[L. pronus, bending down or forward] Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012 prone (prōn) adj. Lying with the front or face downward. adv. In a prone manner: The patient was lying prone on the bed. prone′ly adv. prone′ness n. The American Heritage® Medical Dictionary...
Stretching can help, too. You can even do some stretching in the car. Try pushing your head back into the car’s headrest and holding it there for 30 seconds at a time. Or try pulling your head forward as far as you can go while keeping your chin parallel with the ground for about ...
Define the term external respiration. Define the following term: endocarditis Give the medical term that matches the following literal definition: Process of bending forward Identify the term from the given definition: The ability of the lungs to stretch. Define the respiratory bronchioles. Define the...
There’s actually a medical term for this: “ponytail headache syndrome.” This disorder doesn’t affect everyone, but those who experience it know this can be a painfully frustrating type of discomfort. Ponytail headache syndrome seems to be a type of allodynia. Allodynia, which is associated ...
nanorobots must be fabricated with biocompatible materials and components to circumvent eliciting adverse reactions or immune responses. This requirement necessitates meticulous contemplation of various factors, such as the selection of materials, surface chemistry, and potential for long-term accumulation with...
a lateral convex shape with a scintillating edge, leaving a varying amount of scotomata in its wake, which is characteristic of the aura that precedes visual migraines. This phenomenon was also know by the fanciful term, Maginot line pattern, so named for the jagged, slightly off-center lines...
There are 2 forms of osteoporosis: primary, which is commonly postmenopausal, or senile, and secondary, which is a manifestation of immobilization, underlying medical disorders, or long-term use of certain medications. Osteoporosis most often presents clinically with fractures (most commonly, vertebral...
Orthoplast deteriorates with long-term use, limiting its usefulness in prophylaxis and for chronic ankle sprains. Stabilizing Shoes Several shoe designs have been used for prevention and treatment of ankle sprains. Acute injury, rehabilitation, and chronic instability: The use of ankle-stabilizing ...
If you play contact sports, sooner or later you’ll end up with a stinger. That’s the slang term for the shooting pain—almost like a lightning bolt—you might experience when you are hit in the nerves of your shoulders or neck. These usually go away after a few moments, but sometime...
Aetna considers the following orthopedic casts, braces and splints medically necessary (unless otherwise stated) for the listed indications when they are used to treat disease or injury: Orthosis (Orthopedic Brace) and/or Prosthesis Aetna considers an orthosis (orthopedic brace) and/or prosthesis medic...