Med Terms CH 2 Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
adenoma | a benign tumor that arises in, or resembles, glandular tissue |
adenomalacia | the abnormal softening of a gland |
adenocarcinoma | a malignant tumor that originates in glandular tissue |
proximal | nearest midline or beginning of a body structure |
distal | farthest from the midline or beginning of a body structure |
homeostasis | state of constant internal environment |
inguinal | the entire lower area of the abdomen |
midsagittal plane | aka midline; divides body into EQUAL L and R halves |
dysplasia | abnormal development of cells, tissues, or organs |
mesentry | the fused double layer of the parietal peritoneum that connects the intestines to the dorsal abdominal wall |
idiopathic disorder | illness without known cause |
retroperitoneal | behind the peritoneum |
peritoneum | multilayered membrane that protects / holds organ in place within the abdominal cavity |
iatrogenic illness | unfavorable response to prescribed medical treatment |
coronal plane | divides body into front and back; aka frontal plane |
sagittal plane | divides body in L and R |
transverse plane | divides body into top and bottom |
superior | upper or above |
inferior | lower or below |
anterior (ventral) | front |
posterior (dorsal) | back |
medial | toward the midline |
lateral | away from the midline |
dorsal cavity | the posterior of the body |
ventral cavity | the anterior part of the body |
divisions of dorsal cavity | cranial, spinal |
divisions of ventral cavity | thoracic, abdominal, pelvic |
home/o | constant |
-stasis | control |
aden/o | gland |
-plasia | formation |
Down syndrome | a genetic variation that is associated with characteristic facial appearance, learning disabilities, and physical abnormalities such as heart valve disease. |
Chromosome | The genetic structure located within the nucleus of each cell |
Genetics | The study of how genes are transferred from parents to their children and the role of genes in health and disease |
umbilical region | belly button area |
hypochondriac region | below the ribs |
iliac region | hip bone area |
epidemiologist | A specialist in the study of the outbreaks of disease |
Exocrine glands | secrete chemical substances into ducts |
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