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Homeostasis
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The tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, esp. as maintained by physiological processes.
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Cytology
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The branch of biology that deals with the formation, structure, and function of cells.
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Histology
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The study of the microscopic structure of tissues.
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Abdomen
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Belly, between Thorax and Pelvis
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Organelle
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A differentiated structure within a cell, such as a mitochondrion, vacuole, or chloroplast, that performs a specific function.
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Retroperitoneal /ret·ro· peri·to·ne·al
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The anatomical space in the abdominal cavity behind (retro) the peritoneum.
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Pelvis
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A basinlike structure, lower (caudal) portion of the trunk, bounded anteriorly and laterally by the two hip bones and posteriorly by the sacrum and coccyx.
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axial plane
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one parallel with the long axis of a structure.
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base plane
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an imaginary plane upon which is estimated the retention of an artificial denture.
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frontal/ coronal plane
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those passing longitudinally through the body from side to side, at right angles to the median plane, dividing the body into front and back parts.
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horizontal plane
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one passing through the body, at right angles to both the frontal and median planes, dividing the body into upper and lower parts.
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sagittal/median plane
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vertical planes passing through the body parallel to the median plane (or to the sagittal suture), dividing the body into left and right portions.
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Lateral
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Pertaining to the side
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Areola
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Pigmented region surrounding the nipple of the mammary gland or breast
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Reproduction
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Offspring formation
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Superior
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Pertaining to a structure that is higher than another structure
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Brachial
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Pertaining to the arm
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Genital
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Pertaining to the genitalia (Internal and external organs of reproduction)
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Orbital
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Pertaining to the body region of the eyeball; a region, in the atom, containing the electrons
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Transverse
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At right angles to the long axis of a part; crosswise
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Visceral
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Pertaining to the contents of a body cavity
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Appendicular
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Pertaining to arms and legs
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Negative feedback
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A mechanism activated by an imbalance that corrects it.
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Distal
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Father from the midlaine or origin; opposite of proximal
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Nucleus (pl.,Nuclei)
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A cellular organelle that is enclosed by a double-layerd porus membrane and contains DNA; The dense core of an atom that is composed of protons and neutrons
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Cranial
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Pertaining to the cranium
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Digestion
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Breaking down of large nutrient molecules into smaller molecules that can be absorbed; Hydrolysis
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Inguinal /in·gui·nal
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Pertaining to groin region
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Abdominal cavity
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The space between the diaphragm and the pelvic inlet that contains the abdominal viscera.
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Hypogastric region
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The lower middle portion of the abdomen.
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Peritoneum
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A serous membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and encloses the abdominal viscera
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Mental
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Pertaining to the mind; pertaining to the chin body region
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Frontal
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Pertaining to the forehead.
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Cranial Cavity
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A hollow space in the cranium containing the brain.
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Cephalic
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Pertaining to the head.
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Abdominopelvic cavity
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The space between the diaphragm and the lower portion of the trunk of the body.
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Metabolism
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All of the chemical reactions in cells that use or release energy.
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Hypochondriac Region
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The portion of the abdomen on either side of the middle or epigastric region.
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Atom
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Smallest particle of an element that has the properties of that element.
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Costal
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Pertaining to the ribs.
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Pectoral
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Pertaining to chest
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Pericardial
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Pertaining to the Pericardium
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Atmosperic Pressure
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Pressure exerted by the weight of the air; about 760 mm of mercury at sea level.
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Epigastric Region
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The upper middle portion of the abdomen.
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