ch 3 medical terms

acetabulum

hip socket

allogenic

originating w in another

anylosing spondylitis

type of arthritis that causes inflammation of the joints between vertebrae

arthrodesis

surgical ankylosis. surgical fusion of two bones to stiffen a joint.

arthroscopy

visual examination of a joint

autologous

originating w in an individual

avascular necrosis

tissue death caused by insufficient blood flow

chondomalacia

abnormal softening of cartilage

comminuted fracture

bone is pressed together on itself

costochondritis

inflammation of the cartilage that connects rib to sternum

crepitation

grating sound heard when ends of broken bone moves together

dual x ray absorptiometry

low exposure radiographic measurement of spine and hips to measure bone density

hallux valgus

bunion. abnormal enlargement of the joint at the base of the big toe

hemarthrosis

blood w in a joint

hematopoietic

pertaining to the formation of blood cells

internal fixation

fracture treatment where pins or plate is placed into the bone directly to hold the broken pieces in place