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• Degenerative
  == Degenerative == ...n used in a medical context to describe conditions that deteriorate organs or tissues.
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• Chronic condition
  == Chronic Condition == ...ease that is persistent or otherwise long-lasting in its effects. The term chronic is often applied when the course of the disease lasts for more than three m
  1 KB (201 words) - 23:27, 9 February 2024
• Degenerative disorder
  '''Degenerative Disorder''' ...h are characterized by the deterioration and loss of function in the cells or tissues involved.
  2 KB (221 words) - 23:01, 14 February 2024
• Progressive
  ...forward", is a term often used in the medical field to describe a disease or condition that continues to worsen over time. ...despite treatment. This can refer to diseases that worsen over time, or to conditions that worsen if they are not treated promptly and effectively.
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• Notalgia paresthetica
  ...a medical condition characterized by chronic itching, tingling, stinging, or numbness in the skin, typically in the area of the upper back. The term is The primary symptom of [[Notalgia Paresthetica]] is chronic itching in the upper back, usually on one side but occasionally on both sid
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• Cebranopadol
  ...nt analgesic medication that is primarily used for the treatment of severe chronic pain. It is a unique compound that acts as a full agonist at the [[mu-opioi ..., making it a promising candidate for the treatment of severe chronic pain conditions.
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• Medtronic
  ...lure, Parkinson's disease, urinary incontinence, Down's syndrome, obesity, chronic pain, spinal disorders, and diabetes. ...lated article that is used to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease or other conditions.
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• Cryoneurolysis
  ..." meaning cold, "neuro" referring to nerves, and "lysis" meaning to loosen or break down. [[Cryoneurolysis]] is used to treat a variety of conditions that cause chronic pain, such as [[neuropathy]], [[osteoarthritis]], and [[postherpetic neural
  2 KB (205 words) - 04:36, 7 February 2024
• Artificial facet replacement
  ...chronic back pain caused by [[degenerative disc disease]] or other spinal conditions. ...acet replacement" is derived from the words "artificial", meaning man-made or not natural, "facet", referring to the small, flat surfaces on a bone where
  2 KB (239 words) - 04:18, 12 February 2024
• Liver Cirrhosis
  ...many forms of [[liver diseases]] and conditions, such as [[hepatitis]] and chronic [[alcoholism]]. Liver Cirrhosis is a chronic degenerative disease in which normal liver cells are damaged and are then replaced by [[
  2 KB (224 words) - 07:08, 14 February 2024
• Tenotomy
  ..., the ancient Greek physician, in the 5th century BC. It was used to treat conditions such as [[clubfoot]] and [[cerebral palsy]]. ...The tendon is then cut, either partially or completely, to relieve tension or pressure. The procedure is often performed under local anesthesia.
  2 KB (239 words) - 14:27, 5 February 2024
• Mitral annular calcification
  '''Mitral Annular Calcification''' ('''MAC''') is a chronic, degenerative calcification of the [[mitral valve]] annulus in the [[heart]]. It is often ...lcis" meaning lime or limestone and the suffix "-fication" meaning the act or process of making.
  2 KB (276 words) - 04:25, 12 February 2024
• Vitamin D and neurology
  ...adequate levels of Vitamin D in the body may help prevent or manage these conditions. * [[Multiple Sclerosis]]: A chronic disease that damages the nerves in the spinal cord and brain, as well as th
  2 KB (257 words) - 06:23, 12 February 2024
• Musculoskeletal disorder
  ...-kyuh-loh-skel-i-tl dis-or-der) is a term that encompasses a wide range of conditions that affect the [[Musculoskeletal system|musculoskeletal system]], which in ...etus" meaning skeleton, and the Greek word "disorder" meaning irregularity or disturbance.
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• Paratenonitis
  ...lowing it to glide freely. This condition is often associated with overuse or strain of the tendon, particularly in athletes. ...imaging|MRI]] may also be used to confirm the diagnosis and rule out other conditions.
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• Procerus sign
  '''Procerus sign''' (/proʊˈsɪərəs/), also known as '''Procerus scowl''' or '''Procerus wrinkle''', is a clinical sign in [[neurology]] and [[dermatolo ...erm "procerus" is derived from the Latin word ''procerus'', meaning "tall" or "elongated". This is in reference to the vertical orientation of the procer
  2 KB (249 words) - 00:00, 9 February 2024
• Subluxation
  ...misaligned. The term is derived from the Latin words "sub" meaning "under" or "less than", and "luxation" from "luxare" which means "to dislocate". ...tive changes in the body. It can also occur as a result of certain medical conditions, such as [[rheumatoid arthritis]] and [[osteoporosis]].
  2 KB (287 words) - 23:49, 6 February 2024
• Central pain syndrome
  ...stroke, multiple sclerosis, tumors, epilepsy, brain or spinal cord trauma, or Parkinson's disease. ...urning sensation, but can also be described as aching, pricking, chilling, or throbbing.
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• Eliprodil
  ..." meaning "to extend". This is in reference to the drug's ability to block or "omit" certain harmful chemicals in the brain, thereby "extending" the heal Eliprodil is primarily used in experimental treatments for conditions such as [[stroke]] and [[Parkinson's disease]]. It is also being studied fo
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• Heiko Braak
  ...n and means "home ruler". "Braak" is a Dutch surname, which means "fallow" or "uncultivated". * [[Neurodegenerative diseases]]: A variety of medical conditions characterized by the progressive degeneration and death of nerve cells. Thi
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