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Sarah Walsh
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Undergraduate 1
04/13/2016

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Deoxiribinucleic Acid


Abbreviation: DNA

Definition: A molecule that holds genetic information capable of replacing and producing an exact copy whenever the cell divides




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Extogenous
Definition

Able to live and develope outside a host, as certain pathogenic microorganisms do.

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Adduction
Definition

To draw inward toward the median axis of the body or toward an adjacent part or limb.

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Chromatin
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A complex of nucleic acids and proteins, primarily histones, in the cell nucleus that stains readily with basic dyes and condenses to form chromosomes during cell division.

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Diplobacteria
Definition

Bacteria cells linked together in pairs.

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Prognosis
Definition

The forcasting and probable course and outcome of a disease, especially of the chances of recovery.

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Hypodermic
Definition

It is pertaining to parts under the skin.

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Epigastric
Definition

Referring to the body region between the costal margins and subcostal plane. (stomach)

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Podiatry
Definition

The treatment of feet and their ailments.

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Neuropathy
Definition

A disease or disfunction of one or more peripheral nerves, typically causing numbness or weakness.

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Venule
Definition

A very small vein, especially one collecting blood from the capillaries.

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Arteriole
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A small branch of an artery leading into the capillaries. Also, known as the minute artery.

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Acoustic
Definition

It pertains to sound or of hearing.

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Diuresis
Definition

Increased or excessive amounts of urine.

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Hyperthyroidism
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It's overactivity of the thyroid gland, resulting inrapid heart beat and an increased rate of metabolism.

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Ventricle
Definition

A hollow part or cavity in an organ. Example: heart or brain

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Pulmonary
Definition

Of or relating to the lungs.

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Thoracic
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Of or relating to the thorax; chest.

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Pathological
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Pertaing to the study of disease.

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Hemorrhage
Definition

A profuse discharge of blood, as from a ruptured blood vessel;bleeding.

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