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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 |