Integumentary System

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Abscess

Back

An enclosed collection of pus in tissues, organs, or confined spaces in the body.

Front

Adipocyte

Back

Fat cell.

Front

Adipose tissue

Back

Fat tissue.

Front

Autonomic

Back

Involuntary or unconscious.

Front

Avascular

Back

Without blood vessels.

Front

Bacteria

Back

Single-cell microorganisms that reproduce by cell division and may cause infection by invading body tissue.

Front

Benign

Back

Non-cancerous.

Front

Biopsy

Back

The removal of cells or tissues for examination by a pathologist.

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Cancer

Back

Abnormal cells in the body that divide uncontrollably.

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Cauterize

Back

To destroy tissue using a hot or cold instrument, an electrical current, or a chemical that burns or dissolves the tissue to kill tumors or stop bleeding.