words parts
aden/o
gland
the tissue that suspends the intestines within the abdominal cavity
Mesentery
Dysplasia
the abnormal development or growth of cells, or the presence of abnormal cells
the study of the causes of disease or abnormal conditions
Etiology
anomaly
a deviation from what is regarded as normal
Exo-
the term that refers to the lower part of the body
Caudal
hyperplasia
an increase in the number of cells in a tissue or organ
a physician who specializes in diagnosing, treating and preventing disorders and disease of infants and children
Pediatrician
a disease without a known cause
Idiopathic Disease
the science or the study of
-ology
the protective covering of all the internal and external surfaces of the body
Epithelial Tissue
a malignant tumor that originates in the glands and may spread to the other parts of the body
Adenocarcinoma
General Practioner
Provides ongoing care for patients of all ages
a sudden and widespread outbreak of a disease within a specific population group or area
Epidemic
specialist
-ologist
inguinal
relating to the groin area
the change of the sequence of a DNA molecule
Genetic Mutation
Cytology
the study of the anatomy, physiology, pathology and chemistry of the cell
atresia
plas/i, plas/o, -plasia
development, growth, formation
the process through which the body maintains a constant internal environment; balanced
fat; fatty tissue, provides protective padding, insulation and support
Adipose
a physician who specializes in the care of older people
Geriatrician/Gerontologist
the underdevelopment of an organ or tissue, usually due to a deficiency in the number of cells
Hypoplasia