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Term
viscus
Definition
(Plural is viscera.) A large internal organ of the body. Especially one located in the great cavity of the trunk. (noun)
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Scarpa's
Definition
(Scarpa's fascia) is the deep membranous layer of subcutaneous abdominal fascia.
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reflux
Definition
A backward or return flow.
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flexure
Definition
A bending; a bent portion of a structure or organ.
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coarctation
Definition
A condition of stricture or contraction.
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Xanax
Definition
A drug used as a muscle relaxant and for anxiety disorders.
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Zantac
Definition
A drug used in the treatment of ulcers.
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delusion
Definition
A false belief that is firmly maintained in spite o proof or evidence to the contrary, as when a patient believes he is Napoleon or Jesus.
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prostate
Definition
A gland in the male that surrounds the neck of the bladder and the urethra.
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axis
Definition
A line about which a revolving body turns or about which a structure would turn if it did revolve; the second cervical vertebra.
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regiment
Definition
A military unit.
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illusion
Definition
A misleading sensory image, such as a mirage; a false interpretation of a real sensory image.
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silicon
Definition
A nonmetallic element occurring in nature.
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aide
Definition
A person who acts as an assistant, as an aide de camp, nurse's aide, or a teacher's aide. Refers to a person
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site
Definition
A place, position, or locus.
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complement
Definition
A quantity needed to make a thing complete; to be complementary to (supplying a defect, making complete, accessory).
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reflex
Definition
A reflected action or movement; the sum total of any particular involuntary activity.
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tract
Definition
A region, usually one of some length; specifically a collection of nerve fibers or a number of organs, arranged in a series, serving a common function.
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bolus
Definition
A rounded mass of food or medicinal preparation ready to swallow, or such a mass passing through the gastrointestinal tract; a mass of pharmaceutical preparation given intravenously for diagnostic purposes.
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blubus
Definition
A rounded mass or enlargement (noun).
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malleolus
Definition
A rounded process, usually the protuberance on either side of the ankle joint.
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regimen
Definition
A strictly regulated scheme of diet, exercise, or other activity designed to achieve certain ends.
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plane
Definition
A surface such that a straight line connecting any two of its points lies wholly in the surface.
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facies
Definition
A term used in anatomical designation of a0 the anterior or ventral aspect of the head, forehead to chin inclusive and b0 a specific surface of a body structure, part, or organ; the expression or appearance of the face.
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hyalin
Definition
A translucent albuminoid substance, one of the products of amyloid degeneration; a substance composing the walls of hydatid cysts.
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vortex
Definition
A whorled arrangement, design, or pattern, as of muscle fibers, or of the ridges or hairs on the skin.
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dysplasia
Definition
Abnormality of development; in pathology, alteration in size, shape, and organization of adult cells.
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profusion
Definition
Abundance, pouring forth with great liberality.
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adenocyst
Definition
An adenoma in which there is cyst formation.
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compliment
Definition
An expression of courtesy; a flattering remark or to pay a compliment.
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corps
Definition
An organized subdivision of a country's military forces.
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adenosis
Definition
Any disease of the glands; the abnormal development or formation of gland tissue.
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flexor
Definition
Any muscle that flexes a joint.
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silicone
Definition
Any organic compound in which all or part of the carbon has been replaced by silicon.
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coaptation
Definition
Approximation, as in the edges of a wound or fracture.
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aid
Definition
Assistance; an assisting device, as a hearing aid, orthotic aid, or aid in transfers.
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Conscious
Definition
Aware; mentally awake or alert.
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exasperation
Definition
Being vexed or irritated.
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osteal
Definition
Bony, osseous.
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effective
Definition
Capable of bringing about an effect; exerting positive influence; productive of results.
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access
Definition
Capacity to enter or approach; to get at.
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efferent
Definition
Centrifugal, conveying away from a center.
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afferent
Definition
Centripetal, conveying toward a center.
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route
Definition
Channel; a line of travel.
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enterocleisis
Definition
Closure of a wound in the intestine; occlusion of the lumen of the intestine.
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conscience
Definition
Consciousness of the moral right and wrong of one's actions.
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homogeneous
Definition
Consisting of or composed of similar elements or ingredients; of a uniform quality throughout.
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viscous
Definition
Descriptive word for a liquid that is thick and slow-flowing.
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dysphagia
Definition
Difficulty swallowing.
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course
Definition
Direction of progress; sequence of events; a series of instruction periods; the ground or path over which something moves.
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prostrate
Definition
Extended in a horizontal position.
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plain
Definition
Free of extraneous matter; simple, uncomplicated; lacking beauty.
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hyaline
Definition
Glassy and transparent, or nearly so.
