| metacarpal | pertaining to the metacarpus.(the part of the hand between the wrist and fingers, ) |
| subcostal | Beneath a rib or the ribs |
| extracranial | Outside of the cranial cavity. |
| subdural hematoma | a collection of blood in the space between the dural and arachnoidal membranes |
| congenital | Of or relating to a condition that is present at birth, as a result of either heredity or environmental influences |
| malignant | cancerous tumor that spread like fire |
| retroperitoneal | behind the peritoneum |
| polyphagia | excessive eating |
| dysplasia | abnormal development in numbers |
| subscapular | below the scapula. |
| ectopic | an organ located away from normal position. |
| atrophy | decrease in size of a normally developed organ or tissue |
| intrauterine | within the uterus |
| percolate | To allow a liquid to seep through a powdered substance (porous substance) |
| dialysis | the diffusion of solute molecules |
| adhere | stay attached (stick ) |
| primitive, primary | occurring first in time or sequence |
| monocular | a microscope with one lens |
| semilunar | shaped like a half moon |
| bipolar | having two poles |
| diatomic | having two atoms |
| diplopic | pertaining to double vision |
| tripod | having three legs |
| tetrad | four components |
| diploid | an organism that has one atom |
| polyneuropathy | disease of many nerves |
| monoatomic | an element that has one atom |
| unify | make two or more in one parts |
| semisolid | half solid |
| leukoplakia | having white patches in the mouth |
| cyanosis | bluish discoloration of the skin |
| melanin | the dark pigment that colors the hair and skin |
| poliomyelitis | inflammation of the gray matter of the brain |
| xanthoderma | yellow coloration of the skin |
| xanthoma | is a deposition of yellowish cholesterol-rich material that can appear anywhere in the body |
| melanocyte | a cell producing or containing melanin |
| antepartum | before birth |
| premenstrual | period before mensuration |
| prophase | first stage of cell division |
| prosthesis | artificial limb added to the bone |
| postmortem | after death |
| projectile | Any (usually) inanimate flying object capable of causing tissue injury or bodily harm (protruding forward ) |
| antefebrile | Preceding a fever. |
| postmenopause | The phase of a woman's life that begins 1 year after her final menstrual period. |
| premature | born or interrupted before the state of maturity; occurring before the proper time. |
| bradygastria | decreased rate of pacemaker activity in stomach |
| dystrophy | poor development |
| xeroma | excessive dryness of the cornea and conjunctiva |
| tachyphasia | extreme rapidity of speech |
| tachyphrenia | abnormally rapid mental activity |
| staphylococcus | round bacteria that form clusters |
| streptobacillus | a rod-shaped bacterium that forms chains |
| circumcision | circular cut |
| peritoneal | peritoneum |
| intravenous | within the vein |
| extrahepatic | outside the liver |
| epidermis | above the skin |
| supra-abdominal | above the abdomen |
| infrascapular | below the shoulder blades |
| subpatellar | below the kneecap |
| juxtaposition | a location near another structure |
| parathyroid gland | near the thyroid gland |
| interstitial | relating or situated in the small, narrow spaces between tissue or parts of organ |
| retrogastric | behind the stomach |
| insignificant | having no importance |
| impermeable | not allowing a fluid to pass through |
| unconscious | not aware of one's surroundings |
| nonhuman | not appropriate to human beings |
| antigen | A substance that stimulates the production of an antibody when introduced into the body |
| contraindicated | against recommendation |
| decongestant | a medication or treatment that decreases congestion as of the sinuses |
| disinfect | to cleanse so as to destroy or prevent the growth of disease-carrying microorganism |
| ectocardia | outside the heart |
| exophthalmos | (graves disease ) protrusion of the eyeball to the outside |
| dextrogastria | displacement of the stomach to the right |
| sinistromanual | left handed |
| endometrial | within the uterus |
| mesoderm | middle layer of a developing embryo |
| telophase | last stage of cell division |
| telencephalon | endbrain |
| syndrome | group of signs and symptoms that occur together |
| symbiosis | two dissimilar organisms living together |
| congenital | irregularity present at birth |
| noncontributory | an insurer has agreed not to seek its independent right to contribution when two or more insurers apply to the same accident for the same insured. |
| uncoordinated | Lacking physical or mental coordination. |
| decalcify | To lose calcium or calcium compounds. |
| incompatible | opposed in nature or quality |
| antidote | A remedy or other agent used to neutralize or counteract the effects of a poison |
| dissect | To cut apart or separate (tissue), especially for anatomical study |
| contraception | birth control by the use of devices or drugs or surgery |
| anhydrous | Not containing water |
| amnesia | Partial or total loss of memory |
| immoral | violating moral principles |
| endotoxin | A toxin produced by certain bacteria and released upon destruction of the bacterial cell |
| exogenous | a disease Originating or produced from outside a cell, tissue, or organism |
| sympathetic | of or relating to the division of the autonomic nervous system that acts in opposition to the parasympathetic system accelerating the heartbeat |
| synapse | junctions between two nerve cells |
| oligodontia | less than the normal number of teeth |
| supernumerary | in excess number |
| superscript | something written above |
