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| branch of science dealing with the form and structure of body parts |
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| the study of body function |
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| smallest particles of an element that have the properties of that element |
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| a particle composed of two or more atoms |
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| large molecules, such as proteins or nucleic acids |
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| the structural and functional unit of life |
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| a structure in a cell that has a specialized function |
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| groups of similar cells that perform a specialized function |
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| a structure consisting of a group of tissues with a specialized function |
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| a group of organs coordinated to carry on a specialized function |
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| an individual living thing |
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| all of the chemical reactions in cells that break down or build up a substance |
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| the fluid surrounding body cells |
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| a state of balance in which the body's internal environment remains in the normal range |
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| specialized cells that provide information about the environment |
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| a component of a homeostatic mechanism that establishes the range that is optimal for a particular measurement |
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| muscles or glands that effect changes in the body |
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| a mechanism activated by an imbalance that corrects the imbalance |
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| pertaining to the head, neck and trunk |
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| pertaining to upper or lower limbs |
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| organs in body cavities, especially in the abdomen |
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| the space above the diaphragm in the chest |
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| the space between the diaphragm and the lower portion of the trunk of the body |
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| a sheetlike structure largely composed of skeletal muscle and connective tissue that separated the thoracic and abdominal cavities |
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| tissues and organs of the thoracic cavity that form a septum between the lungs |
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| the space between the hipbones that encloses the terminal portion of the large intestine, the urinary bladder and the reproductive organs |
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| pertaining to the wall of a cavity |
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| membrane that covers and organ |
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| serous membranes that enclose the lungs and line the chest wall |
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| serous membranes that enclose the heart and line the chest wall |
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| serous membranes that line the abdominopelvic cavity |
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| the body is standing erect, face forward with the upper limbs at the sides and the palms forward |
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| structure above another structure |
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| structure below another structure |
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| toward or near the midline |
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| refers to paired structure, one on each side |
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| refers to structures on the same side |
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| refers to structures on the opposite side |
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| a body part that is closer to a point of attachment to the trunk than another body part |
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| a particular body part is farther from a point of attachment to the trunk than another body part |
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| situated near the surface |
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| parts that are more internal than superficial parts |
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| refers to a lengthwise plane that divides the body into right and left portions |
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| refers to a plane that divides the body into superior and inferior portions |
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| refers to a plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior portions |
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| the upper middle portion of the abdomen |
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| the portion of the abdomen on either side of the upper middle or epigastric region |
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| lie on either side of the umbilical region |
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| the middle portion of the abdomen |
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| part of the abdomen on either side of the lower middle or hypogastric region |
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| the lower middle portion of the abdomen |
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| region between the thorax and pelvis |
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| the point of the shoulder |
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| the space in front of the elbow |
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| the region of the lower back |
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| the lower posterior section of the head |
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| the region between the anus and the external reproductive organs |
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| the posterior region between the hipbones |
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| the middle of thorax, anteriorly |
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| branch of medical science dealing with the heart and heart disease |
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| study of the structure, function and abnormalities of cells |
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| study of the skin and its diseases |
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| study of hormones, hormone-secreting glands and their diseases |
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| study of the factors determining the distribution and frequency of health-related conditions in a defined human population |
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| study of the stomach and intestines and their diseases |
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| branch of medicine dealing with older individuals and their medical problems |
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| study of the aging process |
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| study of the female reproductive system and its diseases |
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| study of blood and blood diseases |
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| study of the structure and function of tissues |
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| study of the body's resistance to infectious diseases |
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| study of newborns and the treatment of their diseases |
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| study of the structure, function and diseases of the kidneys |
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| study of the nervous system and its disorders |
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| branch of medicine dealing with pregnancy and childbirth |
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| study of the eyes and eye diseases |
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| Branch of medicine dealing with the muscular and skeletal systems and their problems |
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| study of the ear, throat and larynx and their diseases |
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| study of structural and functional changes that disease causes |
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| branch of medicine dealing with children and their diseases |
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| study of drugs and their uses in treatment of disease |
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| study of the care and treatment of the feet |
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| branch of medicine dealing with the mind and its disorders |
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| study of X-ray and radioactive substances |
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| study of poisonous substances and their effects upon body parts |
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| branch of medicine dealing with the urinary system, apart from the kidneys and the male reproductive system, and their diseases |
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