Fractures or Dislocations Glossary of Terms
The following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Fractures or Dislocations article.
Acetaminophen: A nonaspirin pain reliever or analgesic. Acetaminophen may be given alone t... See the entire definition of AcetaminophenAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: The professional organization of American orthop... See the entire definition of American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsCirculation: In medicine, the movement of fluid through the body in a regular or circuitou... See the entire definition of CirculationCompound fracture: A fracture in which a bone is sticking through the skin. Also known as ... See the entire definition of Compound fractureElbow: The juncture of the long bones in the middle portion of the upper extremity. The bo... See the entire definition of ElbowExtremity: An uttermost part of the body, such as a hand or a foot. Flush: (1) A redness of the skin, typically over the cheeks or neck. A flush is usually ... See the entire definition of FlushFracture: A break in bone or cartilage. Although usually a result of trauma, a fracture ca... See the entire definition of FractureIbuprofen: 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 InjuryJoint: 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 KneeLimb: An arm or a leg. Medical school: A school with a curriculum leading to a medical degree. The mission of eve... See the entire definition of Medical schoolNerve: A bundle of fibers that uses electrical and chemical signals to transmit sensory an... See the entire definition of Nerve
Open fracture: A fracture in which the bone is sticking through the skin. Also called a co... See the entire definition of Open fracturePain: 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 PharmacyPulse: The rhythmic dilation of an artery that results from beating of the heart. Pulse is... See the entire definition of PulseSensation: In medicine and physiology, sensation refers to the registration of an incoming... See the entire definition of SensationTylenol: See: Acetaminophen. Wrist: 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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