Creator: Amrita Surendranath
Keywords: Frozen Shoulder, Adhesive Capsulitis, Glossary

Written by Amrita Surendranath, B.Sc, M.Sc.
Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Oct 28, 2015

Glossary

Scar tissue: Fibrous tissue layer that develops at the site of injury.

Hyperthyroidism: Increased secretion of the thyroid hormone.

Hypothyroidism: Decreased secretion of the thyroid hormone.

Parkinson’s disease: A degenerative disease of the nervous system.

Published on Oct 26, 2015
Last Updated on Oct 28, 2015

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