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21 Cards in this Set
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DERMA
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(G) skin
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dermatology
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n. the scientific study of the skin and its diseases
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epidermis
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n. the outer protective layer of skin or outer layer of ____________ in various organisms(in plants,the outer layer of cells)
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DORSUM
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(L) the back
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dorsal
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adj. pertaining to the back, especially of animals
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dossier
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n. a set of documents containing information about a person or event; a file
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endorse
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v. #1. to write one's signature on the back of a check or other document
#2. to sign a contract #3. to acknowledge the receipt of a payment #4. to support actively; to sanction |
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GASTER
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(G) stomach, belly
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gastric
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adj. pertaining to the stomach
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gastronome
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n. a person who is knowledgeable about good food and drink; a gourmet
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NERVUS
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(L) sinew, nerve
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enervate
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v. to deprive of strength; to weaken
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SANGUIS
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(L) blood
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sanguine
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adj. #1. cheerful; hopeful
#2. reddish or ruddy |
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consanguinity
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n. #1. blood relationship
#2. any close relationship |
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SEDEO
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(L) to sit, to settle
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assiduous
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adj. #1. unceasingly attentive; devoted
#2. persistent; diligent |
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dissident
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adj. differing; disagreeing; dissenting
n. a person who disagrees |
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seance
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n. a meeting at which the spiritualist attempts to communicate with the dead
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sedentary
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adj. #1. characterized by much sitting
#2. remaining in one area; not migratory |
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supersede
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v. to take the place of; to replace
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