Medical Definition Flashcards
1
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Anatomy
A
The study of large structures
2
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Physiology
A
The study of functions
3
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Histology
A
The study of microscopic structures
4
Q
Biology
A
The study of life
5
Q
Intracellular
A
Inside the cell
6
Q
Extracellular
A
Outside the cell
7
Q
Pathology
A
The study of disease
8
Q
Disease
A
Abnormal structure and/or function
9
Q
Symptom
A
Experienced by a person
10
Q
Sign
A
An observable indication of disease
11
Q
Infection
A
When microorganisms destroy normal, healthy tissue
12
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Local infection
A
Effects of small areas of the body
13
Q
Systemic infection
A
Effects the whole body
14
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Contraindication
A
A reason not to massage
15
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Inflammation
A
Protective tissue response 
