Day: August 1, 2014

Bilateral

Bilateral bi·lat·er·al \bī-ˈla-t(ə-)rəl\ adjective Relates to both sides of the body.

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Bursitis

Bursitis bur·si·tis \(ˌ)bər-ˈsī-təs\ noun The inflammation of a bursa. A bursa is a sac filled with fluid in a location where friction would otherwise develop.

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Cerebellum

Cerebellum cer·e·bel·lum \ˌser-ə-ˈbe-ləm\ noun The area of the brain responsible for controlling the posture, balance, and coordination of muscular movements.

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Cerebral Cortex

Cerebral Cortex ce·re·bral cor·tex \sə-ˈrē-brəl\ kȯr-ˌteks\ noun The area of the brain responsible for coordinating all motor and sensory activities. The cerebral cortex is comprised

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Chiropractic

Chiropractic chi·ro·prac·tic \ˈkī-rə-ˌprak-tik, ˌkī-rə-ˈ\ noun The science and philosophy of providing treatment in order to elicit a response from the nervous system. The practice of

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Chronic

Chronic chron·ic \ˈkrä-nik\ adjective When something persists for a long period of time. Chronic pain refers to pain that has been a problem for more

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CT Scan

CT Scan C·T scan \ˌsē-ˈtē-\ skan\ noun A computerized tomography scan uses x-rays and a computer as a means of creating detailed images of the

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Degeneration

Degeneration de·gen·er·a·tion \di-ˌje-nə-ˈrā-shən\ noun Can be caused by wear and tear. Osteoarthritis is an example of degeneration, as the body’s joints wear out in what

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Disc

Disc disc \ˈdisk\ noun An object of cartilage that separates spinal vertebrae, protects the nervous system, and absorbs spinal shock. Disc degeneration occurs due to

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