Posted On: May 31, 2007

MYOFASCITIS

MYOFASCITIS:
An inflammation of the fascia and muscles.


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Posted On: May 30, 2007

MYOFIBROSIS

MYOFIBROSIS:
Replacement of the fascia and muscle with fibrous tissue or scar tissue causing the muscles to atrophy.


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Posted On: May 29, 2007

NERVE BLOCK

NERVE BLOCK:
An injection of alcohol or an anesthetic to interrupt or block nerve impulses.


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Posted On: May 29, 2007

NERVE

NERVE:
A collection of nerve fibers forming a small cable-like structure that conveys impulses from part of the central nervous system to some other part of the body. Nerves are part of the peripheral nervous system.


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Posted On: May 28, 2007

NERVE ROOT

NERVE ROOT:
The initial portion of a nerve as it leaves the central nervous system. It is referred to as a cranial nerve root if it leaves from the brain stem and it is a spinal nerve root if it leaves from the spinal cord.


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Posted On: May 28, 2007

NERVE CONDUCTION

NERVE CONDUCTION:
The transmission of impulse through a nerve fiber.


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Posted On: May 27, 2007

NERVOUS SYSTEM

NERVOUS SYSTEM:
This is made up of the central nervous system, the brain and spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system, the nerves and neurons that are outside of the central nervous system.


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Posted On: May 26, 2007

NEURALGIA

NEURALGIA:
Pain extending along one or more nerves causing shooting or stabbing pain, burning, or tingling, usually in the head or neck area.


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Posted On: May 25, 2007

NEURITIS

NEURITIS:
Inflammation of a nerve.


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Posted On: May 24, 2007

NEUROLOGY

NEUROLOGY:
The branch of medicine dealing with the nervous system.


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Posted On: May 24, 2007

NEUROLOGIST

NEUROLOGIST:
A medical doctor specializing in neurology.


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Posted On: May 23, 2007

NEUROPATHY

NEUROPATHY:
Damage to or disturbance of the peripheral nervous system.


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Posted On: May 22, 2007

NEUROSURGEON

NEUROSURGEON:
A surgeon who specializes in surgery concerning the nervous system.


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Posted On: May 21, 2007

NEUROSURGERY

NEUROSURGERY:
The branch of surgery concerning injuries and other disorders of the nervous system.


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Posted On: May 20, 2007

OBJECTIVE

OBJECTIVE:
As used in medicine, this refers to an observable condition or symptom, as opposed to subjective.


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Posted On: May 19, 2007

OCCIPITAL LOBE

OCCIPITAL LOBE:
The smallest of four lobes of the brain, the occipital lobe is located in the rear of the skull and acts as the visual processing center of the brain.


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Posted On: May 18, 2007

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY:
Treatment to improve a patient’s ability to perform daily activities.


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Posted On: May 17, 2007

OPHTHALMOLOGIST

OPHTHALMOLOGIST:
A physician specializing in ophthalmology.


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Posted On: May 16, 2007

OPHTHALMOLOGY

OPHTHALMOLOGY:
The branch of medicine dealing with the function and treatment of the eye.


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Posted On: May 15, 2007

ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON

ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON:
A surgeon who specializes in surgery concerning the musculoskeletal system.


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Posted On: May 14, 2007

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY:
The branch of surgery concerning injuries and other disorders of the musculoskeletal system.


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Posted On: May 13, 2007

ORTHOPEDICS

ORTHOPEDICS:
Another name for orthopedic surgery.


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Posted On: May 12, 2007

ORTHOTICS

ORTHOTICS:
The branch of medicine that concerns the use of specialized devices to support or correct an injured or weakened joint or limb.


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Posted On: May 11