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Gray's Anatomy for Students Vocab > The Body > Flashcards

The Body Flashcards

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Attenuated

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Reduced in energy, strength

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Piezoelectric

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Electricity formed from pressure

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Hypertrophy

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The enlargement of an organ’s cells leading to enlargement of the organ

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Dextrocardia

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A condition in which the heart points to the left side of the chest rather than the right

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Cardiomediastinum

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Cavity containing the heart and lungs

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Barium

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A highly chemically reactive earth metal

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Visceral

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Internal organs in main body cavity, intestines, for example

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Extracellular

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Not formed from cells

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Collagen

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Most abundant protein in mammals; forms part of extracellular matrix

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Phosphorus

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Mineral found in bones and teeth; makes up 1% of body weight

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Trabecular/ Cancellous

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Compact, spongy bone

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Spicule

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Small, needle-like anatomical structure

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13
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Vasomotor

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Fiber that regulates constriction and dilation of blood vessels

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Mesenchyme

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A loosely organized tissue which develops into skeletal structures

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Ossification

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The process of a tissue becoming bone

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Endochondral

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Tissue that becomes cartilage before becoming bone

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Hypothyroidism

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Condition in which the thyroid is under active

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Medicolegal

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Something of both medical and legal significance

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Myeloid

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Bone marrow tissue

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Platelets

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Cell without a nucleus found in blood and involved in clotting

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Globule

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Small, round particle of a substance

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Medulla (Bone)

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Innermost part (also known as the “marrow cavity”)

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Hemopoietic

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Pertaining to the formation of blood or blood cells

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Leukemia

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Bone marrow malignancy (blood cancer)

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Osteoporosis

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Bones weakened by too slow bone creation

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Cortical (Bone)

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Dense outer layer protecting internal cavity

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Hydroxyapatite

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Main inorganic constituent of tooth enamel and bone; mineral

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Osteoblasts

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Cells that form new bone

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29
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Insoluble

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Cannot be dissolved

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30
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Callus (Bone)

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Cartilaginous and bony material forming a bridge across a bone fracture during healing

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Radial Epiphysis

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The end of the radius closest to the wrist joint

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Greenstick Fracture

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A fracture where young bone bends and breaks

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Avascular Necrosis

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When a tissue dies due to lack of blood supply

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Etiology

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Cause of a disease or condition

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Retinaculum

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Thickened deep fascia around tendons that holds them in place

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Juxta- articular

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Near a joint

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37
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Bony Sclerosis

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Abnormal increase in density and hardening of bone

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Subchondral cyst

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A fluid-filled space within a joint, extending from the bone forming the joint; caused by osteoarthritis

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Fascia

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Connective tissue formed from collagen that attaches, stabilizes, encloses and separates muscles and other internal organs

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Bony Ankylosis

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Stiffness of a joint due to abnormal bone adhesion and/or rigidity

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Osteoarthritis

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The wearing down or cartilage that worsens over time

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Osteomyelitis

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An infection of a bone

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Steroid

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Strong, anti-inflammatory medication

44
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Intrapendicular Needle

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A surgical instrument used in spinal surgery

45
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Radiopaque Bone Cement

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Also known as PMMA, used for implant fixation and to increase bone density in osteoporotic patients

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Epiphyseal

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End of a long bone (the bulky part)

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Growth Plate

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Also known as the epiphyseal plate, is an area of growing tissue at the end of a long bone

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Metaphyseal

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Area between the epiphysis and diaphysis containing the growth plate

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Diaphysis

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Shaft of a long bone

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Synovial Joint

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Joint found between two bones that move against each other, for example, the knee joint

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Hyaline Cartilage

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Most common type of cartilage, seen in synovial joints

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Synovial Membrane

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A membrane found in synovial joints that make synovial fluid, which lubricates the joint; is highly vascular

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Fibrous Membrane

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Attached to the whole articular end of each bone entering the joint

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Articular

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The part of the bone entering a joint

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Synovial Bursae

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A small sack of synovial fluid that can form outside of joints

56
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Tendon Sheath

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A structure that surrounds tendons and reduces friction

57
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Articular Disc

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Separates synovial cavities in joints

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Bicondylar

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A joint that has two sets of contact points and limited rotation, like the knee joint

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Olecranon

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Pointy part of the elbow; proximal end of the ulna

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Abduction

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Movement away from the mid line

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Adduction

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Movement toward midline

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Circumduction

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Movement of a joint in a circular manner

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Sutures (Bone)

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Place where two (or more) skull bones meet; fibrous joint

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Gomphoses

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Area of interaction between teeth and adjacent bone

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Syndesmoses

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Where two adjacent bones are linked by a ligament; fibrous joint

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Synchondroses

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Cartilage between two ossification centers in developing bone that eventually becomes completely ossified

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Symphyses

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Where two separate bones are connected by cartilage, for example, intervertebral discs

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Osteophytes

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A bony nodule near a joint

69
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Degenerative Joint Disease

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A condition where articular cartilage weards down over time; a type of arthritis

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Acetabulum

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The socket of the pelvis into which the head of the femur fits

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Reamer

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In a hip replacement surgery, the acetabulum is reshaped by a reamer, so the prostetic femoral head fits better

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Stratified Squamous Epithelium

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Tissue lining the throat, mouth, and vagina

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Epithelium

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Tissue lining the outside of organs and blood vessels, as well as the internal cavities of many organs

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Intramuscular Septa

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Sheets of fascia that separate muscle groups in the limbs

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Extraperitoneal fascia

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Facia between lining of abdominal cavity and the lining of the abdominal muscles

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Endothoracic fascia

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Fascia between lining of thoracic cavity and the lining of thoracic muscles

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Psoas muscle

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Muscle extending from the lumbar spine to the head of the femur

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Tuberculosis

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A dangerous infection affecting mostly the lungs; spread by droplets

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Inguinal Ligament

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Ligament running from the pelvic ilium to the pelvic pubis

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Skeletal Muscle

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Most common type of muscle; found in bundles along bones, has stripes, capable of powerful contractions

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Smooth Muscle

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Elongated fibers capable of slow and sustained contractions, found in walls of blood vessels, eyes hair follicles, the walls of certain organs, etc.

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Cardiac Muscle

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Found in the walls of the heart and large blood vessels, less powerful than skeletal muscle and resistant to fatigue

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Voluntary Muscle

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Muscle controlled consciously (e.g. biceps brachii)

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Involuntary Muscle

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Muscle moved instinctively (e.g. myocardium)

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Striated Muscle

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Striped muscle (as opposed to smooth)

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Somatic Muscle

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Muscle associated with the body wall

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Visceral Muscle

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Muscle associated with organs or blood vessels

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Multinucleated

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More than one nucleus per cell

89
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Visceral Motor Nerves

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Nerves associated with organs or blood vessels

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Motor Nerves

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Nerves that tell muscles to move

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Muscle Paralysis

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The inability to move a specific muscle or muscle group, may be associated with other abnormalities

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Muscle Atrophy

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When muscle breaks down due to muscle damage and or disuse

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Interstitial

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Relating to or situated in the small, narrow spaces between tissues or parts of an organ

Gray's Anatomy for Students Vocab (1 decks)

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