Glossary
Vertebra: One of 33 bony segments that form the spinal column. There are 7 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 sacral (fused into one sacrum bone) and 4 coccygeal (fused into one coccyx bone).Antibody: Antibody is a protein complex used by immune system to identify and neutralize foreign objects like bacteria and viruses. Each antibody recognizes a specific antigen unique to its target.
Rheumatoid arthritis: Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease of the connective tissues that usually appears in the form of painful swelling in the joints of the hands and feet. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) often worsens over time, causing joint deformities and disability.
Urethra: The tube through which urine leaves the body. It empties urine from the bladder.
Conjunctiva: A membrane that lines the inner surface of the eyelid and also covers the front part of the eye.
Crohn's disease: A type of inflammatory bowel disease that affects any part of the digestive tract.
Ulcerative colitis: A type of inflammatory bowel disease that affects the large intestine.
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation: Procedure of stimulating a nerve with electrical current through the skin to relieve pain.
Acupuncture: The technique of inserting thin needles through the skin at specific points on the body to control pain and other symptoms.
Cryotherapy: A technique of using low temperatures for treatment.
