4. Cells, Tissues, and Organs [Terms]

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Cytologist

Specialist in the study of cells

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Histology

Study of tissues

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Polymorphous

pertaining to many forms

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Karyolysis

Destruction of nucleus

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Mucorrhea

increased flow of mucus

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Adenoma

tumor of a gland

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Phagocyte

cell eating

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Fibrosis

abnormal formation/condition of fibrous tissue

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Reticulum

Pertaining to a network

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Papillary

pertaining to a nipple-like projection

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Myxoid

resembling mucus

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Blastoma

neoplasm consisting of immature cells

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Karyogenesis

formation of a nucleus

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Basophilic

Pertaining to the attraction in basic stain

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Hyperplasia

condition of having overdeveloped organ/tissue

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Hydrocephalus

buildup of water in the head

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Glucometer

instrument used to measure glucose

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Hypoglycemia

condition of having decreased blood sugar level

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Saccharolytic

breaking down of sugar

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Amyloid

resembling starch

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Lipophilic

attracting or absorbing lipids

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Adipose

pertaining to fat

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Steatorrhea

discharge of fatty substances

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Proteolytic

breaking down of protein

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Lipase

enzyme that digest fat

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Lactose

milk sugar

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