an examination technique that uses the examiner's hands to feel the texture and location of certain body parts

type of a fracture that occurs from severe twisting motions, such in a sports injury

is abnormally rapid resting heart rate

abnormal buildup of carbon dioxide

Inflammation of the tissues surrounding the brain and the spinal cord

Sudden and widespread outbreak of disease within a specific area

Also known as hiccups

Commonly known as an heart attack, is the blockage or one or more coronary arteries, caused by plaque buildup

loss of consciousness that occurs when the body cannot get the oxygen it needs to function

microscopic functional units of each kidney are known as

An abnormal passage between two organs or leading from an organ to the surface of the body

Surgically suturing together the divided ends of a tendon

Also known as chickenpox, caused by the herpes virus

presence of pus in the pleural cavity between the layers of the pleural membrane. Also known as empyema of the pleural cavity

Thick, tough, outermost membrane of the meninges

pathologic change or disease in a muscle

means lack of muscle coordination during voluntary movements

a hard-tissue sarcoma that usually involves the upper shaft of the long bones, pelvis or knee

Also known as heartburn, burning sensation caused by return of acidic stomach contents into the esophagus

A condition associated with giving aspirin to children suffering from a viral infection

Describes a change in the structure of cells and their orientation to each other

Also known as hyperactivity, abnormally increased muscle function or activity

foreign object, such as a blood clot, air or a bit of tissue that is circulating in the blood

passage of black, tarry, foul- smelling stools

characterized by binge eating