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Cytoplasm
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Gel- like substance that surrounds the nucleus of a cell but is contained within the cell membrane
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DNA
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Molecule that holds genetic information and makes an exact copy of itself whenever the cell divides
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Diagnosis
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Identificiation of a disease
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A flexible or rigid instrument to observe the inside of a hollow organ or cavity
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Endoscope
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Study of the causes of disease
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Etiology
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Instrument used to view the internal organs of the body
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Fluoroscope
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Idiopathic
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Pertaining to conditions without clear pathogenesis or disease
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Metabolism
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Chemical changes that take place in a cell
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Prediction of the course and end of a disease and estimated chance of recovery
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Prognosis
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Sign
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Objective evidence or manifestation of an illness
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Symptom
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A change in the body
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Abduction
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Movement away from the median plane
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Adduction
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Movement toward the median plane
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Medial
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Midline of the body or structure
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Lateral
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Pertaining to a side
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