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08/05/2025

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Term
a
Definition

Absence of,without 

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Ab-
Definition
Away
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ad-
Definition
Toward;
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Brady-
Definition
Slow
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Brady-
Definition
Slow
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Dys-
Definition
Painful,difficult,abnormal, labored
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Hyper-
Definition
Above.excessive
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Inter-
Definition
Between
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Intra-
Definition
Within,in
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Poly-
Definition
many,much
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Sub-
Definition
below,under 
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Supra-
Definition
above 
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Supra-
Definition
above 
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syn- 
Definition
Together.
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-al
Definition
Pertaining to
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-Algia
Definition
Pain
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-ar
Definition
Pertaining to
Term
Definition
Weakness
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-centesis
Definition
Surgical puncture to aspirate fluid
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-clasia

Definition
Break
Term
-clast
Definition
Break
Term
-desis
Definition
Surgical fixation
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-ectomy
Definition
Excision
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-gram 

Definition
The record,radiographic imaging
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-graphy
Definition
Process of recording
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-ic
Definition
Pertaining to
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-itis
Definition
Inflammation
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-lysis
Definition
Loosening, separating, dissolution
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-malacla
Definition
Softening
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-old
Definition
Resembling
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-oma
Definition
Tumor
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-osis
Definition
Abnormal condition
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-penia
Definition
Abnormal reduction
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-physis
Definition
Growth
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-plasty
Definition
Surgical repair
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-rrhaphy
Definition
Suturing, repairing
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-sarcoma
Definition
Malignant tumor
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-scopy
Definition
Process of viewing, visual examination
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-tomy
Definition
Incision, cut into
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-trophy
Definition
Nourishment
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-trophy
Definition
Nourishment
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Myel/o
Definition
Marrow (bone)
Term
Oste/o
Definition
bone
Term
Patell/o
Definition
Patella,kneecap
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Pelv/i
Definition
Pelvis
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Petr/o
Definition
Stone
Term
Phalang/o
Definition
Bones of the fingers.
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Plant/o
Definition
Sole of the foot
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Pub/o
Definition
Pubis(hipbone)
Term
Rachi/o
Definition
Vertebral spine
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Rhabd/o
Definition
Rod-shaped,striated
Term
Sarc/o
Definition
Flesh,connective tissue
Term
Scoli/o
Definition
Crooked,curved
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Spondyl/o
Definition
Vertebra,spine,vertebral column
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Tars/o
Definition
Tarsals,ankle bones
Term

Ten/o

tendin/o

tend/o

Definition
Tendon
Term
Vertebr/o
Definition
Vertebra
Term
BDT
Definition
Bone density test
Term
CTS
Definition
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Term
EMG
Definition
Electromyography
Term
MD
Definition
Muscular Dystrophy
Term
MG
Definition
Myasthenia Gravis
Term
OA
Definition
Osteoarthritis
Term
OP
Definition
Occupational therapy
Term
PKR
Definition
Partial Knee Replacement
Term
PMR
Definition
Polymyalgia pheumatica
Term
RA
Definition
Rheumatoid arthritis
Term
ROM
Definition
Range of motion
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ROM
Definition
Range of motion
Term
THR
Definition
Total Hip Replacement
Term
TKR
Definition
Total Knee Replacement
Term
Achilles Tendon
Definition

Named after Achilles a hero of Greek mythology

tendon that connects the calf muscles (gastrocnelmius and soleus ) to the heel bone (calelcaneus)x plays a critical role in walking running and jumping. 

Term
Paget disease of bone
Definition

Named after sir James paget, a British surgeon 

chronic bone disorder causing abnormal bone remodeling, leading to weakened, enlarged and deformed bones. Commonly affects the pelvis,skull,spine and legs. Early diagnosis is essential to prevent fractures and manage symptoms 

Term
Barker’s Cyst
Definition

William Morrant Baker, a British surgeon 

A floor sack located behind the knee often resulting from joint Inflammation or conditions like arthritis a baker cyst is common and patience with osteoarthritis or knee injuries it can cause swelling discomfort and limited knee movement 

 

Term
Erb’s Palsy
Definition

Named After: Wilhelm Heinrich Erb. A German neurologist 

condition caused by injury to the brachial plexus often during birth or trauma. It lads to weakness or paralysis in the shoulder and elbow muscles. Early diagnosis and intervention through physical therapy are essential for improving outcomes in affected individuals 

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