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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| a substance when introduced into the body, stimulates the production of an opposing substance known as an antibody. | Antigen |
| refers to the area around the mouth | Circumoral |
| An inflammation of the bone and its marrow | Osteomyelitis |
| A spot | Macula |
| An inflammation of the membrane covering the brain and spinal cord | Meningitis |
| Surgical removal of the portion of the stomach containing the opening to the large intestine | Gastropylorectomy |
| A large pouch having only one opening, located at the beginning of the large intestine. | Cecum |
| Refers to being produced in the ovary. | Ovariogenic |
| Glands that secrete tears | Lacrimal |
| The medical term for the great toe | Hallux |
| Denotes a tumor of the breast or mammary glands | Mastoncus |
| Denotes being situated near the ear. | Parotid |
| Condition of fungus | Mycosis |
| Refers to surgical puncture of a joint | Arthrocentesis |
| Pertains to being wedge shaped | Sphenic |
| Denotes pertaining to or of the bile ducts | Biliary |
| Refers to white spots or discoloration of the nails | Leukonychia |
| Resembling a coil | Spiroid |
| Surgical fixation of the uterus | Hysteropexy |
| Pertaining to or of milk | Lacteal |