4. Cells, Tissues, and Organs [Terms]

Cytologist

Specialist in the study of cells

Histology

Study of tissues

Polymorphous

pertaining to many forms

Karyolysis

Destruction of nucleus

Mucorrhea

increased flow of mucus

Adenoma

tumor of a gland

Phagocyte

cell eating

Fibrosis

abnormal formation/condition of fibrous tissue

Reticulum

Pertaining to a network

Papillary

pertaining to a nipple-like projection

Myxoid

resembling mucus

Blastoma

neoplasm consisting of immature cells

Karyogenesis

formation of a nucleus

Basophilic

Pertaining to the attraction in basic stain

Hyperplasia

condition of having overdeveloped organ/tissue

Hydrocephalus

buildup of water in the head

Glucometer

instrument used to measure glucose

Hypoglycemia

condition of having decreased blood sugar level

Saccharolytic

breaking down of sugar

Amyloid

resembling starch

Lipophilic

attracting or absorbing lipids

Adipose

pertaining to fat

Steatorrhea

discharge of fatty substances

Proteolytic

breaking down of protein

Lipase

enzyme that digest fat

Lactose

milk sugar