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Anatomy (n.)

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Scientific study of the structure of the body and relations of its parts (adj. = anatomical)

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Adult (n./adj.)

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A fully developed person

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Ascertain (v.)

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To find out for certain / to make sure

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Assume (v.)

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To accept or believe that something is true without proof

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Cadaver (n.)

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A dead body

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Compare (v.)

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To examine or judge two or more things in order to show how they are similar or different from each other

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Comprise (v.)

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To consist of particular parts, groups etc.

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Contour (n.)

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An outline of a curving or irregular figure

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Cytology (n.)

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The branch of pathology dealing with the structure, function, and life history of cells

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Diagnosis (n.)

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The act of identifying a disease

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Dissection (n.)

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The act or the process of exposing or seperating structures as by surgery

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Dramatically (adv.)

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Effectively/ deeply

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Embryology (n.)

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A branch of biology dealing with embryos and their development

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Existence (n.)

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The state of existing (v.= exist)

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Fertilized (adj.)

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Made able to reproduce

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Gap (n.)

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A space between two objects or two parts of an object

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Gauge/gage (v.)

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To measure precisely

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Histology (n.)

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A branch of anatomy that deals with the minute structure of human, animal and plant tissues

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Histopathology (n.)

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A branch of pathology concerned with the tissue changes in case of disease

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Identify (v.)

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To ascertain the origin

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Inspection (n.)

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Visual observation of the body

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Investigation (n.)

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Trying to find out all the facts about something

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Intrauterine (adj.)

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Within the uterus

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Illustrate (v.)

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To make clear by using examples, pictures, or diagrams

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Independent (adj.)

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Not owned or controlled

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Minute (adj.)

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Exceptionally small

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Morphology (n.)

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A branch of science that deals with the form and structure of an organism

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Motion (n.)

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The act of changing position

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Naked eye (idiom)

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The use of the eye without the help of a microscope or telescope

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Organ (n.)

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A structure ( as a heart or kidney) consisting of cells and tissue and performing some specific function in an organism

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Organism (n.)

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A living being

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Ovum (n.)

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A female gamete / a mature human oocyte

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Owing to (prep.)

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Because of

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Pose (n.)

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To assume a position

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Preserve (v.)

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To keep free from decay

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Radiology (n.)

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A branch of medicine concerned with the use of radiant energy in the treatment of disease

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Refer (n.)

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To direct to a source for help (n.= reference)

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Standpoint (n.)

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An attitude towards a particular issue / an opinion

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Static (adj.)

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Having no motion

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Structure (n.)

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The arrangement of parts in a substance or body

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Surgeon (n.)

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A medical specialist who perform surgery

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Topography (n.)

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The description of an anatomical region or of a special part

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Viz (adv.)

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Such as / used before naming things that you have just referred to in a general way

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Articulation (n.)

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A joint between bones or cartilage in a vertebrate skeleton

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Attach (v.)

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Fasten or join something to something

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Adjacent (adj.)

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Close or near to something else

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Convenience. (N.)

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Fitness/ suitableness

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Cortex (n.)

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The outer layer of an organ

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Correlation (n.)

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A shared relationship in which one thing affect or depend on another

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Cranium (n.)

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The large round upper part enclosing the brain

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Cartilage (n.)

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Fibrous connective tissue forming most of the temporary skeleton of an embryo

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Consideration (n.)

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Careful thought

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Constitute (v.)

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To make up or form part of a whole

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Framework (n.)

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The structure about which something is built

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Fiber (n.)

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An elongated thread like structure, e.g. Nerve fiber.

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Gland (n.)

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A cell, or a group of cells, that remove material from the blood, alter them, and secrete them for further use in the body

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Integration (n.)

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The combining of subject previously kept apart

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Intervention (n.)

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The act of interfering to improve or control a situation

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Merely (adv.)

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Only / just

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Organism (n.)

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A living being

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Peripheral (adj.)

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Related to or situated on the outer limits of an object

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Skeleton (n.)

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The bony framework supporting the soft tissues and protecting the internal organs of a vertebrate

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Suture (n.)

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A fibrous joint between bones

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Superficial (adj.)

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Of or relating to the surface

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Supplement (n./v.)

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To make additions to something to improve or complete

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Spinal cord (n.)

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The part of the central nervous system that is lodged in vertebral canal

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Thorax (n.)

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The part of the body situated between the neck and the abdomen and supported by the ribs, costal cartilage, sternum and 12 thoracic vertebrae (adj.= thoracic)

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Vascular (adj.)

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Relating to blood vessels

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Viscus (n.)

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An internal organ of the body (heart, liver, etc., pl.= viscera)

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Osseous (adj.)

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Of or relating to bone / bony

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Tendon (n.)

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A fibrous cord of connective tissue by which a muscle is attached

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Ligament (n.)

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A tough band of tissue serves to connect the moving extremities of bones or to support an organ in place

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Cerebral (adj.)

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Relating to the brain or cerebrum

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Awareness (n.)

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Knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation

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Brain (n.)

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The portion of the vertebrate central nervous system that constitute the organ of thought and neural coordination

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Cranial (adj.)

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Relating to the skull or cranium

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Associate (v.)

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To make a connection in mind between one thing and another

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Describe (v.)

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To say what something is like by giving details about it

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Complicated (adj.)

