Anatomy Terminology 6 Terms

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Appendectomy

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Surgical removal of the vermiform appendix

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Autopsy

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Post-mortem examination of a body to determine cause of death or to study pathological changes present at death

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Blepharedema

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Edema of the eyelids, causing swelling and an often baggy appearence

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Blepharoptosis

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Drooping of the upper eyelid

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Cephalocaudad

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Proceeding toward the tail from the head

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Cephalodynia

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Headache

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Colostomy

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Surgical operation in which a part of the colon is brought through the abdominal wall and opened in order to drain or decompress the intestine; maybe temporary or permanent

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Cornification

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Keratin formation, or the development of a horny layer of tissue, esp. in the epidermis

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Corticospinal

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Pertaining to the cerebral cortex and the spinal cord

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Cycloplegia

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Paralysis of the ciliary muscle causing loss of accommodations; is usually accompanied by paralysis of the muscles of the pupil, resulting in mydriasis

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Diagnosis

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Process of determining the nature of a disorder by considering the signs, symptoms, medical history, etc. of a patient

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Encephalitis

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Inflammation of the brain

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Enterotomy

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Incision into the intestine

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Gastrectomy

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Surgical removal of the stomach

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Gastroptosis

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Downward displacement of the stomach

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Gastrostomy

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Establishing an artificial opening into the stomach

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Hyperopia

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Farsightedness

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Keratinization

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Keratin formation, or the development of a horny layer of tissue, esp. in the epidermis

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Keratitis

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Inflammation of the cornea

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Lacrimal

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Relating to the tears, their secretion, the sensory glands, and the drainage apparatus

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Lacrimation

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Secretion of tears, esp. in excess

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Laparotomy

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A transabdominal incision into the peritoneal cavity

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Medulla

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Soft, inner part; any soft, marrow-like structure, esp. in the center of a part or organ

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Medullary

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Pertaining to the the marrow or to any medulla (as medulla oblongata or adrenal medulla)

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Meiosis

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Cell divisions comprising two nuclear devisions in rapid succession, which results in halving of the number of chromosomes; makes gametes

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Mesencephalon

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The midbrain

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Mesocolon

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The mesentery (folds of peritoneum) that attach the colon to the posterior wall of the abdominal cavity

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Metaphysis

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The flared portion of a long bone, between the diaphysis (shaft) and the epiphyseal plate

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Metastasis

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Literally meaning, beyond control, this is the transfer of disease from one organ or tissue to another that is not directly connected to it

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Miosis

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constriction of the pupil

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Mydriasis

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Dilation of the pupil of the eye

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Myopia

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Nearsightedness; the condition in which parallel rays of light are brought into focus in front of the retina, rather than on it

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Neuroglia

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Non-conduction cells of nervous tissue with supportive and metabolic functions

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Nystagmus

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An involuntary, rhythmic oscillation of the eyeballs; may be lateral, vertical, or rotary

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Ophthalmologist

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A physician specializing in diagnosis and medical and surgical treatment of diseases and defects of the eye

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Ophthalmoptosis

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The abnormal protrusion of the eyeball

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Optometrist

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A non-medical specialist who measures powers of vision and fits corrective lenses to correct visual defects

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Pharmacist

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Individual who is licensed to prepare and dispense drugs and has extensive knowledge of their properties

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Postganglionic

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Distal to or beyond a ganglion (a cluster of nerve cell bodies outside of the CNS); referring to nerve fibers originating from cells in an autonomic ganglion

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Prognosis

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Foreknowledge; forecast of the probable outcome/result of a disease or attack

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Ptosis

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A falling, downward displacement, prolapse

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Scleritis

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Inflammation of the sclera

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Sclerosis

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The process of becoming extremely firm or hard or having such properites

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Telencephalon

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The anterior portion of the brain, including the cerebral hemispheres and lamina terminalis

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Telomere

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The distal end of a chromosome

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Telophase

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The final stage pf mitosis or meiosis