| PDL | pancreatic duct ligation; periodontal ligament; poorly differentiated lymphocyte; population doublin... |
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| PLL | peripheral light loss; phase-locked loop; poly-L-lysine; pressure length loop; posterior longitudina... |
| PTF | patient treatment file; plasma thromboplastin factor; posterior talofibular [ligament]; proximal tub... |
| TCL | T-cell leukemia; thermochemiluminescence; total capacity of the lung; transverse carpal ligament |
| AE | Above the Elbow |
| golfer's elbow | <orthopaedics, rheumatology> Inflammation of the tendons which insert at the medical epicondyle (of the humerus) at the elbow. Symptoms include pain with forced flexion of the wrist joint. (10 Oct 1997) |
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| miner's elbow | Inflammation with fluid distention of the olecranon bursa. (05 Mar 2000) |
| point of elbow | <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) |
| posterior region of elbow | The back of the elbow. Synonym: facies cubitalis posterior, regio cubitalis posterior, posterior cubital region, posterior surface of elbow. (05 Mar 2000) |
| posterior surface of elbow | The back of the elbow. Synonym: facies cubitalis posterior, regio cubitalis posterior, posterior cubital region, posterior surface of elbow. (05 Mar 2000) |
| sideswipe elbow fracture | <radiology> Comminuted fracture of the distal humerus, due to direct trauma (elbow in car window hits approaching vehicle) (12 Dec 1998) |
| nursemaid's elbow | Subluxation of the radial head within the elbow joint is also referred to as nursemaid's elbow. This orthopaedic condition is seen commonly in toddlers who may be lifted up by outstretched arms. Instability of the radial head leads to subluxation. The child with nursemaid's usually has their arm in hanging in extension at their side and any attempted movement of the elbow joint is met with pain. (27 Sep 1997) |
| interosseous bursa of elbow | An inconstant bursa located between the tendon of the biceps and the ulna or the oblique cord. Synonym: bursa cubitalis interossea. (05 Mar 2000) |
| intratendinous bursa of elbow | A bursa sometimes present within the tendon of insertion of the triceps brachii. Synonym: bursa intratendinea olecrani, bursa of Monro. (05 Mar 2000) |
| tennis elbow | <rheumatology> Inflammation at the lateral epicondyle (bony process of the humerus) of the elbow and the tendons insertions. It has earned the name tennis elbow because of the common occurrence of this condition in tennis players (constant dorsiflexion of the wrist). See: medial epicondylitis. (13 Jan 1998) |
| tip of elbow | <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 | 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) |
| 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) |