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Forestier's disease
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Forestier's disease Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis. (DISH, Ankylosing hyperostosis). Florid new bone formation at entheses results in spinal stiffness. May be confused with ankylosing spondylitis.
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Diffuse
Not definitely localized or limited; spread widely through a tissue or substance.
Idiopathic
Of unexplained origin, as in the development of a symptom or syndrome that is apparently spontaneously generated.
Ankylosing
Undergoing ankylosis (stiffening or fusion of a joint).
Bone
Bone refers either to a hardened connective tissue or to one of the individual structures, or organs, into which it is formed, found in many animals. Bones support body structures, protect internal organs, and (in conjunction with muscles) facilitate movement; are also involved with cell formation, calcium metabolism, and mineral storage. The bones of an animal are, collectively, known as the skeleton.
Spondylitis
Inflammation of the vertebrae.
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Fascia
Tough membrane that encloses muscles and other organs.
Fasciitis
Inflammation of the fascia.
Felty's Syndrome
Syndrome of rheumatoid arthritis with leukopenia, splenomegaly and other features which include weight loss and leg ulcers.
Finkelstein's test
Place the patient's thumb in the palm. Passive ulnar deviation of the hand may produce pain at the radial side of the wrist. A sign of De Quervain's tenosynovitis.
Forestier's disease
Freiberg's disease
Osteonecrosis of the (2nd) metatarsal head.
Frozen shoulder
Adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder. Condition giving rise to great pain and stiffness of the shoulder.
Family doctor
A general practitioner (GP) or family physician (FP) is a physician who provides primary care. A GP/FP treats acute and chronic illnesses, provides preventive care and health education for all ages and both sexes. Some also care for hospitalized patients, do minor surgery and/or obstetrics.
Flunitrazepam
Flunitrazepam is a sedative that was made in the early 1970's by Roche and was used in hospitals only for deep sedation. It was first released on the market in 1975 in tablet form in Europe. The tablet was then released in the early 1980's to other countries. It came in 5 mg, 2 mg, and 1 mg sizes, but due to its strength the higher doses were taken off the market and now it only comes in one strength: 1 mg. It is the strongest sleeping tablet to ever be made. Flunitrazepam is known by his pharmaceutical name Rohypnol.
Fluoxetine
A drug used to treat depression. It belongs to the family of drugs called antidepressants.
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Diffuse
Not definitely localized or limited; spread widely through a tissue or substance.
Idiopathic
Of unexplained origin, as in the development of a symptom or syndrome that is apparently spontaneously generated.
Ankylosing
Undergoing ankylosis (stiffening or fusion of a joint).
Bone
Bone refers either to a hardened connective tissue or to one of the individual structures, or organs, into which it is formed, found in many animals. Bones support body structures, protect internal organs, and (in conjunction with muscles) facilitate movement; are also involved with cell formation, calcium metabolism, and mineral storage. The bones of an animal are, collectively, known as the skeleton.
Spondylitis
Inflammation of the vertebrae.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
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PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Fascia
Tough membrane that encloses muscles and other organs.
Fasciitis
Inflammation of the fascia.
Felty's Syndrome
Syndrome of rheumatoid arthritis with leukopenia, splenomegaly and other features which include weight loss and leg ulcers.
Finkelstein's test
Place the patient's thumb in the palm. Passive ulnar deviation of the hand may produce pain at the radial side of the wrist. A sign of De Quervain's tenosynovitis.
Forestier's disease
Freiberg's disease
Osteonecrosis of the (2nd) metatarsal head.
Frozen shoulder
Adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder. Condition giving rise to great pain and stiffness of the shoulder.
Family doctor
A general practitioner (GP) or family physician (FP) is a physician who provides primary care. A GP/FP treats acute and chronic illnesses, provides preventive care and health education for all ages and both sexes. Some also care for hospitalized patients, do minor surgery and/or obstetrics.
Flunitrazepam
Flunitrazepam is a sedative that was made in the early 1970's by Roche and was used in hospitals only for deep sedation. It was first released on the market in 1975 in tablet form in Europe. The tablet was then released in the early 1980's to other countries. It came in 5 mg, 2 mg, and 1 mg sizes, but due to its strength the higher doses were taken off the market and now it only comes in one strength: 1 mg. It is the strongest sleeping tablet to ever be made. Flunitrazepam is known by his pharmaceutical name Rohypnol.
Fluoxetine
A drug used to treat depression. It belongs to the family of drugs called antidepressants.
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