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waste
Definition
Gradual loss, decay, or diminution of bulk; damaged, defective, or superfluous material; refuse.
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callous
Definition
Hard, like callus (adjective).
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homogenous
Definition
Having a similarity of structure because of descent from a common ancestor.
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bulbous
Definition
Having the form or nature of a bulb; bearing or arising from a bulb (adjective).
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dysphasia
Definition
Impairment of speech.
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exacerbation
Definition
Increase in the severity of a disease or any of its symptoms.
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discrete
Definition
Individually distinct, noncontinuous.
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enervation
Definition
Lack of nervous energy; removal of a nerve or section of a nerve.
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atonic
Definition
Lacking normal tone or strength.
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introduction
Definition
Leading or bringing in, especially for the first time; to put in.
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coracoid
Definition
Like a raven's beak (the coracoid process of the scapula).
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dye
Definition
Material used for coloring and staining as tests and as therapeutic agents in medicine.
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coarse
Definition
Not fine, rough/harsh.
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illicit
Definition
Not permitted, unlawful.
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atoxic
Definition
Not poisonous; not due to a poison.
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parenteral
Definition
Not through the alimentary canal, but rather by injection through some other route, such as subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous, etc.
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acidic
Definition
Of or pertaining to an acid; acid-forming.
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facial
Definition
Of or pertaining to the face.
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tracked
Definition
Past tense of track.
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track
Definition
Path, route; the path along which something moves, or the mark left by its movement.
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fundal
Definition
Pertaining to a fundus (the bottom or base of anything, usually the base of an organ.)
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ostial
Definition
Pertaining to an ostium ( a door or opening; used to designate an opening into a tubular organ or between two distinct cavities).
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atopic
Definition
Pertaining to atopy (a genetic predisposition toward the development of hypersensitivity reactions against common environmental antigens=allergies).
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bronchial
Definition
Pertaining to one or more bronchi (a subdivision of any of the larger air passages of the lungs).
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parental
Definition
Pertaining to one that begets offspring.
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fungal
Definition
Pertaining to or caused by fungus.
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ascitic
Definition
Pertaining to or characterized by ascites; the effusion and accumulation of serous fluid in the abdominal cavity.
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atrophic
Definition
Pertaining to or characterized by atrophy (wasting away; a diminution in the size of a cell, tissue, organ, or part).
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bullous
Definition
Pertaining to or characterized by bullae (a large vesicle, more than 5 mm in circumference, containing serous or seropurulent fluid-also called a bleb or a blister).
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ectopic
Definition
Pertaining to or characterized by displacement or malposition; located away from normal position; arising from abnormal site or tissue.
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fecal
Definition
Pertaining to or of the nature of feces.
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fascial
Definition
Pertaining to or of the venture of the fascia (a sheet or band of fibrous tissue such as lies deep to the skin or forms an investment for the muscles and various other organs of the body).
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aural
Definition
Pertaining to or perceived by the ear.
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mucous
Definition
Pertaining to or resembling mucus; adjectival form of mucus.
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branchial
Definition
Pertaining to or resembling the gills of a fish and having reference to structures of the lateral neck.
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lingual
Definition
Pertaining to or towards the tongue.
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brachial
Definition
Pertaining to the arm.
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cecal
Definition
Pertaining to the cecum (any blind pouch or cul-de-sac, usually the first part of the large intestine).
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peroneal
Definition
Pertaining to the fibula or to the outer side of the leg.
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mental
Definition
Pertaining to the mind or chin.
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oral
Definition
Pertaining to the mouth; taken through or applied in the mouth.
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ungual
Definition
Pertaining to the nails (fingernails and toenails).
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omental
Definition
Pertaining to the omentum (a fold of peritoneum extending from the stomach to adjacent organ in the abdominal cavity).
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perineal
Definition
Pertaining to the perineum (the region between the thighs, bounded in the male by the scrotum and anus and in the female by the vulva and anus).
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thecal
Definition
Pertaining to the theca (an enclosing case or sheath-usually referring to the sac of the spine). The mass extended up to the thecal sac.
Term
uncal
Definition
Pertaining to the uncus (any hook-shaped structure; the medially curved anterior end of the parahippocampal gyrus).
Term
prosthetic
Definition
Referring to an artificial limb or other artificial structure in the body.
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alluding
Definition
Referring to in a casual or direct way.
Term
prostatic
Definition
Related to the prostate.
Term
carotid
Definition
Relating to the principal artery of the neck.
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affective
Definition
Relating to, arising from, or influencing feelings or emotions.
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eluting
Definition
Removing absorbed material by use of a solvent.
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anuresis
Definition
Retention of urine in the bladder.
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discreet
Definition
Showing good judgment; capable of observing prudent silence.
