Note on web version of glossary:
The original glossary was set up in columns on two pages. To sort out the columns was too difficult a task to do without introducing numerous errors. Thus, the preformatted text was used as is, with italics added to the term defined. So, page 1 goes from A-K, above the horizontal line midway down the web page. L-T follows in two columns below the line. Because we could not use original pagination, we have included a list of pages numbers for each original chapter, with links to that web chapter. Go there, then use the find function of your web browser (usually under the View or Edit drop down menu) to find the term and definition in the chapter.
| Chapter 1, pages 5-26 |
Chapter 2, pages 27-50 |
Chapter 3, pages 51-76 |
Chapter 4, pages 77-92 |
Chapter 5, pages 93-114 |
| Chapter 6, pages 115-132 |
Chapter 7, pages 133-170 |
Chapter 8, pages 171-186 |
Chapter 9 pages 187-202 |
Chapter 10, pages 203-212 |
Page 1, A-K
Terms defined in text are indicated: definition Dysmorphic: appearing under different morphologic
page(s), i.e., def. p__. forms.
Dysplasia: abnormal development.
Abscess: cavity with localized collection of pus. Epidemiology: study of relationship of factors
Acetabulum: socket (e.g., hip, shoulder). determining frequency and distribution of dis-
Agrarian: pertaining to farming. ease in a human community.
Ankylosing spondylitis: def. p.129. Epiphysis(-eal): bone growth area. def. p.52.
Anomalad: def. p.138. Epithelium: internal and external body surface
Anthropometry(-orphic): measurement of human body covering(s).
size, weight, and proportions. Erythroid hyperplasia: def. p.112.
Antral-oral fistula: abnormal opening between Exogenous sex hormones: birth control pills.
maxillary sinus and mouth due to dental disease. Exostosis: see osteoma. def. p.81,89.
Appendicular: of or pertaining to arms and legs. Fibrous dysplasia: cortex and medullary space
Arthritis: inflammation of joint. def. p.115. replacement by fibrous tissue. def. p.83-84.
Articulation: meeting of 2 or more bones. See Gastroenteritis: "intestinal flu."
joint. Synarthrosis, amphiarthrosis, diarthro- Genotype: anomaly in embryogenesis having origin
sis, synchondrosis. def. p.115. in gene structure. def. p.133,138.
Aseptic (avascular) necrosis: bone degeneration Granuloma(-tous): tumor-like mass from chronic
after injury, e.g., trauma, vascular. def. p.47. inflammation by infection, e.g., tuberculosis.
Assimilation: unusual skull/spine fusion; occip- def. p.52.
ital/C-1, lumbar/sacral vertebrae. def. p.140. Gumma: syphilitic granuloma. def. p.61.
Atrophy: wasting away. Hemangioma: vascular, blood vessel tumor.
Auditory ossicles: middle ear bones (x3). Hematogenous: dissemination via blood stream.
Avulsion(evulsion): tearing away. Hemifacial microsomia: undersize half-face. def.
Basicranium: skull base. p.143.
Bering Strait cold dilter(Stewart): def. p.69. Hematoma: blood clot, def. p.27.
Bipartite: in two parts. Heterotopic(bone, ossification): bone in unusual
Blastomycosis: infection caused by a yeastlike places. Also metaplastic. def. p.40,80, 82.
organism. def. p.59. Hushke, foramen of: tympanic ring dehiscence (de-
Callus: healing bone. fect), usually disappears with growth. def.p.92.
Carcinogen: cancer producing agent. Hutchinsonian teeth: notched or narrow-edged
Calvarium: superior portion of the cranium. permanant incisor teeth, often from congenital
Caries: dental cavities. syphilis. def. p.62.
Caudal(-ly,-dad): toward the foot. Hyperplasia: abnormal increase in normal tissue.
Cephalad: toward the head. Hypertrophy: enlargement through overgrowth.
Charcot joint: def. p.74,86. Hypoplasia: incomplete development.
Chert: impure flintlike rock. Implosion: burst inward.
Cholesteatoma: cystic mass containing dead skin. Indigenous: local, native.
def. p.74,86. Infection: invasion and multiplication of micro-
Cholera infantum: summer diarrhea young children. organisms with bodily injury. def. p.52.
Cloaca(-ae): opening in infected bone. def. p.52. Inflammation: local protective response to injury
Cohort: a group or band. or tissue destruction, to destroy, dilute, wall
Congenital: inborn. def. p.133. off causing agent and injured tissue. def. p.51.
Consanguinity: blood relationship, kinship. Initial Coalescent tradition: cultures resulting
Cretinism: congenital thyroid dysfunction. from late fusion of Central Plains and Middle
Cribra: porous, seive-like. def. p.112. Missouri traditions.
Cyst(encyst): closed epithelium lined cavity con- Intravital: during life.
taining liquid or semisolid material. def. p.77. Involucrum(-a): new bone sheath covering dead
Deformation: def. p.138. bone (sequestrum). def. p.52.
