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Histology |
a branch of biology concerned with the microscopic structure of tissues of a living organism |
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Anatomy
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the study of the gross structure of the body and the interrelations of its parts
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physiology
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the science and the study of the vital processes, mechanisms and functions of an organ or system |
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kinesiology
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the scientific study of muscular activity and the anatomy, physiology and mechanics of body movements |
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pathology
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the study of the structural and functional changes caused by disease |
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homeostasis
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the internal balance of the body |
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disease
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an abnormal and unhealthy state of all or part of the body wherein it is not capable of carrying on its normal function
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symptom
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subjective evidence of disase or bodily disorder
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sign
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an observable indication of disease or bodily disorder
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stress
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any psychological or physical situation or condition that causes tension or strain
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adrenal glands
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situated on the top of each each kidney, produce epinephrine, norepinephrine, and corticosteroids |
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atherosclerosis
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characterized by an accumulation of fatty deposits on the inner walls of the arteries
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pain
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has a primarily protective function in that it warns of tissue damage or destruction somewhere in the body; the result of stimulation of specialized nerve ends in the body |
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ischemia
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localized tissue anemia due to obstruction of blood flow |
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bacteria
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minute, unicellular organiganisms exhibiting both plant and animal characteristics and classified as either harmless or harmful |
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virus
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any class of submicroscopic pathogenic agents that transmit disease |
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fungus
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a diverse group of organisms potentially capable of causing disease that thrive or grow in wet or damp areas |
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parasite
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an organism that may potentially cause disease that exists and functions at the expense of a host organism without contributing to the survival of the host
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local infection
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invading organisms confined to a small area of the body
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systemic infection
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invading organisms that have spread throughout the body
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inflammation
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a protective tissue response characterized by swelling, redness, heat, and pain
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fever
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an elevated body temperature
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scar
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dense fibrous tissue that forms as an injury, wound, burn or sore heals |
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wellness
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behaviors and habits that have a positive influence on health
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