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TONYA MUSCULOSKELETAL
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09/30/2025
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ab-:
 Definition
Away from
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ad-:
 Definition
Toward
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brady-:
 Definition
Slow
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hyper-:
 Definition
Above, excessive
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poly-:
 Definition
Many, much
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syn-:
 Definition
Together, joined
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sym-:
 Definition
Together, joined
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supra-:
 Definition
Above
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sub-:
 Definition
Below, under
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intra-
 Definition
Within, in
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inter-:
 Definition
Between
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dys-:
 Definition
Painful, difficult, abnormal, labored
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a-:
 Definition
Absence of, without
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-al:
 Definition
Pertaining TO
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algia:
 Definition
Pain
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-ar:
 Definition
Pertaining to
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-asthenia
 Definition
Weakness
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-centesi
 Definition
Surgical puncture to aspirate fluid
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-clasia
 Definition
: Break
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-clast
 Definition
: Break
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-desis:
 Definition
Surgical fixation, fusion
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-ectomy:
 Definition
Excision, surgical removal, cutting out
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-gram:
 Definition
The record, radiographic image
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-graphy
 Definition
Process of recording, radiographic imaging
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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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-malacia
 Definition
Softening
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-oid:
 Definition
Resembling
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-oma
 Definition
Tumor
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osis:
 Definition
Abnormal condition E
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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
rocess of viewing, visual examination
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-tomy:
 Definition
Incision, cut into
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-trophy:
 Definition
Nourishment, development
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ankyl/o
 Definition
Stiff, bent
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arthr/o:
 Definition
Joint
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carp/o:
 Definition
Carpals, wrist
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chondr/o
 Definition
Cartilage
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clavic/o, clavicul/o:
 Definition
Clavicle, collarbone
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cost/o:
 Definition
Ribs
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crani/o
 Definition
Cranium
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electr/o
 Definition
Electricity; electrical activity
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fasci/o
 Definition
: Fascia
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fibr/o
 Definition
Fibrous connective tissue
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kinesi/o:
 Definition
Movement, motion
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kyph/o
 Definition
Increased convexity of the spine
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lamin/o:
 Definition
Lamina (thin, flat plate or layer)
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leiomy/o:
 Definition
Smooth (visceral) muscle that lines the walls of internal organs
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lord/o:
 Definition
Bent forward, increased concavity of the spine
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lumb/o:
 Definition
Loin, lumbar region of the spine
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mandibul/o
 Definition
Mandible, lower jaw bone
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maxill/o:
 Definition
Maxilla, upper jaw bone
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menisc/o:
 Definition
Meniscus, crescent
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my/o:
 Definition
: Muscle
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myel/o:
 Definition
Marrow (bone), spinal cord
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oste/o
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Bone
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patell/o:
 Definition
Patella, kneecap
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pelv/i
pelv/o:
 Definition
Pelvis, pelvic bone
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petr/o:
 Definition
Stone
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phalang/o:
 Definition
Bones of the fingers and toes
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plant/o:
 Definition
Sole of the foot
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pub/o
 Definition
Pubis (hipbone)
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rachi/o
 Definition
Vertebral spine, vertebral column
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rhabd/o:
 Definition
od-shaped, striated
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sarc/o
 Definition
Flesh, connective tissue
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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
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ten/o, tendin/o, tend/o
 Definition
Tendon
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vertebr/o:
 Definition
: Vertebra, spine, vertebral column
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BDT =
 Definition
Bone Density Testing
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CTS =
 Definition
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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EMG =
 Definition
Electromyography
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MD =
 Definition
Muscular Dystrophy
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MG =
 Definition
Myasthenia Gravis
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OA =
 Definition
Osteoarthritis
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OP =
 Definition
Osteoporosis
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OT =
 Definition
Occupational Therapy
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PKR =
 Definition
Partial Knee Replacement
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PMR =
 Definition
Polymyalgia Rheumatica
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RA =
 Definition
Rheumatoid Arthritis
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ROM =
 Definition
Range of Motion
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RSD =
 Definition
Repetitive Stress Disorder
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THR =
 Definition
Total Hip Replacement
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TKR =
 Definition
Total Knee Replacement
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