Orthopaedics · Musculoskeletal System · Hard
Avulsion
Meaning: A forceful tearing away of a body part, including a bone fragment by a tendon.
In practice: An avulsion fracture occurs when a tendon pulls off a piece of bone.
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Which word means: A degenerative condition of a tendon, often causing pain and swelling.
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Answer: Radius
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