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Acromial
Open-uri
The point at the top of the shoulder
Anastomosis
Open-uri
A connection between two distinct structures
Antecubital
The front of the elbow
Anterior
Open-uri
At the front. Opposite of the posterior.
Apoptosis
Open-uri
A process of programmed cell death by which cells undergo an ordered sequence of events which lead to death of the cell, as occurs during growth and development of the organism, as a part of normal cell aging, or as a response to cellular injury.
Arterio
Pertaining to the arteries
arthro
Joints
Articulate
United by joints
Axillary
Of or pertaining to the axilla or armpit; as, axillary gland, artery, nerve.
Bifurcate
To divide or fork into two channels or branches.
Branchial
Pertaining to the arm
Bronchial
Stringio
Of or relating to the bronchi or bronchioles.
Buccal
Open-uri
Of or relating to the cheek or, more rarely, the mouth.
Calcaneal
Stringio
Heel
Cardiac
Stringio
Pertaining to the heart.
Carotid
Open-uri
Pertaining to the carotid artery, the primary artery of the neck
Carpal
Stringio
Wrist
Caudal
Stringio
Pertaining to the tail or posterior or hind part of a body.
Celiac
Stringio
Of, pertaining to or located within the abdomen or abdominal cavity.
Cephalic
Open-uri
Of or referring to the head; headlike
Cervical
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Of the neck or cervix.
Coxal
Stringio
Hip
Crural
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Pertaining to the leg.
Cutaneous
Open-uri
Of, relating to, existing on, or affecting the skin.
Cyanosis
Stringio
A blue discolouration of the skin due to the circulation of blood low in oxygen.
Cytology
Open-uri
The study of cells.
Dermatology
The branch of medicine that deals with diseases of the skin
Dichotomy
Stringio
Divide into two parts
Digital
Stringio
Fingers
Distal
Stringio
Remote from the point of attachment or origin; as, the distal end of a bone or muscle. Opposite of proximal.
Dorsal
Open-uri
Toward or situated on the back. Opposite of ventral.
Dysplasia
Stringio
A change in cell size, shape or arrangement due to chronic irritation or inflammation
Embryology
Open-uri
The scientific study of embryos.
Endocrinology
The study of the endocrine glands of the human body, the hormones produced by them, and their related disorders
Epidemiology
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Science of factors that influence the frequency and distribution of infectious diseases.
Epigastric
Open-uri
Upper, central, anterior abdominal area
Femoral
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Thigh
Fibular
Stringio
Side of the leg
Frontal
Open-uri
Forehead
Gastric
Open-uri
Pertaining to the stomach
Gerontology
Open-uri
The study of old age and its diseases
Gluteal
Open-uri
Buttock
Gynecic
Open-uri
Pertaining to women
Heme
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Blood
Herpatic
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Liver
Histology
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Study of tissues
Hyperplasia
Open-uri
An increase in the size of a tissue or organ due to increased number of cells.
Hypertrophy
Open-uri
An increase in the size of an organ due to swelling of the individual cells
Hypogastric
Lower, central, anterior abdominal region. Same as the pubic region
Illiac
Lower, anterior abdomen on either side. Same as the inguinal region
Immunology
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Study of immunity
Inguinal
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Groin
itis
Stringio
A medical condition accompanied by inflammation.
Jugular
Open-uri
Pertaining to the neck
Lateral
Open-uri
At or toward the side, away from the midline of the body. Opposite of medial
Ligament
Open-uri
Band of connective tissue that connects the bone to bone
Lingual
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Lumbar
Open-uri
Related to the lower back or loin. Around the lumbar vertebrae.
Lumen
Stringio
Inflammation
Mammary
Open-uri
Breast
Medial
Open-uri
On or toward the midline of a body or structure. Opposite of lateral
Mediastinum
Open-uri
A subdivision of the thoracic cavity containing the pericardial cavity.
Mediastinum
Open-uri
A subdivision of the thoracic cavity containing the pericardial cavity.
Mental
Open-uri
Chin
Mesenteric
Open-uri
Pertaining to the fold of peritoneum attaching the intestine to the posterior abdominal wall
Morphology
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A scientific study of body, form and structure, usually without regard to function.
Necrosis
Open-uri
Death of a cell group of cells due to injury or disease.
Neonate
Stringio
A newborn infant, up to four weeks old.
Nephrology
Open-uri
The branch of medicine that deals with the function and diseases of the kidneys.
Occipital
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Pertaining to the back of the head
Olecranon
Stringio
Elbow
ology
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Study of.
Oncology
Study of cancer.
Ophthalmologist
Open-uri
An MD specializing in the eye deficiencies of vision requiring correction, and diseases.
Optic
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Eyes
Optometrist
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A person trained and skilled in examining and testing the eyes for defects, in order to prescribe corrective lenses or treatment
Oral
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Mouth
Orbital
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Cavity in which the eyes rest.
Osis
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Disease
Otic
Open-uri
Ear
Parietal
Open-uri
Of or pertaining to the wall of a body part, organ or cavity.
Patellar
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Knee
Pathology
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The scientific study of the alterations produced by disease
Pectoral
Stringio
Pertaining to the chest or breast.
Pedal
Stringio
Top of the foot, near the ankle and toes
Peri
Around
Perineal
Region between the anus and the external genitalia
Periodontist
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Dentist who specializes in the care of the gums and tissues around a tooth
Plantar
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The sole of the foot.
Pleura
Open-uri
The smooth serous membrane which closely covers the lungs and the adjacent surfaces of the thorax. Area surrounding the lungs.
Plexus
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A network or interwoven mass, of nerves, blood vessels, veins, or lymphatic vessels.
Podiatry
Open-uri
Study and care of the feet
Popliteal
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Posterior aspect of the knee
Posterior
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Located behind, or towards the rear of an object. Opposite of anterior.
Proctology
Open-uri
Branch of medicine dealing with the colon, rectum and anus patology and colorectal surgery
Prone
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Lying face downward, or on the ventral surface
Proximal
Nearest to a point of reference, such as the center or the point of attachment or observation. Opposite of distal.
Psychiatrist
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MD who treats mental illness and can prescibe treatment and medications.
Psychologist
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PhD prepared person who provides psychological counseling and cannot prescribe medications or medical treatment.
Pulmonary
Pertaining to the lungs
Renal
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Pertaining to the kidneys.
Sacral
Stringio
Between the hips.
Stenosis
Stringio
An abnormal narrowing or stricture in a blood vessel, body passage, opening, or other tubular organ.
Sternal
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Breastbone
Supine
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Lying with the face up, or on the dorsal surface
Sural
Open-uri
Calf
Tendon
Open-uri
Band of connective tissue that connects bone to muscle.
Thoracic
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Pertaining to the chest.
Umbilical
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Navel
Uro
Stringio
Urine
Ventral
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Pertaining to the abdomen or belly. Opposite of dorsal.
Viscera
Open-uri
Pertaining to an organ, especially the abdominal organs.