Whiplash Glossary of Terms
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Abnormal: Outside the expected norm, or uncharacteristic of a particular patient. Acetaminophen: A nonaspirin pain reliever or analgesic. Acetaminophen may be given alone t... See the entire definition of AcetaminophenAcupuncture: The practice of inserting needles into the body to reduce pain or induce anes... See the entire definition of AcupunctureArms: An appendage in anatomy and in clinical trials. See: Arm. Aspirin: Once the Bayer trademark for acetylsalicylic acid, now the common name for this a... See the entire definition of AspirinBrain: The portion of the central nervous system that is located within the skull. It func... See the entire definition of BrainCervical: Having to do with any kind of neck, including the neck on which the head is perc... See the entire definition of CervicalChild abuse: A complex set of behaviors that include child neglect and the physical, emoti... See the entire definition of Child abuseChiropractic: A system of diagnosis and treatment based on the concept that the nervous sy... See the entire definition of ChiropracticChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicContraindication: A condition which makes a particular treatment or procedure potentially ... See the entire definition of ContraindicationCT scan: Computerized tomography scan. Pictures of structures within the body created by a... See the entire definition of CT scanCuts: Severed skin. Washing a cut or scrape with soap and water and keeping it clean and d... See the entire definition of CutsDiagnosis: 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 Disc
Emergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentFatigue: A condition characterized by a lessened capacity for work and reduced efficiency ... See the entire definition of FatigueFocal: Pertaining to a focus which in medicine may refer to: Headache: A pain in the head with the pain being above the eyes or the ears, behind the he... See the entire definition of HeadacheIbuprofen: A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is commonly used to treat pa... See the entire definition of IbuprofenInjury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryIntervention: The act of intervening, interfering or interceding with the intent of modify... See the entire definition of InterventionJaw: The movable junction of the bones below the mouth (the mandible) and the bone just ab... See the entire definition of JawLigament: A tough band of connective tissue that connects various structures, such as two ... See the entire definition of LigamentMotor: Something that produces or refers to motion. For example, a motor neuron is a nerve... See the entire definition of MotorMRI: 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 NarcoticNeck: 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 pain
Nerve: A bundle of fibers that uses electrical and chemical signals to transmit sensory an... See the entire definition of NerveNexus: A connection or link. A causal connection. A connected series. Normal range: Characteristic of 95 percent of values from a normal population. The remaini... See the entire definition of Normal rangePain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPhysical therapy: A branch of rehabilitative health that uses specially designed exercises... See the entire definition of Physical therapyPosterior: The back or behind, as opposed to the anterior. Prescription: A physician's order for the preparation and administration of a drug or dev... See the entire definition of PrescriptionPrognosis: 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 motionRinging in the ears: Medically called tinnitus, can be due to many causes including ear in... See the entire definition of Ringing in the earsScan: As a noun, the data or image obtained from the examination of organs or regions of... See the entire definition of ScanSensation: In medicine and physiology, sensation refers to the registration of an incoming... See the entire definition of SensationSleep: The body's rest cycle. Spasm: A brief, automatic jerking movement. A muscle spasm can be quite painful, with the ... See the entire definition of SpasmSpinal cord: The major column of nerve tissue that is connected to the brain and lies with... See the entire definition of Spinal cord
Spine: 1) The column of bone known as the vertebral column, which surrounds and protects ... See the entire definition of SpineSprain: 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 StrainStress: In a medical or biological context stress is a physical, mental, or emotional fact... See the entire definition of StressSymptom: Any subjective evidence of disease. In contrast, a sign is objective. Blood comin... See the entire definition of SymptomTherapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Tinnitus: Ringing in the ears. Tinnitus has many causes, including some medications (inclu... See the entire definition of TinnitusTrauma: A physical or emotional injury. Tylenol: See: Acetaminophen. Ultrasound: High-frequency sound waves. Ultra-sound waves can be bounced off tissues by us... See the entire definition of UltrasoundWhiplash injury: A hyperextension and flexion injury to the neck, often a result of being ... See the entire definition of Whiplash injury
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