A | B |
Blister | A separation of the epidermis from the dermis with the intervening space becoming filled with water or blood. |
Bromidrosis | Execessive foot odor |
Buccal | Pertaining to the cheek of mouth |
Bunion | (hallux valgus) an inflammed swelling of the bursa on the joint of the big toe |
Bursitis | Inflammation of the bursa sac |
Calcaneus | Heel bone |
Calcification | a calcium build up as a result of an injury |
Calorie | amount of heat required to raise 1 Kg of water 1 degree Celsius. Used to express the fuel value of food. |
Callus | (tyloses) a thickened layer of skin which most frequently occurs under the toes or heel and other friction areas. |
Cartilage | gristle-like padding on or between bones at the joint |
Cauliflower ear | (hematoma auris) a condition caused by excessive friction to the ear. |
Cervical | of the neck, the first 7 vertabrae in the neck |
Charley Horse | bruised front of the thigh |
Chondromalacia | softening of the articular surface of the patella |
Chronic | of long duration, repeating |
circumduction | circular movement of the joint |
Clavicle | collar bone |