Vertebral Compression Fracture Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Vertebral Compression Fracture article.
Abdominal: Relating to the abdomen, the belly, that part of the body that contains all of ... See the entire definition of AbdominalAdjacent: Lying nearby. Related terms include superjacent, subjacent, and circumjacent. Fr... See the entire definition of AdjacentArms: An appendage in anatomy and in clinical trials. See: Arm. Back 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 painBone density: Bone density is the amount of bone tissue in a certain volume of bone. It ca... See the entire definition of Bone densityCalcium: A mineral found mainly in the hard part of bones, where it is stored. Calcium is ... See the entire definition of CalciumCancer: 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 ChronicChronic pain: Pain (an unpleasant sense of discomfort) that persists or progresses over ... See the entire definition of Chronic painCompression: 1. The act of pressing together. As in a compression fracture, nerve c... See the entire definition of CompressionCompression fracture: A fracture caused by compression, the act of pressing together. Comp... See the entire definition of Compression fractureCT scan: Computerized tomography scan. Pictures of structures within the body created by a... See the entire definition of CT scanEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentEstrogen: A female steroid hormone that is produced by the ovaries and, in lesser amounts,... See the entire definition of EstrogenFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of Fever
Fracture: A break in bone or cartilage. Although usually a result of trauma, a fracture ca... See the entire definition of FractureHormone: A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activit... See the entire definition of HormoneIbuprofen: A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is commonly used to treat pa... See the entire definition of IbuprofenIncontinence: The inability to control excretions, to hold urine in the bladder, or to kee... See the entire definition of IncontinenceInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionInjury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryKyphoplasty: A procedure similar to vertebroplasty, but with the intent of expanding the c... See the entire definition of KyphoplastyLungs: The lungs are a pair of breathing organs located with the chest which remove carbon... See the entire definition of LungsMenopause: The time in a woman's life when menstrual periods permanently stop; it is also... See the entire definition of MenopauseMRI: 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 MuscleNeck: The part of the body joining the head to the shoulders. Also, any narrow or constric... See the entire definition of NeckNeurosurgeon: A physician who specializes in surgery on the brain and other parts of the n... See the entire definition of NeurosurgeonOsteomyelitis: Inflammation of the bone due to infection, for example, by the bacteria sal... See the entire definition of OsteomyelitisOsteoporosis: Thinning of the bones, with reduction in bone mass, due to depletion of calc... See the entire definition of Osteoporosis
Oxycodone: 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 PainPathologic: 1. Indicative of or caused by disease, as in a pathologic fracture, pat... See the entire definition of PathologicPathologic fracture: A bone broken, not by trauma alone, but so weakened by disease as to ... See the entire definition of Pathologic fracturePercutaneous: Through the skin. For example, a percutaneous biopsy is a biopsy that is obt... See the entire definition of PercutaneousPharmacy: 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 therapyProstate: A gland within the male reproductive system that is located just below the blad... See the entire definition of ProstateReferral: The recommendation of a medical or paramedical professional. If you get a refer... See the entire definition of ReferralScan: As a noun, the data or image obtained from the examination of organs or regions of... See the entire definition of ScanSpinal cord: The major column of nerve tissue that is connected to the brain and lies with... See the entire definition of Spinal cordSpine: 1) The column of bone known as the vertebral column, which surrounds and protects ... See the entire definition of SpineSteroid: One of a large group of chemical substances classified by a specific carbon struc... See the entire definition of SteroidStool: The solid matter that is discharged in a bowel movement. Surgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of Surgery
Therapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Thigh: The thick, muscular portion of the leg that extends from the hip to the knee. The t... See the entire definition of ThighTobacco: A South American herb (Nicotiana tabacum) whose leaves contain 2 to 8 percent nic... See the entire definition of TobaccoTrauma: A physical or emotional injury. Urinary: Having to do with the function or anatomy of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, or ur... See the entire definition of UrinaryUrine: Liquid waste produced by the kidneys. Urine is a clear, transparent fluid that norm... See the entire definition of UrineVertebra: A vertebra is one of 33 bony segments that form the spinal column of humans. Th... See the entire definition of VertebraVertebrae: The preferred plural of vertebra. (The alternate plural is vertebras.) See also... See the entire definition of VertebraeVertebral compression fracture: A fracture that collapses a spinal vertebra as a result o... See the entire definition of Vertebral compression fractureVertebroplasty: A nonsurgical method for repairing osteoporosis back fractures, such as ve... See the entire definition of VertebroplastyVitamin D: A steroid vitamin which promotes the intestinal absorption and metabolism of ca... See the entire definition of Vitamin DWeight loss: Weight loss is a decrease in body weight resulting from either voluntary (die... See the entire definition of Weight loss
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