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Gland Word Terminology adenoma: tumor of a gland The suffix - ama means tumor or mass |
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gland Terminology adenoma: tumor of a gland The suffix - oma means tumor or mass. adenitis: inflamation of the gland The suffix - itis means inflammation |
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joint Terminology arthristis: inflammation of joint. |
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life Terminology biology: study of life biopsy: viewing life under microscope The suffix - opsy means process of viewing. Living tissure is removed from the body and viewed under a micropscope. |
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cancerous, cancer Terminolgy carcinoma: cancerous tumor A carcinoma is a cancerous tumor. Carcinomas grow from epithelial (surface or skin) cells that cover the outside of the body and line organs, cavities, and tubes within the body. |
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heart Terminolgy cardiology: study of the heart |
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