Apply It: 4.1 Medical Term Translation

Define the medical term atrophy.

weakness or wearing away of body tissues and structures

Define the medical term carpal tunnel syndrome.

symptoms occur when the tendons that pass through the carpal tunnel into the hand are chronically overused and become inflamed and swollen

Define the medical term dyskinesia.

the distortion or impairment of voluntary movement resulting in fragmented or jerky motions

Define the medical term hemiparesis.

a weakness or slight muscular paralysis affecting one side of the body

Define the medical term sprain.

an injury to a joint, such as an ankle, knee or wrist, which usually occurs when a ligament is wrenched or torn