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Articulação, f, -ões
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Joint, -s
def. Junction between two or more bones. The configuration of a joint determines the degree and direction of possible motion.
The components of joints provide stability and reduce the risk of damage from constant use.
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Artrite infecciosa, f, -s
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Infectious Arthritis
def. Infection in the fluid and tissues of a joint usually caused by bacteria, but sometimes caused by viruses or fungi.
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Artrite Psoriática, f, -s
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Psoriatic Arthritis
def. Chronic disease characterized by inflammation of the skin (psoriasis) and joints (arthritis). Approximately 10% of patients who have psoriasis also develop an associated inflammation of their joints.
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Artrite reumatóide, f, -s
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Rheumatoid arthritis
def. Autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation of the joints. It can also cause inflammation of the tissue around the joints and has the potential to cause joint destruction and functional disability.
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Artrite séptica, f, -s
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Artrite infecciosa
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Artrose, f, -s
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Osteoartrose
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Bursite, f, -s
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Bursitis
def. Painful inflammation of a bursa (a flat, fluid-filled sac that provides cushioning where skin, muscles, tendons, and ligaments rub over bones). It's usually caused by irritation from unusual use or overuse.
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Cifose
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Doença de Scheuermann
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Doença de Scheuermann, f
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Kyphosis
def. Abnormal curving of the spine that causes a humpback.
Some amount of [the condition] is common and begins in adolescence, affecting boys more often than girls. The cause is unknown, but [the condition] sometimes runs in families.
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Escoliose, f
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Scoliosis
def. Abnormal curvature of the spine. Scoliosis can be present at birth or can develop during adolescence. Mild forms might only cause mild discomfort, but more severe forms can cause chronic pain of affect internal organs.
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Espondilite anquilosante, f
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Ankylosing Spondylitis
def. Form of chronic inflammation of the spine and the sacroiliac joints [...]located in the low back where the sacrum [...]meets the iliac bones.
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Febre reumática, f, -s
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Rheumatic fever, -s
def. Iflammation of the body's organ systems, especially the joints and the heart, resulting from a complication of streptococcal infection of the throat.
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Fibromialgia, f, -s
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Fibromyalgia
def. Nonarticular disorder of unknown cause characterized by generalized aching (sometimes severe), widespread tenderness of muscles, areas around tendon insertions, and adjacent soft tissues, as well as muscle stiffness, fatigue and poor sleep.
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Fibromiosite, f, -s
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Fibromialgia
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Gota, f
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Gout
def. Disorder that results from deposits of sodium uric acid crystals, which accumulate in the joints because of high blood levels of uric acid [... ]leading to attacks of painful joint inflammation.
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Lúpus eritematoso sistémico, m
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
def. Chronic, multisystem, inflammatory disorder of autoimmune etiology.
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Músculo, m, -s
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Muscle, m, -s
def. Bundles of contractile fibers that are organized in a regular pattern, so that under a microscope they appear as stripes.
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Osso, m, -s
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Bone, -s
def. Constantly changing tissue that has several functions: It serves as rigid structure to the body and as a shield to protect delicate internal organs.
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Osteoartrose, f, -s
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Osteoarthritis
def. Chronic disorder associated with damage to the cartilage and surrounding tissues and characterized by pain, stiffness, and loss of function.
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Osteomielite, f, -s
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Osteomyelitis
def. Inflammation and destruction of bone caused by bacteria, mycobacteria, or fungi.
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Osteopetrose, f, -s
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Osteopetroses
def. Group of rare disorders that increase the density of bones. These disorders occur when the body does not recycle old bone cells.
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Osteoporose, f
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Osteoporosis
def. Condition in which a progressive decrease in the density of bones weakens the bones, making fractures likely.
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Síndrome de Sjögren, f., -s
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Sjögren's syndrome, f., -s
def. Relatively common chronic, autoimmune, systemic, inflammatory disorder of unknown cause, characterized by excessive dryness of the mouth, eyes, and other mucous membranes.
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Síndrome do túnel cárpico, f
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
def. It results from compression of the median nerve, which is located at the palm side of the wrist.
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