Demography(-ic): study of geographical distribu- -itis: suffix indicating inflammation of, e.g.,
tion and physical environment. osteomyelitis, periostitis.
Development(-al): the process of growth and diff- Joint: see articulation. def. p.115.
erentiation (pre- or post-natal). def. p.133. Ketosis: metabolic complication of diabetes,
Diaphysis: part of long bone formed from primary starvation.
ossification center (midportion). def. p.61. Kyphosis: forward bending of spine. def. p.129.
Page 2, L-T Loess: soil layers Pathognomonic: distinctive or characteristic of Macrocephaly: large head, e.g., hydrocephalus a disease or pathologic condition. Malformation(+/- syndrome): def. p.138. Pathologic fracture: fracture in bone weakened Mastication: chew food. by preexisting disease. Meningitis: inflammation of the brain and its Pathology: the study of disease. covering layers. Pathophysiology: study of abnormal function. Metabolism: chemical and physical processes by Pedagogy: teaching, systematized instruction. which living organisms grow and live. def. p.93. Pericranium: skull external periostium. Metaphysis: long bone end near growth center. Periodontal: tooth supporting structures. def. p.52. Periosteum: fibrous tissue covering bone. Metopic suture: midline frontal bone suture. Perthe's disease: degenerative hip disease of Micrognathia: small jaw(s). unknown origin in young persons. def. p.153. Millieu: environment, setting. Phenotype: anomaly in embryogenesis from stimu- Morphogenesis: structure formation. lae when specific structures are vulnerable. Morphology(-alogical): form and structure. def. p.133,138. Mortem: death. ante- before; para- at the time Physiology: study of function and mechanism. of; post- after. Plaque: deposit on teeth, precursor to caries or Multiple myeloma: primary bone marrow cancer. dental calculus. Mycobacteria: microorganisms (bacteria) that Platybasia: skull base deformity, occipital bone cause tuberculosis and leprosy. def. p.58. depressed intracranially. Mycosis(-tic): fungus (yeast) disease. Pleuripotential: acting in more than one way. Neoplasm: new growth; cancer or benign. See Polydactyly: supernumerary digits, hands or feet. tumor. Pot hunter: amateur archaeologist usually seeking Non-odontogenic: not from teeth. def. p.144. cultural artifacts. Nutrition: intake, assimilation, and utilization Pott's disease: spinal tuberculosis. def. p.60. of nutriments (food). def. p.93. Provenience: information as to origin, source. Osteitis: see osteomyelitis. Pseudo-pathology: not disease-caused, artifact. Osseous: of or pertaining to bone. Pseudoarthrosis: pseudo-joint. def. p.47. Osteoanagenesis: new bone formation. def. p.52. Radiographs: X Ray photographs. Osteochondroma: benign tumor of cartilage and Radiolucent: areas appearing dark on X Ray film. bone. def. p.82. Sabre shin: anterior tibial bowing, often with Osteoid: organic bone matrix (ground substance). treponemal infections. Osteoid osteoma: def. p.81-82. Sequestrum(-er): dead bone. def. p.51. Osteolysis: bone disolution. def. p.52. Scurvy, scorbutic: Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) de- Osteoma: benign, bony tumor mass, usually hard ficiency. def. p.41. and dense, occasionally spongy. def. p.81,89. Sepsis(-tic): see infection. def. p.52. Osteomyelitis: inflammation of bone, p.52. Spirochete(-al): see treponema. def. p.60. Osteopathology: disease of bone. Spondylolysis: dissolution of vertebra by separa- Osteophyte(-osis): bony outgrowth. def. p.119. tion of arch. def. p.119. Osteoporosis: abnormal bone rarifaction. def. Spondylolisthesis: forward displacement of one p.115,118,129. vertebra over another. def. p.123. Osteosclerosis: abnormally dense bone. Submucous cleft palate: occult defect due to soft Otitis media: middle ear infection. def. p.51. tissue defect. def. p.148. Otology: medical practice dealing with the ear. Symphysis pubis: junction of the pubic bones. Otosclerosis: abnormal bone in and surrounding Syndactyly: webbed fingers or toes. the middle and inner ear. def. p.75. Synostosis: union of bones that are usually sep- Paleo-: old. arate. def. p.152. Paleopathology: study of diseases in human rem- Synovial membrane: joint articular capsule inner nants preserved from ancient times. layer. Parry fracture: forearm fracture incurred while Teratogen: an agent causing fetal anomalies. protecting head from injury with arm. Trephination(trepan-): drill a hole, usually in Parturition pits: symphysis pubis scars after skull. pregnancy. Treponema(-al,-atosis): microorganisms causing Pathogen: disease producing microorganisms or specific human infections, e.g., syphilis, yaws, material. bejel, pinta. def. p.60. Pathogenesis: mechanisms occurring during devel- Tumor: mass, swelling enlargement. def. p.77. opment of disease. Vertebral lipping: see osteophyte. def. p.119.
Markup by Larry Zimmerman, 4/27/98