structures within the body created by a... See the entire definition of CT scanDe Quervain's tenosynovitis: Inflammation of tendons on the side of the wrist at the base ... See the entire definition of De Quervain's tenosynovitisDiabetes: 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 departmentEpicondylitis: Epicondylitis is an inflammation or damage to the area of an epicondyle of ... See the entire definition of EpicondylitisExtracorporeal: Outside the body, in the anatomic sense. As in extracorporeal circulation,... See the entire definition of ExtracorporealExtremity: An uttermost part of the body, such as a hand or a foot. Fever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverFlexion: 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 ForearmIbuprofen: A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is commonly used to treat pa... See the entire definition of IbuprofenInflammation: 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
Jumper's knee: See: Patellar tendonitis. Knee: 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 KneecapLateral: 1. In anatomy, the side of the body or a body part that is farther from th... See the entire definition of LateralLateral epicondylitis: See: Tennis elbow. Leg: In popular usage, the part of the body from the top of the thigh down to the foot, an... See the entire definition of LegMedial: 1. Pertaining to the middle; in or toward the middle; nearer the middle of ... See the entire definition of MedialMRI: 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 MuscleObesity: The state of being well above one's normal weight. Pain: 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 PalmPatellar: Pertaining to the patella (kneecap). Patellar tendon: A tendon that extends down from the quadriceps muscle in the thigh to inc... See the entire definition of Patellar tendonPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of Pharmacy
Physical therapist: A person who is trained and certified by a state or accrediting body t... See the entire definition of Physical therapistPrognosis: 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 motionRegimen: A plan or a regulated course, such as a diet, exercise, or treatment, that is des... See the entire definition of RegimenResistance: 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 cuffRule out: Term used in medicine, meaning to eliminate or exclude something from considera... See the entire definition of Rule outRupture: A break or tear in any organ (such as the spleen) or soft tissue (such as the ach... See the entire definition of RuptureScan: As a noun, the data or image obtained from the examination of organs or regions of... See the entire definition of ScanSclerotherapy: The injection of a chemical irritant into a vein to sclerose ('harden') it.... See the entire definition of SclerotherapyShoulder: A structure made up of two main bones: the scapula (shoulder blade) and the hume... See the entire definition of ShoulderStrain: 1. An injury to a tendon or muscle resulting from overuse or trauma. 2. A heredita... See the entire definition of StrainSupine: With the back or dorsal surface downward. A person who is supine is lying face up.... See the entire definition of SupineSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of Surgery
Tear: 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. Tibia: The larger of the two long bones in the lower leg. The tibia is familiarly known as... See the entire definition of TibiaTrauma: 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 TumorUltrasound: High-frequency sound waves. Ultra-sound waves can be bounced off tissues by us... See the entire definition of UltrasoundWrist: 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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