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Microscopic anatomy
The study of the form of structures seen under the microscope, as opposed to gross anatomy which involves structures that can be observed with the naked eye . Traditionally, both gross and microscopic anatomy have been studied in the first…
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Show more- Ilium The upper part of the bony pelvis which forms the receptacle for the head of the femur at the hip joint. The…
- Scale, Fahrenheit Thermometer scale in which the freezing point of water is 32°F and the boiling point of water 212°F. The…
- Traction, orthopedic The use of a system of weights and pulleys to gradually change the position of a bone. It may be used in…
- Choriocarcinoma A highly malignant tumor that arises from trophoblastic cells within the uterus. Choriocarcinoma tends to be…
- Histiocytosis, sinus A variant of histiocytosis in which the lymph nodes are the main site of histiocyte proliferation. The…
- Fever, West Nile Fever, West Nile: A febrile disease caused by the West Nile virus that is transmitted from birds to the…
- Endep See: Amitriptyline
- Keratoconus Keratoconus: Cone-shaped cornea with the apex of the cone being forward. Also called conical cornea.
- Carcinoma, islet cell See: Islet cell cancer
- Gyn- Combining form pertaining to women. From the Greek gyno, gynaikos meaning woman
- Humidifier fever Fever: A form of sick building syndrome that usually develops on Monday or the first workday of the week. The…
- Cognitive science Cognitive science is the study of the mind. It is an interdisciplinary science that draws upon many fields…