#1
Which medical term refers to the inflammation of joints?
Arthritis
ExplanationInflammation of one or more joints.
#2
What is the medical term for a 'break in a bone'?
Fracture
ExplanationA broken bone.
#3
Which medical term refers to the 'abnormal lateral curvature of the spine'?
Scoliosis
ExplanationAbnormal sideways curvature of the spine.
#4
What does the medical term 'arthroscopy' mean?
Visualization of the inside of a joint
ExplanationA procedure to visualize, diagnose, and treat problems inside a joint.
#5
Which of the following medical terms means 'abnormal lateral curvature of the spine'?
Scoliosis
ExplanationAbnormal sideways curvature of the spine.
#6
Which of the following terms refers to the 'abnormal softening of bones'?
Osteomalacia
ExplanationSoftening of bones, often due to vitamin D deficiency.
#7
What is the medical term for 'inflammation of the tendons'?
Tendonitis
ExplanationInflammation of the tissue connecting muscle to bone.
#8
Which condition is characterized by 'abnormal lateral curvature of the thoracic spine'?
Kyphosis
ExplanationExcessive outward curvature of the thoracic spine.
#9
What is the medical term for 'swelling or inflammation of a bursa'?
Bursitis
ExplanationInflammation of a small fluid-filled sac near a joint.
#10
What does the term 'arthroplasty' refer to in medical terminology?
Joint replacement surgery
ExplanationSurgical reconstruction or replacement of a joint.
#11
Which medical term describes 'the process of bone formation'?
Osteogenesis
ExplanationThe formation of bone tissue.
#12
What does the term 'arthrocentesis' mean in medical terminology?
Surgical puncture of a joint to remove fluid
ExplanationA procedure to remove fluid from a joint using a needle.
#13
What does 'crepitus' refer to in medical terminology?
A crackling or grating sound or sensation in the joints
ExplanationA crackling or grinding sensation or sound in the joints.