Blesi8e Ch08 Terms Word Scramble
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| Term | Definition |
| acne vulgaris | a skin condition characterized by inflammation of sebaceous glands and producing pimples |
| alimentary canal | the intestinal tract, from the esophagus to the rectum and accessory organs |
| alopecia | the loss of hair; baldness |
| ascites | an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen |
| atria | the upper chambers of the heart |
| atrium | cardiac auricle; the upper chamber of the heart |
| bicuspid | heart valve between the left atrium and left ventricle, also known as the mitral valve |
| bolus | a mass of masticated food ready to be swallowed |
| cell | structural and functional unit of all living organisms; sometimes called building block of life |
| cervicitis | an inflammation of the cervix of the uterus |
| cholecystolithiasis | an abnormal presence of stones in the gallbladder. |
| chyme | the mixture of partially digested good and digestive secretions found in the stomach and small intestines during digestion of a meal. |
| cryptorchidism | failure of the testicles to descend into the scrotum |
| cusp | a sharp point or apex |
| dermatology | the study of the skin and its diseases |
| dialysis | removal of the products of urine from the blood by passage of the solutes through a membrane |
| diaphragm | the muscle of breathing that separates the thorax from the abdomen. |
| digestive | the process by which food is broken down, mechanically and chemically , in the gastrointestinal tract and converted into absorbable forms |
| erthrocyte | a red blood cell (RBC) |
| external | the outermost part of the body |
| feces | stool, bowel movement |
| femoral | pertaining to the artery that lies adjacent to the femur |
| femur | the thigh bone of the leg |
| gastrointestinal (GI) system | the system of organs that takes in food, digests it to extract energy and nutrients and expels the remaining waste |
| histologist | a person engaged in the study of the microscopic structure of tissue |
| human organism | the collective higher individual results from the organization of cells, tissues, organs and organ systems |
| hyperglycemia | increase of blood sugar, as in diabetes |
| inferior vena cava | the large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower half of the body into the heart |
| integumentary system | the largest organ system, comprising skin, hair, nails, and sweat glands. |
| internal | the innermost part(s) of the body. |
| jaundice | a yellowish discoloration of the sclera and skin due to the presence of bile pigments in the blood. |
| leukocyte | a white blood cell |
| medial | pertaining to the middle or midline |
| micturition | the passing of urine |
| mitral | the valve in the heart between the chambers of the left side, also known as the bicuspid. |
| myocardium | the muscle layer of the heart |
| nephron | the structural and functional unit of the kidney |
| neuron | a nerve cell |
| opthalmologist | a physician specializing in the diseases and disorders of the eye |
| pneumonitis | an inflammation of the lungs, also known as pneumonia |
| polyneuralgia | pain in many nerves |
| pyelonephritis | inflammation of the kidney, pelvis, and nephrons |
| septum | a membranous wall dividing two cavities, as within the heart or the nose |
| superior | above or higher than |
| superior vena cava | large but short vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the upper half of the body to the heart's right atrium |
| thorax | the chest; the body cavity enclosed by the ribs and containing the heart and lung |
| tissue | a collection of similar cells and fibers forming a structure in the body |
| tricuspid | a valve in the right side of the heart, between the chambers; literally means three cusps or leaflets. |
| ventricle | one of the two lower chambers of the heart |
| viscera | pertaining to viscera, the internal organs especially the abdomen. |
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