Pathology · Musculoskeletal System · Hard
Enthesitis
Meaning: Inflammation where a tendon or ligament attaches to bone.
In practice: Achilles insertion and plantar fascia pain are common in ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis.
Word parts
- -itis means inflammation
Many medical words are built from Greek and Latin parts like these, so learning a few helps you work out new terms.
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Which word means: The body's protective response to injury or infection, causing redness and swelling.
Answer: Inflammation
Which word means: Benign growth of blood vessels, often appearing as a raised red lesion in infancy.
Answer: Haemangioma
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