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key terms
key terms chapter 2
Term | Definition |
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Adenectomy | Surgical removal of a gland |
Adenoma | Tumor of a gland |
Arthroplasty | Surgical repair of a joint(s) |
Arthrotomy | Temporary incision into a joint |
Cephalic | Pertaining to the head |
Cephalalgia | Headache |
Carcinoma | Cancerous tumor |
Chondritis | Inflammation of the cartilage |
Colostomy | Permanent opening into the colon |
Dentalgia | Toothache |
Encephalitis | Inflammation of the brain |
Encephalocele | Herniation of the brain |
Encephaloma | Brain tumor |
Endosteoma | Tumor inside the bone |
Exogenous | Produced or originated from outside a cell/organism |
Histology | Science of the microscopic structure of tissues |
Hyperemesis | Excessive vomiting |
Hypertrophy | Overdevelopement |
Hypodermic | Under the skin |
Intercostal | Between the ribs |
Laryngitis | Inflammation of the larynx |
Lipoid | Resembling fat |
Lipoma | Fatty tumor |
Morphology | Science dealing with the structure of an organ or part of the body |
Mucoid | Resembling mucus |
Oncology | Branch of medicine dealing with tumors |
Osteitis | Inflammation of the bone |
Osteomalacia | Softening of the bone |
Pathologist | One who identifies diseases |
Thyroidectomy | Surgical removal of the thyroid gland |
Tracheotomy | Temporary opening into the windpipe (trachea) |
Adenitis | Inflammation of a gland |