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Medical Terms
Term | Definition |
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Sebum | An oily secretion that acts to protect the body from dehydration and possible absorption of harmful substances. |
Dermatome | Surgical instrument used to cut the skin for grafting. |
Dermatitis | Inflammation of the skin. |
Ribosomes | Make enzymes and other proteins; nicknamed "protein factories." |
Proximal | Nearest the point of attachment or near the point or origin. |
Cranial Cavity | The space in the skull containing the brain. |
Cytology | Study of cells. |
Anatomy | The study of the structure of an organism such as humans. |