Term | Definition |
adhesion | abnormal joining of tissues by fibrous scar tissue |
biopsy | removal and microscopic examination of body tissue |
carcinoma | malignant growth derived from epithelial cells |
histology | branch of microscopic anatomy that studies tissues |
lipoma | benign tumor derived from fat cells |
Marfan Syndrome | congenital disorder of connective tissue characterized by abnormal length in the extremities and cardiovascular abnormalities |
Myoma | benign tumor formed of muscle tissue |
Papilloma | benign epithelial tumor; may occur on any epithelial surface or lining |
Pathology | branch of medicine that studies the essential nature of disease, especially the structural and functional changes in tissues |
Sarcoma | malignant growth derived from connective tissue cells |
Scurvy | condition caused by a deficiency of vitamin C in the diet, which results in abnormal collagen synthesis |
Systemic lupus erythematosus | chronic autoimmune connective tissue disease that is characterized by injury to the skin, joints, kidneys, nervous system, and mucous membranes but can affect any organ of the body |