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Medical Terminology
word and meaning of medical terminology
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Health Care
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04/24/2018

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Term
Homeostasis
Definition
a state of equilibrium that is maintained within the body's internal environment.
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System
Definition
A group of different organs functional together for a common purpose.
Term
Integumentary system
Definition
is composed of the skin, the largest organ of the body, and its accessory structures, the hair, nails, sebaceous glands, and sweat glands.
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Skeletal system
Definition
The human adult skeletal system is composed of 206 bones that, with cartilage, tendons, and ligaments, make up the framework or skeleton of the body.
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Muscular System
Definition
Is composed of all the muscles in the body and works in coordination with the skeletal and nervous systems.
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Digestive System
Definition
A general description of this system is a continuous tube beginning with the mouth and ending at the anus.
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