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Space below the chest that contains organs such as stomach, liver, intestines and gallbladder; lies between the diaphragm and the pelvis
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Abdomen
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Name of cavity located between diaphragm and the pelvis
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abdominal cavity
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Pertaining to being away from the norm; irregular
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abnormal
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Sharp, sudden, and intense for a short period of time
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acute
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The removal of a gland
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Adenectomy
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Inflammation of a gland
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adenitis
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Pertaining to abdomen
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Abdominal
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Removal of the adenoids
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Adenectomy
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Secretes hormones such as epinephrine and norepinephrine
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Adrenal Medulla
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Enlargement of extremities as a result of thickening of the bones and soft tissues; it is caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland (after completion of puberty)
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Acromegaly
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Hormone secreted by the adrenal glands; released in response to stress such as from fear or physical injury
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Epinephrine aka Adrenaline
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Benign tumor of the glandular cells
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Adenoma
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Outermost part of the adrenal gland
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Adrenal cortex
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Suppression or deficiency of the immune response caused by exposure to the human immunodeficiency virus
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Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
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Cancerous tumor derived from the glandular cells
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Adenocarcinoma
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