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Adenoma

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A benign tumor that arises in or resemble grandular tissue

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Colostomy

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The surgical creation of an artificial excretory opening between the colon and the body surface

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Epithelium

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Specialized epithelial tissue that forms the epidermis of the skin and the surface layer of mucous membranes

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Endothelium

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Specialized epithelial tissue that lines the blood and lymph vessels, body cavities, glands and organs

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Transverse plane (horizontal plane)

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Horizontal plane that divides the body into superior and inferior portions

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Horizontal plane (transverse plane)

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A flat crosswise plane

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Meningitis

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Inflammation of the meninges of the brain and spinal cord

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Frontal plane

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Vertical plane that divides the body into front and back portions

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Muscular dystrophy

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Progressive weakness and degeneration of the skeletal muscles that control movement

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Phenylketonuria

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Rare genetic disorder essential digestive enzyme phenyalankne hydroxylase is missing

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Helix

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A shape twisted like a spiral staircase

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Gamete

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Sex cell

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Somatic

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Body in general

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Somatic cell

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Any cell in the body except sex cells

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Chromosome

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Genetic structure located within the nucleus of each cell

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Genome

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Complete set of genetic information of an organism

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Sickle cell anemia

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A group of inherited red blood cell disorders that are transmitted by a recessive gene

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Recessive gene

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Inherited from both parents the offspring will have that condition

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Dominant gene

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Inherited from either parent the offspring will inherit that genetic condition or characteristic

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Genetics

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A specialist in genetics

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Genetics

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Study of how genes are transferred from parents to their children and the role of genes in health and disease

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Gene

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Fundamental physical and functional unit of hereditary

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Nic

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Pertaining to

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Embryo

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Fertilized ovum

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Embryonic stem cells
Undifferential cells that are unlike any specific adult cell
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Sinistro
Left side
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Graft-versus host disease
Possibility of rejection
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Hemopoietic
Blood forming
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Visceral peritoneum
The inner layer of the peritoneum that surrounds the organs of the abdominal cavity
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Mesentery
A fused double layer of the parietal peritoneum that attaches parts of the intestine to the interior abdominal wall
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Parietal
Cavity wall
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Parietal peritoneum
Outer layer of the peritoneum that lines the interior of the abdominal wall
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Right and left hypochondriac region
Covered by the lower ribs
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Right and left lumbar regions
Located near the inward curve of the spine
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Nerve tissue
Contains cells with the specialized ability to react to stimuli and to conduct electrical impulses
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Plasia
Formation
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Epigastric region
Above the stomach
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Hypoplasia
Incomplete development of an organ or tissue usually due to a deficiency in the number of cells
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Peritonitis
Inflammation of the peritoneum
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Retroperitoneal
Located behind the peritoneum
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Visceral
Relating to the internal organs
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Visceral peritoneum
Inner layer of the peritoneum that surrounds the organs of the abdominal cavity
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Loose connective tissue
Surrounds organs and supports both nerve cells and blood vessels
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Tissue
A group or layer of similarly specials cells that join together to perform certain specific functions
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Parietal
Cavity wall
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Parietal peritoneum
Outer layer of the peritoneum that lines the interior of the abdominal wall
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Dense connective tissues
Bone and cartilage, form the joints and framework of the body
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Membrane
The layer of tissue that covers a surface, lines a cavity, or divides a space or organ
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Peritoneum
Multilayered membrane that protects and holds the organs in place within the abdominal cavity
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Connective tissues
Support and connect organs and other body tissues
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Quadrant
Divides into four
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Hypogastric region
Below the stomach
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Right and left iliac region
Located near the hip bones
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Umbilicus
Belly button or naval marks where the umbilical cord was attached before birth
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Liquid connective tissues
Are blood and lymph, transport nutrients and waste products throughout the body
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Muscle tissue
Contains cells with the specialized ability to contract and relax
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Umbilical region
Surrounds the umbilicus
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Body cavities
Spaces within the body that contain and protect internal organs
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Bilateral
Relating to, r having two sides
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Lateral
Means the direction toward, or nearer the side of the body away from the midline
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Medial
Means the direction toward, or nearer, the midline
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Adipose tissue
Provides protective padding, insulation and support
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Caudal
Toward the lower part of the body
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Al
Pertaining to
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Proximal
Situated nearest the midline or beginning of a body structure
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Distal
Situated farthest from the midline or beginning of a body structure
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Geriatric/gerontology
Study of the medical problems and care of elders
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Pathogen
Disease producing microorganism such as a virus
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Anter
Front or before
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Etiology
Study of the causes of disease
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Ostomy
The surgical creation of an artificial opening to the body surface
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Epidemic
Sudden and widespread outbreak of a disease within a specific population group or area
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Endemic
Ongoing present of a disease within a population, group, or area
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IE
Pertaining to
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Cephal
Head
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Cephalic
Toward the head
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Inferior
Toward the feet
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Superior
Toward the head
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Poster
Back
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Anterior
Situation in the front
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Athero
Plaque or fatty substance
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Polio
Gray
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Melanosis
Any condition of unusual deposits of black pigment in body tissues or organs
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Functional disorder
Produces symptoms for which no physiological or anatomical cause can be identified
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Pandemic
Refers to an outbreak of a disease occurring over a large geographic area
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Epidemiologist
Specialist in the study of outbreaks of disease within a population group
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Lithotomy
Surgical incision for the removal of a stone
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Atresia
The congenital absence of a normal body opening or the failure of a structure to be tubular

Medical Terminology vocabulary (4 decks)

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