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Tendon
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Tendon Band of fibrous tissue by which muscle is attached to bone.
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Tissue
Biological tissue is a group of cells that perform a similar function.The study of tissues is known as histology, or, in connection with disease, histopathology.The classical tools for studying the tissues are the wax block, the tissue stain, and the optical microscope, though developments in electron microscopy, immunofluorescence, and frozen sections have all added to the sum of knowledge in the last couple of decades.
Muscle
Tissue made up of bundles of long, slender cells that contract when stimulated.
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.
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Tendinitis
An inflammation in a tendon or the tendon covering.
Tendonitis
Inflammation of tendon. (Tendinitis)
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Trauma
Injury caused by external force, chemical, temperature extremes, or poor tooth alignment.
Trench mouth
Gum disease characterized by severe mouth sores and loss of tissue. See ANUG.
T-cell
A white blood cell concerned with immunity. It does not produce antibodies.
Takayasu's arteritis
A form of giant cell arteritis which afflicts mainly younger females. Predominantly affects aortic arch vessels. (Pulseless disease).
Temporal arteritis
A vasculitic disorder which presents with head pain and scalp tenderness and a high ESR. Sudden loss of vision may occur due to retinal artery occlusion. Part of the polymyalgia rheumatica disease spectrum. Also known as cranial or giant cell arteritis.
Tendon
Tendonitis
Inflammation of tendon. (Tendinitis)
Tennis elbow
Lateral humeral epicondylitis. (An enthesitis).
Tinel's sign
Paraesthesiae (mainly in the middle finger) experienced on percussion over the flexor retinaculum at the wrist. Suggests carpal tunnel syndrome.
Tophus
Subcutaneous nodule composed of urate. Seen in chronic gout.
Torticollis
Abnormal posture of the head due to spasm of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Tissue
Biological tissue is a group of cells that perform a similar function.The study of tissues is known as histology, or, in connection with disease, histopathology.The classical tools for studying the tissues are the wax block, the tissue stain, and the optical microscope, though developments in electron microscopy, immunofluorescence, and frozen sections have all added to the sum of knowledge in the last couple of decades.
Muscle
Tissue made up of bundles of long, slender cells that contract when stimulated.
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.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Tendinitis
An inflammation in a tendon or the tendon covering.
Tendonitis
Inflammation of tendon. (Tendinitis)
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Trauma
Injury caused by external force, chemical, temperature extremes, or poor tooth alignment.
Trench mouth
Gum disease characterized by severe mouth sores and loss of tissue. See ANUG.
T-cell
A white blood cell concerned with immunity. It does not produce antibodies.
Takayasu's arteritis
A form of giant cell arteritis which afflicts mainly younger females. Predominantly affects aortic arch vessels. (Pulseless disease).
Temporal arteritis
A vasculitic disorder which presents with head pain and scalp tenderness and a high ESR. Sudden loss of vision may occur due to retinal artery occlusion. Part of the polymyalgia rheumatica disease spectrum. Also known as cranial or giant cell arteritis.
Tendon
Tendonitis
Inflammation of tendon. (Tendinitis)
Tennis elbow
Lateral humeral epicondylitis. (An enthesitis).
Tinel's sign
Paraesthesiae (mainly in the middle finger) experienced on percussion over the flexor retinaculum at the wrist. Suggests carpal tunnel syndrome.
Tophus
Subcutaneous nodule composed of urate. Seen in chronic gout.
Torticollis
Abnormal posture of the head due to spasm of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.
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