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med term
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| dorsal cavity | located along the back of the body and head |
| cranial cavity | located within the skull |
| ventral cavity | located along front of body |
| homeostasis | process through which the body maintains a constant internal environment |
| inguinal | relating to the groin |
| quadrant | divided into four |
| peritoneum | multi-layered membrane, protects and holds organs in place |
| cells | basic structural and functional units of the body |
| cytologist | a specialist who studies the analysis of cells |
| cytoplasm | material within the cell membrane |
| stem cells | unspecialized cells that are able to renew themselves for long periods of time by cell division |