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Medical Terminology
Chapter 13
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Placenta | containing separate vascular systems of the mother and fetus, serves as an endocrine gland. |
| Thymus | is a bilobed body located in the mediastinal cavity in front of and above the heart. |
| Adenectomy | surgical excision of a gland. |
| Adenoma | tumor of a gland. |
| Acidosis | condition of excessive acidity of body fluids. |
| Endocrinology | study of the endocrine system. |
| Euthyroid | normal activity of the thyroid gland. |