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Basic definitions for chronic pain terms
Anxiety-Definition of Anxiety
Definition of Anxiety
Tendon- Definition of Tendon
Definition of Tendon
Disability-Definition of Disability
Definition of disability
Topical Medication
Medications come in different forms, one of which is known as a topical medication. Learn the definition of topical medication here.
Muscle Atrophy
After extended periods of inactivity, one will experience muscle atrophy. Learn the definition of muscle atrophy here.
Rehabilitation
While someone is recovering from an accident or debilitating illness, she may require physical rehabilitation (rehab). What is physical rehabilitation? Learn the definition here.
Fibromyalgia
What is fibromyalgia? Learn the definition of fibromyalgia here.
Hypoalgesia
You may hear the term hypoalgesia in relation to one's response to something that causes pain. What does hypoalgesia mean? Learn the definition here.
Definition of muscle spasm
What is a muscle spasm? Learn the definition of muscle spasm here.
Fatigue-Definition of fatigue
Definition of fatigue.
Vitamin D- Definition of Vitamin D
Definition of vitamin D
Central pain
Definition of central pain
Neuritis
Definition of neuritis
Analgesic
Definition of analgesic
Allodynia
Definition of allodynia
Neuropathic pain
Definition of neuropathic pain
Opiate Receptor
Definition of opiate receptor
Endorphin
Definition of endorphin
Chronic pain
Definition of chronic pain
Insomnia
Definition of insomnia
Definition of Pain
Definition of the word pain

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