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Chapter 2
The Human Body in Health and Disease
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cyt/o | Cell |
| Eti- | Cause (as in etiology, the study of the cause of disease) |
| Hist/o | Tissue |
| -plasia | Formation, development, or growth |
| Anatomy | The study of the structures of the body |
| Physiology | The study of the functions of the structures of the body |
| RUQ | Right Upper Quadrant (Abdominal cavity division) |
| Epigastric | The region of the abdomen above the stomach |
| Umbilical | The region of the abdomen surrounding the navel (belly button) |
| -scopy | Visual examination |
| -ologist | Specialist (e.g. Biologist) |
| Peri- | Surrounding or around |
| Endo- | Within or inside |
| DNA | Deoxyribonucleic Acid |