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Connective tissue
A material made up of fibers forming a framework and support structure for body tissues and organs. Connective tissue surrounds many organs. Cartilage and bone are specialized forms of connective tissue. All connective tissue is derived…
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- Nicotiana tabacum A South American herb whose leaves contain 2-8% nicotine and serve as the source of smoking and smokeless…
- Melorheostosis A rare bone condition that usually begins in childhood characterized by thickening of the bones (sclerosis)…
- Lunule 1. The crescent-shaped area at the base of a fingernail or toenail. 2. Any small crescent- or moon-shaped…
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- Co-payment A payment made by an individual who has health insurance, usually at the time a service is received, to…
- Autoclave A chamber for sterilizing with steam under pressure. The original autoclave was essentially a pressure…