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parotid
Definition
Situated or occurring near the ear, most commonly as in the parotid gland.
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vertex
Definition
Summit or top; the top or crown of the head.
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evulsion
Definition
The act of extracting forcibly.
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perfusion
Definition
The act of pouring over or through, especially the passage of fluid through the vessels of a specific organ.
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induction
Definition
The act or process of inducing or causing to occur – especially the production of anesthesia or unconsciousness by use of the appropriate agents; the appearance of an electric current cause of the presence of another electric current.
Term
core
Definition
The central part of anything.
Term
ileum
Definition
The distal portion of the small intestine, extending from the jejunum to the cecum.
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innervation
Definition
The distribution or supply of nerves to a part; the supply of nervous energy or of nerve stimulus sent to a part.
Term
arthrectomy
Definition
The excision of a joint.
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atherectomy
Definition
The excision of an atheromatous plaque (from an artery).
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feces
Definition
The excrement discharged from the intestines (poop).
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ilium
Definition
The expansive superior portion of the hip bone.
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avulsion
Definition
The forcible tearing away of a body part by trauma or surgery.
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canalization
Definition
The formation of canals, natural or pathologic; the surgical establishment of canals for drainage.
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mucus
Definition
The free slime of the mucous membranes, composed of secretion of the glands, etc.
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enteroclysis
Definition
The injection of a nutrient or medicinal liquid into the bowel; the introduction of barium directly into the small bowel through a nasogastric tube.
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cannulization
Definition
The insertion of a cannula (a tube). The referred word is cannulation, but cannulization is used and acceptable.
Term
enuresis
Definition
The involuntary discharge of urine after the age at which urinary control should have been achieved.
Term
malleus
Definition
The largest of the auditory ossicles, and the one attached to the membrana tympani.
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root
Definition
The lowermost part, or a structure by which something is firmly attached.
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cor
Definition
The muscular organ that maintains the circulation of the blood (the heart).
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mediastinotomy
Definition
The operation of cutting into the mediastinum (the mass of tissues and organs separating the two pleural sacs).
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median sternotomy
Definition
The operation of cutting through the midline of the sternum.
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residence
Definition
The place where one lives.
Term
echos
Definition
The plural form of the shortened word echocardiogram.
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echoes
Definition
The plural form of the word echo – repetition of a sound or the reflection of ultrasonic, radio, and radar waves.
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waist
Definition
The portion of the body between the thorax and the hips; a part resembling the human waist, especially in narrowness or central position.
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sight
Definition
The process, function, or power of seeing.
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resonance
Definition
The prolongation and intensification of sound produced by the transmission of its vibrations to a cavity; a vocal sound as heard in auscultation.
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perineum
Definition
The region between the thighs.
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peritoneum
Definition
The serous membrane lining the abdominopelvic walls.
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cytology
Definition
The study of cells (their origin, structure, function, and pathology).
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sitology
Definition
The sum of knowledge regarding food, diet, and nutrition.
Term
claustrum
Definition
The thin layer of grey matter lateral to the external capsule of the lentiform nucleus, separating the nucleus from he white substance of the insula.
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choroid
Definition
The thin, pigmented, vascular coat of the eye, furnishing blood to the retina and conducting arteries and nerves to the anterior structures.
Term
colostrum
Definition
The thin, yellow, milky fluid secreted by the mammary gland shortly before and a few days after delivery of an infant.
Term
metastasis
Definition
The transfer of disease from one organ or part to another not directly connected with it. (Usually referring to malignancy.)
Term
metaphysis
Definition
The wider part of the extremity of the shaft of a long bone, adjacent to the epiphyseal disk.
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residents
Definition
Those who live in a place; physicians serving in residency.
Term
attain
Definition
To achieve.
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precede
Definition
To be, go, or come ahead or in front of.
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effect
Definition
To cause to come into being, to bring about, accomplish, execute (verb). Result, outcome, intent, fulfillment, influence, consequence (noun).
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instill
Definition
To cause to enter drop by drop; to impart gradually.
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elicit
Definition
To draw out or forth.
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install
Definition
To establish in an indicated place, condition, or status; to set up for use or service.
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obtain
Definition
To gain possession of, or to acquire.
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proceed
Definition
To go on in an orderly way; continue.
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affect
Definition
To produce an effect or change on or to exert an influence over (verb).
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accept
Definition
To receive willingly; to agree to.
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allusion
Definition
To refer indirectly or by suggestion.
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die
Definition
To stop living.
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except
Definition
To take out or leave out; not including; other than.
Term
intraocular
Definition
Within the eye.
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intralocular
Definition
Within the loculi (small space or cavity) of a structure.
Term
callus
Definition
localized hyperplasia of the horny layer of the epidermis due to pressure or friction (noun).
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