Sports Physical therapy vocab 8

Intercostal muscle

groups of muscles that run between the ribs,  and help form and move  the chest wall 

Diuretics

ubstance that promotes diuresis, the increased production of urine. 

Primi gravida

a woman is pregnant for the first time

BPH

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, a very common, non-cancerous condition where the prostate gland enlarges as men age, pressing on the urethra and causing urinary issues like frequent urination, weak stream, or difficulty starting to pee

Lobectomy

surgical operation involving incision into the prefrontal lobe of the brain, formerly used to treat mental illness.

Osteosclerosis

disorder that is characterized by abnormal hardening of bone and an elevation in bone density.

Phlebotomy

surgical opening or puncture of  a vein in order to withdraw blood

Thoracentesis

procedure to remove fluid or air from around the lungs