Total paralysis affecting only one side of the body
An inflammatory condition of one or more joints
An inflammation of the tendons caused by excessive or unusual use of the joint
The sudden, involuntary jerking of the muscle or group of muscles
A deficiency disease occurring in children characterized by defective bone grown
Medical term means pertaining to the heart and blood vessels
A disorder characterized by lower than normal levels of red blood cells in the blood
A diagnostic test that measures the electrical activity within muscle fibers in response to nerve stimulation
The abnormal enlargement of the heart that is frequently associated with heart failure as the heart enlarges in an effort to compensate for its decreased pumping ability
Word part meaning to bind or tie together
The largest blood vessel in the body
A congenital defect that occurs during early pregnancy when the spinal canal fails to close completely around the spinal cord to protect it
A localized weak spot or balloon-like enlargement of the wall of an artery
Word part meaning twice, double, or two
One of the clotting proteins that are found in plasma
Word part meaning tone, stretching, or tension
An injury to a joint, such as an ankle, knee, or wrist, which usually occurs when a ligament is wrenched or torn
The movement of a limb away from the midline of the body