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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Joints | The part of the body where two or more bones meet, allowing the body to move |
| Muscles | Specialized tissue that contract to produce movement |
| Ostalgia | Medical term that refers to bone pain |
| Cartilage | A tough flexible tissue that lines joints and gives structure to different parts of the body |
| Spine | Complex structure of bones, muscles, tendons, and nerves that run from the base of the skull to the tailbone |
| Cerebrum | The largest part of the brain located in the upper portion of the brain |
| Brain | The central organ of the nervous system , located within the skull |
| Spinal cord | a cylinder-shaped tube of tissue that runs through the center of your spine, from your brainstem to your lower back |
| Encephalitis | inflammation of the active tissues of the brain caused by an infection or autoimmune response |
| Lobectomy | A surgery to remove one of the lobes of the lungs |
| Retina | A layer of cells at the back of your eyeball that converts lights into nerve signals |
| Iritis | Inflammation of the iris. |
| Ear canal | A tube-like structure that connects the outer ear to the middle ear |
| Gustation | The sense of taste, which is associated with the tongue |
| Cornea | Clear surface in the middle of the eye |
| Acoustic neuroma | Benign tumor that develops on the main nerve leading from the inner ear to the brain |
| Blepharotomy | A surgical procedure that involves making an incision on one or more layers of the eye |
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