chapter 2 practice medico terminology
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 histologist | is a specialist in cells and microscopic tissues |
| genetic mutation | describes changes that occur within genes |
| endemic | means the ongoing presence of a disease such as the common cold |
| adenitis | inflammation of a gland |
| ventral | refers to the front or belly side of the body or organ |
| hemophilia | is a group of hereditary bleeding disorders that is transmitted from a mother to her sons |
| genes | are the physical and functional units of heredity |
| epidemic | is a sudden and widespread outbreak of a disease within a population group or area |
| peritonitis | is an inflammation of the peritoneum |
| retroperitoneal | located behind the peritoneum |
| dorsal | refers to the back of the body or organ |
| peritoneum | is a multilayered membrane that protects and holds the organs in place within the abdominal cavity |
| physiology | is the study of the functions of the structures of the body |
| medial | toward or nearer the midline |
| stem cells | unspecialized cells that renew themselves for long periods through cell division |
| caudal | toward the lower part of the body |
| thoracic cavity | protects the lungs and heart |
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