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Medical related terms of interest to people suffering from Fibromyalgia and/or Chronic Pain.

Fibromyalgia Medical Terms and Definitions

Depo-Provera contraceptive

Injectable progestin (Depo-Provera) was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for contraception in 1992.

Coitus interruptus

A method of contraception, also called withdrawal, in which the man withdraws his penis from the vagina before ejaculation. Fertilization is prevented because the sperm do not enter the vagina.

Withdrawal, penis

A method of contraception, also called coitus interruptus, in which the man withdraws his penis from the vagina before ejaculation.

Arrhythmia, sinus

The normal increase in heart rate that occurs during inspiration (when you breathe in). This is a natural response and is more accentuated in children than adults.

Sinus arrhythmia

The normal increase in heart rate that occurs during inspiration (when you breathe in). This is a natural response and is more accentuated in children than adults.

Tachycardia, sinus

A fast heartbeat (tachycardia) because of rapid firing of the sinoatrial (sinus) node. The sinoatrial (or sinus) node is the natural pacemaker of the heart.

Sinus tachycardia

Fast heartbeat (tachycardia) that occurs because of overly rapid firing by the sinoatrial node.

Rhythm, sinus

The normal regular rhythm of the heart set by the natural pacemaker of the heart called the sinoatrial (or sinus) node.

Sinus rhythm

The normal regular rhythm of the heart set by the natural pacemaker of the heart called the sinoatrial (or sinus) node.

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