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All HOSA Terms

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Anatomy   the study of the structure of an organism  
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Cell   mass of protoplasm; the basic unit of structure of all animals and plants  
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Cell Membrane   Outer, protective, semipermeable covering of a cell  
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Centrosome   the area of cell cytoplasm that contains two centrioles; important in reproduction of the cell  
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Chromatin   that structure in the nucleus of a cell that contains chromosomes with genes, which carry inherited characters  
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Connective Tissues   body tissue that connects, supports, or binds body organs  
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Cytoplam   the fluid inside a cell; contains water, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, minerals, and salts  
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Dehydration   insufficient amounts of fluid in the tissues  
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Edema   swelling; excess amounts of fluid in the tissues  
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Endoplasmic Reticulum   fine network of tubular structure in the cytoplasm of a cell; allows for the transport of material in and out o the nucleus and aids in the synthesis and storage of protein  
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Epithelial Tissue   tissue that forms the skin and parts of the secretes glands, and that lines the body cavities  
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Genes   the structures on chromosomes that carry inherited characteristics  
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Genome   the total mass of genetic instruction humans inherited from their parents  
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Golgi Apparatus   that structure in the cytoplasm of a cell that produces, stores, and packages secretions for discharge from the cell  
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Lysosomes   those structures in the cytoplasm of a cell that contain digestive enzymes to digest and destroy old cells, bacteria, and foreign materials  
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Meiosis   the process of cell division that occurs in gametes, or sex cells (ovum and spermatozoa)  
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Mitochondria   those structures in a cell that provide energy and are involved in the metabolism of the cell  
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Mitosis   Process of asexual reproduction by which cells divide into two identical cells  
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Muscle Tissue   body tissue composed of fibers that produce movement  
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Nerve Tissue   body tissue conducts or transmits impulses throughout the body  
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Nucleolus   the spherical body in the nucleus of a cell that is important in reproduction of the cell  
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Nucleus   the structure in a cell that controls cell activities such as growth, development, and health  
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Organ   body part made of tissues that have joined together to perform a special function  
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Organelles   structures in the cytoplasm of a cell, including the nucleus, mitochondria, ribosomes, lysosomes, and Golgi apparatus  
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Pathophysiology   study of how disease occurs and the responses of living organisms to disease processes  
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Physiology   the study of the processes or functions of living organisms  
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Protoplasm   thick,viscous substance that is the physical basis of all living organisms  
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Stem Cells   important cells that can become any specialized cell type needed in the human body  
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System   a group of organs and other parts that work together to perform a certain function  
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Tissue   a group of similar cells that join together to perform a particular function  
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Vacuoles   a membrane-bound organelle which is present in all plant and fungal cells and some protist, animal and bacterial cells  
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Abuse   any care that results in physical harm or pain, or mental anguish  
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Advance Directives   a legal document designed to indicate a person's wishes regarding in care in case of a terminal illness or during the dying process  
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Agent   someone who has the power or authority to act as the representative of another  
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Civil Law   the focus on the legal relationships between people and the protection of a person's rights  
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Confidentiality   not to be shared or told; to be held in confidence, or kept to oneself  
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Contract   to shorten, decrease in size, or draw together; an agreement between two or more persons  
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Criminal Law   the focus on behavior known as crime; deals with the wrongs against a person  
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Defamation   slander or libel; a false statement that causes ridicule or damage to a reputation  
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Designation of Health Care Surrogate or Durable Power of Attorney   a document that permits an individual (known as a principal) to appoint another person (known as an agent) to make any decisions regarding health care if the principal should become unable to make decisions  
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Ethics   principles of right or good conduct  
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Expressed Contracts   stated in distinct and clear language, either orally or in writing  
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False Imprisonment   refers to restraining an individual or restricting an individual's freedom  
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Informed Consent   permission granted voluntarily by a person who is of sound mind and aware of all factors involved.  
