Body Structure Terms Flashcards
1
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cytogenic
A
producing cells
2
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cytology
A
study of cells
2
Q
dysplasia
A
abnormal development
2
Q
epithelial
A
pertaining to epithelium
3
Q
erythrocyte
A
red blood cell
3
Q
erythrocytosis
A
increase in the numer of red blood cells
3
Q
histology
A
study of tissue
4
Q
hypoplasia
A
incomplete development (of an organ or tissues)
4
Q
hyperplasia
A
excessive development (number of cells)
5
Q
leukocyte
A
white blood cell
5
Q
leukocytosis
A
increase in the number of white blood cells
6
Q
lipoid
A
resembling fat
6
Q
myopathy
A
disease of the muscle
7
Q
necrosis
A
condition of cell death
8
Q
neuropathy
A
disease of the nerves
9
Q
organomegaly
A
enlargement of an organ
10
Q
somatic
A
pertaining to the body
11
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systemic
A
pertaining to a body system or the body as a whole
11
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visceral
A
pertaining to the internal organs
11
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somatogenic
A
originating in the body (not mind)
