Chapter 2: Applied Atomic, Molecular, and Cellular Terminology Flashcards
Biologic
study, knowledge; minute particles of atoms and molucules, specifically arranged to form a whole
Cellular
pertaining to cells
Cytology
cell+study of
Dehydration
away from+water
Electrolyte
molecule of salt, acid, basde that dissolves or separates ions in the body fluids
Extra cellular
outside + cellular
Homeostasis
unchanged+static pertaining to standing mechanisms must maintain just the right quantities of ions to provide normal body function
Hypertonic
containing nothing but a bit of water and lots of waste
Hypokalemia
(hypo+low+kal(o) low potassium
Hypnoatremia
low sodium
Hypotonic
concentration pertianing to solution
Intracellular
Inside cell
Isotonic
(tension+concentration+ city state of
Macrophage
(macro+big eating)
Microscopic
(micro+view)
Mitosis
Cell reproduction
Nucleus
all of the cells data
Osmosis
moving across permeable membrane
Pathogenic
disease producing
Phagocytosis
Phago-eating + cyto + process of
Symbiotic
Relation with 2 different organisms that share a similar habitat
Vacuole
(swiss cheese appearance to cells)