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Invasion of Privacy   revealing person information about an individual without his or her consent  
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Legal   authorized based on law  
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Legal Disability   a condition in which a person does not have legal capacity and is therefore unable to enter into a legal agreement (for example, as is the case with a minor)  
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Libel   false written statement that causes a person ridicule or contempt or causes damage to the person's reputation  
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Living Wills   a legal document stating a person's desires on what measures should or should not be taken to prolong life when his or her condition is terminal  
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Malpractice   providing improper or unprofessional treatment or care that results in injury of another person  
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Negligence   failure to give care that is normally expected, resulting in injury to another person  
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Patients' Rights   factors of care that all patients can expect to receive  
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Privileged Communications   all personal information given to health personnel by a patient; must be kept confidential  
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Slander   spoken comment that causes a person ridicule or contempt or damages the person's reputation  
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Tort   a wrongful or illegal act of civil law not involving a contract  
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Communication   process of transmission; exchange of thoughts or information  
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Competence   able, capable  
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Cultural Diversity   differences among individuals based on cultural, ethnic, and racial factors  
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Dependability   capable of being relied on; trustworthy  
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Discretion   ability to use good judgment and self-restraint in speech or behavior  
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Empathy   identifying with another's feelings byt being unable to change or solve the situation  
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Enthusiasm   intense interest or excitement  
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Goal   desired result or purpose toward which one is working  
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Honesty   truthfulness; integrity  
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Leadership   ability to lead, guide, and direct others  
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Listening   to pay attention, make an effort to hear  
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Nonverbal Communication   without words or speech  
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Patience   ability to wait, persevere; capability for calm endurance  
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Personal Hygiene   care of the body including bathing, hair and nail care, shaving, and oral hygiene  
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Responsibility   being held accountable for actions or behaviors; willing to meet obligations  
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Self-Motivation   ability to begin or to follow through with a task without the assistance of others  
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Stress   body's reaction to any stimulus that requires a person to adjust to a changing environment  
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Time Management   system of practical skills that allows an individual to use time in the most effective and productive way  
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Battery   unlawfully touching another person without that person's consent  
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Assault   physical or verbal attack on another person; treatment or care given to a person without obtaining proper consent  
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Genome   the total mass of genetic instruction humans inherit from their parents  
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Body Planes   imaginary lines drawn through the body at various parts to separate the body into sections  
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Transverse Plane   horizontal plane that divides the body into a top half and a bottom half  
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Superior   parts above other parts  
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Inferior   parts below other parts  
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Cranial   body parts located near the head  
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Caudal   body parts located near the sacral region of the spinal column  
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Midsagittal or Median Plane   divides the body into a right and left side  
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Medial   body parts close to the midline or plane  
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Lateral   body parts away from the midline  
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Frontal or Coronal Plane   divides the body into a front section and a back section  
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Ventral or Anterior   body parts in front of the plane, or on the front of the body  
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Dorsal or Posterior   body parts on the back of the body  
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Proximal   body parts close to the point of reference  
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Distal   body parts distant from the point of reference  
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Body Cavities   spaces within the body that contain vital organs  
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Dorsal Cavity   one long, continuous cavity located on the back of the body  
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Cranial Cavity   contains the brain  
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Spinal Cavity   contains the spinal cord  
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Ventral Cavities   separated into two distinct cavities by the dome-shaped muscle (diaphragm)  
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Thoracic Cavity   located in the chest and contains the esophagus, trachea, bronchi, lungs, heart, and large blood vessels  
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Abdominal Cavity or Abdominopelvic Cavity   divided into an upper part and a lower part  
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Upper Part of Abdominal Cavity   the upper part contains the stomach, small intestines, most of the large intestine, appendix, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and spleen  
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Lower Part of Abdominal Cavity   the lower part or pelvic cavity contains the urinary bladder, the reproductive organs, and the last of the large intestine  
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Orbital Cavity   for the eyes  
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Nasal Cavity   for the nose structures  
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Buccal Cavity or Mouth   for the teeth and tonuge  
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Epigastric   above the stomach  
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Umbilical   near the umbilicus or belly button  
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Hypogastric   below the stomach  
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Hypochondriac   below the ribs  
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Lumbar   near the large bones of the spinal cord  
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Iliac   near the groin  
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