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Encapsulated
Confined to a specific area; the tumor remains in a compact form
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- Nerve, efferent A nerve that carries impulses away from the central nervous system (CNS). An efferent nerve is the opposite…
- Membrane, vaginal A thin membrane which completely or partially occludes the vaginal opening. This fold of mucous membrane is…
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- Iris The iris is the circular, colored curtain of the eye. Its opening forms the pupil. The iris helps regulate…