| A/E | above elbow [amputation] |
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| ASE | acute stress erosion; American Society of Electrocardiography; axilla, shoulder, and elbow |
| BE | bacillary emulsion; bacterial endocarditis; barium enema; Barrett's esophagus; base excess; below-el... |
| B/E | below-elbow |
| BEA | below-elbow amputation; bioelectrical activity; bromoethylamine |
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| elbow | 1. The joint or bend of the arm; the outer curve in the middle of the arm when bent. "Her arms to the elbows naked." (R. Of Gloucester) 2. Any turn or bend like that of the elbow, in a wall, building, and the like; a sudden turn in a line of coast or course of a river; also, an angular or jointed part of any structure, as the raised arm of a chair or sofa, or a short pipe fitting, turning at an angle or bent. 3. A sharp angle in any surface of wainscoting or other woodwork; the upright sides which flank any paneled work, as the sides of windows, where the jamb makes an elbow with the window back. Elbow is used adjectively or as part of a compound, to denote something shaped like, or acting like, an elbow; as, elbow joint; elbow tongs or elbow-tongs; elbowroom, elbow-room, or elbow room. at the elbow, very near; at hand. Elbow grease, energetic application of force in manual labour. Elbow in the hawse, scissors bent in the blade or shank for convenience in cutting. Out at elbow, with coat worn through at the elbows; shabby; in needy circumstances. Origin: AS. Elboga, elnboga (akin to D. Elleboga, OHG. Elinbogo, G. Ellbogen, ellenbogen, Icel. Lnbogi; prop.; arm-bend); eln ell (orig, forearm) + boga a bending. See 1st Ell, and 4th Bow. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| elbow, arthritis of the | Inflammation (arthritis) of the elbow joint can be due to many systemic forms of arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis, gouty arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and Reiter's disease. Generally, they are associated with signs of inflammation of the elbow joint, including heat, warmth, swelling, pain, tenderness, and decreased range of motion. Range of motion of the elbow is decreased with arthritis of the elbow because the swollen joint impedes the range of motion (12 Dec 1998) |
| elbow bone | <anatomy> The large process at the proximal end of the ulna which projects behind the articulation with the humerus and forms the bony prominence of the elbow. Origin: NL, fr.Gr.; elbow + the head. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| elbow bursitis | at the tip of the elbow (the olecranon area), there is a bursa, a fluid-filled sac that functions as a gliding surface to reduce friction with motion. This bursa is known as the olecranon bursa. Because of its location, the olecranon bursa is subject to trauma, ranging from simple repetitive weight bearing while leaning, to banging in a fall. This trauma can cause a common, aseptic form of bursitis (olecranon bursitis) with varying degrees of swelling, warmth, tenderness and redness in the area overlying the point of the elbow. (12 Dec 1998) |
| elbow bursitis, treatment of | If non-infectious, elbow bursitis treatment includes rest, ice, and medications for inflammation and pain. Infectious bursitis is treated with antibiotics, aspiration, and surgery. (12 Dec 1998) |
| elbow, cellulitis of the | Inflammation of the skin around the elbow due to infection (cellulitis) commonly occurs as a result of abrasions or puncture wounds permitting bacteria on the surface of the skin to invade the deeper layers of the skin. This causes inflamed skin characterised by heat, redness, warmth, and swelling. The most common bacteria that cause cellulitis include Staphylococcus ( Staph ) and Streptococcus ( Streop ). One can have an associated low-grade fever. Cellulitis generally requires antibiotic treatment, either orally or intravenously. Heat application can help in the healing process. (12 Dec 1998) |
| elbow fracture | <radiology> Child: supracondylar fracture of humerus, adult: radial head fracture fat pads, anterior seen normally, displaced proximally by effusion, posterior most likely to be elbow joint effusion radiologic lines, anterior humeral line: should pass through capitellum, radio-capitellar line: should bisect radius and capitellum see also: elbow ossification centres, forearm fractures (12 Dec 1998) |
| elbow, golfer's | The inner portion of the elbow is a bony prominence called the medial epicondyle. Tendons from the muscles attach here and can be injured, causing medial epicondylitis. To those who play the ancient Scottish sport, this is golfer's elbow. (12 Dec 1998) |
| elbow jerk | A sudden contraction of the triceps muscle caused by a smart tap on its tendon when the forearm hangs loosely at a right angle with the arm. Synonym: elbow jerk, elbow reflex. (05 Mar 2000) |
| elbow joint | A compound hinge synovial joint between the humerus and the bones of the forearm; it consists of the articulatio humeroradialis and the articulatio humeroulnaris. Synonym: articulatio cubiti, cubital joint. (05 Mar 2000) |
| elbow ossification centres | <radiology> Order of ossification: CRITOE, Capitellum, Radius, Internal (medial) epicondyle, Trochlea, Olecranom, External (lateral) epicondyle (12 Dec 1998) |
| elbow pain | The elbow joint is quite complex because it is the area of union of three long bones. Elbow pain has many causes including arthritis and bursitis. Tendinitis can affect the inner or outer elbow; the treatment includes ice, rest, and medication for inflammation. Bacteria can also infect the skin of the scraped (abraded) elbow. The funny bone nerve can be irritated at the elbow to cause numbness and tingling of the little and ring fingers. (12 Dec 1998) |
| elbow reflex | A sudden contraction of the triceps muscle caused by a smart tap on its tendon when the forearm hangs loosely at a right angle with the arm. Synonym: elbow jerk, elbow reflex. (05 Mar 2000) |
| elbow, tennis | The outer bone of the elbow is the lateral epicondyle and is a part of the humerus bone. Tendons are attach to this area which can be injured, causing inflammation or tendinitis (lateral epicondylitis). This is known to tennis players as tennis elbow. (12 Dec 1998) |
| transverse ligament of elbow | A bundle of fibres running from the olecranon to the coronoid process in association with the ulnar collateral ligament. Synonym: Cooper's ligaments. (05 Mar 2000) |