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Difficult to understand

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Distinct (adj.)

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Clearly different

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Capsule (n.)

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Saclike structure enclosing an organ or part

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Angiology (n.)

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The study of blood vessels and lymphatic

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Considerable (adj.)

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Fairly large and important

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Reaction (n.)

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Something that you say or do because of something that has happened

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Adjustment (n.)

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A small change made to machine, system, etc

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Environment (n.)

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The people and thing that are around you in your life

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Fluid (n./adj.)

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Having particles that easily move and change their relative position without a separation of the mass

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Flatten (v.)

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To make something flat

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Joint (n.)

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An articulation between two or more bones

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Elastic (adj.)

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Capable of being easily stretched or expanded and resuming former shape

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Base (n.)

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The lowest part or surface of something

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Ganglion (n.)

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(Pl. ganglia ) a mass of nerve tissue containing nerve cells

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Function (n.)

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The purpose that something has

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Immovable (adj.)

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Impossible to move

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Connection (n.)

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A way in which two ideas, facts,etc. are related to each other

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Muscle (n.)

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A body tissue consisting of long cells that contract when stimulated and produce motion

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Osteology (n.)

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A brach of anatomy dealing with bones

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Osteopathy (n.)

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A disease of bone

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Divisible (adj.)

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Able to be divided

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Margin (n.)

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An additional amount of space, time,etc. allowed beyond what is needed

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Mutual (adj.)

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Equally shared by each other

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Membrane (n.)

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A thin soft sheet or layer

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Myology (n.)

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The scientific study of muscles

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Lymph (n.)

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A clear fluid

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Neurology (n.)

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The scientific study of the nervous system

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Layer (n.)

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One fold laid or lying over or under another

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Respiratory (adj.)

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Relating to respiration

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Digestive (n./adj.)

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Something that aids or related to digestion of food

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Urogenital (adj.)

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Relating to the organs of excretion or reproduction

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Endocrine (n./adj.)

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Secreting internally

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Heading (n.)

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A name or title

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Protect (v.)

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To keep someone or something safe (n.= protection)

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Syndesmology (n.)

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The scientific study of joints

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Surround (v.)

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To be all around something or someone on every side

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Skin (n.)

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The 2-layers covering of the body consisting of an outer epidermis and inner dermis

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Splanchnology (n.)

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A branch of anatomy concerned with the viscera

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Series (n.)

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Several events or actions of similar typer that happen one after another

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Slight (adj.)

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Small in degree

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Tough (adj.)

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Difficult to do or deal with

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Fibrocartilage (n.)

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A cartilage in which the matrix is largely composed of fibers like those of ordinary connective tissues

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Vertebral (n./ adj.)

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Relating to the spinal cord

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Convenience (n.)

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Yhe quality of being suitable or useful for a particular purpose

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Tissue (n.)

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An aggregate of cells usually of a particular type

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Vary (v.)

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To be different from

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Vessel (n.)

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A tube or canal in which a body fluid is contained and conveyed or circulated

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Vertebral canal (n.)

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A canal that contain the spinal cord

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Abdomino-pelvic (adj.)

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Relating to the abdominal and pelvic cavities of the body

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Coronal (adj.)

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Relating to the coronal plane that passes at the right angle to median plane of the body = frontal

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Confined (adj.)

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Restricted within certain limits of space, scope or time

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Hence (adv.)

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From now / for this reason

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Hollow (adj.)

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Having empty space inside or curving inwards

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Indicate (v.)

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To show or point out

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Limb (n.)

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An arm or leg or Structure resembling an arm or leg

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Erect (adj.)

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Standing rigidly upright

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Posture (n.)

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The position of the body

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Palm (n.)

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The front surface of the hand

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Respectively (adv.)

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In the order already mintioned

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Transverse (adj.)

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Situated crosswise (across)

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Anterior (adj.)

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Situated towards the front of the body =ventral

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Root (n.)

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The part of the organ in which is attached to the body

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Reserve (v.)

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To keep part of something for use at a later time

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Internal (adj.)

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Situated in the inside of the body

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External (adj.)

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Situated near the outside of the body

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Superior (adj.)

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Situated towards the head and further away from the feet = cranial

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Inferior (adj.)

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Situated below or closer to the feet = caudal

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Caudal (adj.)

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Relating to the hind (back) part of the body

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Plane (n.)

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An imaginary line (or surface) used to identify parts of the body

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Symmetrical (adj.)

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Affecting corresponding parts simultaneously

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Sagittal (adj.)

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Situated in the median plane of the body or any plane parallel to it

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Frontal (adj.)

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Situated at the front or anteriorly = coronal

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Posterior (adj.)

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Situated behind ( at or towards the hind part of the body )= dorsal

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Dorsal (adj.)

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Located towards the back or posterior part of the body = posterior

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Relatively (adv.)

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Used when comparing something with all similar things

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Medial (adj.)

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Lying or extending towards the median axis of the body

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Median (n. /adj.)

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A medial part = mid sagittal

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Lateral (adj.)

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Relating to the side ( lying towards the right or left side)

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Proximal (adj.)

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Situated next or near the point of attachment or origin

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Distal (adj.)

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Situated away from the point of attachment or origin / away from the center of the body

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Ventral (adj.)

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Locate on, or towards the front (anterior) part of the human body = anterior

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