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Fibrocartilage |
Type of cartilage that contains visible collagenous fibers |
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Fibrosis |
Development of excessive fibrous connective tissue |
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Flexibility |
The range of motion in a given joint or combination of joints |
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Fracture |
A break or crack in a bone |
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Goniometer |
Protractor used to measure joint range of motion |
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Glycogen |
Storage form of glucose found in both the liver and muscles |
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Hemarthrosis |
Blood in a joint |
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Hematoma |
A localized collection of blood, usually clotted, that is confined within an organ Tissue or space |
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Hematuria |
Blood in the urine |
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Hemoglobin |
The red respiratory protein of erythrocytes that transports oxygen from the lungs to the tissues |
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Hemopoietic |
Forming blood cells |
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Hemorrage |
Discharge of blood |
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Hemothorax |
Bloody fluid in the pleural cavity |
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Hernia |
Protrusion of a part of an organ or tissue through an abdominal opening |
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Histamine |
Powerful inflammatory chemical that causes an increase in vascular permeability as well as vasodilation |
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Hyperextension |
Extreme stretching of a body part Beyond normal flexing |
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Hyperglycemia |
Extreme levels of blood sugar |
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Hypermobility |
Extreme mobility of a joint |
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Hypertension |
High blood pressure |
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Hyperthermia |
Abnormally high body temp |
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Hypertrophy |
Enlargement of a part caused by an increase in the size of its cells |
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Hyperventilation |
Abnormally deep breathing that is prolonged, causing a depletion of carbon dioxide, a fall in blood pressure, and fainting |
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Hypemia |
Bleeding into the anterior portion of the eye |
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Hypoxia |
Lack of an adequate amount of oxygen |
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Idiopathic |
Cause of a condition in unknown |
