An oily secretion that acts to protect the body from dehydration and possible absorption of harmful substances.

Surgical instrument used to cut the skin for grafting.

Make enzymes and other proteins; nicknamed "protein factories."

Nearest the point of attachment or near the point or origin.

The space in the skull containing the brain.

The study of the structure of an organism such as humans.

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Medical Terms

Term	Definition
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.