Medical

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

Fibromyalgia Medical Terms and Definitions

Locomotive system

The bones, the joints, and the muscles that contract and relax to move the joints and bones.

Disorders, lymphoproliferative

Malignant diseases of the lymphoid cells and cells from the reticuloendothelial system (which take up and sequester inert particles).

Da Vinci, Leonardo

The father of anatomic art, as well as an accomplished architect, scientist, engineer, inventor, poet, sculptor, and painter.

Chloroform

A clear, volatile liquid with a strong smell similar to that of ether. Chloroform was once administered by inhalation to produce anesthesia, given to relieve pain, and used as a remedy for cough.

Gas, laughing

Nitrous oxide, a gas capable of causing general anesthesia.

Laughing gas

Nitrous oxide, a gas that can cause general anesthesia.

Engagement

The sensation that a pregnant woman feels when the lowermost part of the fetus descends and is engaged in the mother's pelvis, an event that typically occurs 2 to 3 weeks before labor begins.

Care, nail

Care of the fingernails and toenails. Many nail problems are due to poor nail care.

Nail care

Care of the fingernails and toenails. Many nail problems are due to poor nail care.

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