Medical Terminology Chapter 4

Structual component of the nucleus, composed of nucleic acids and protiens.

Threadlike structures within the nucleus composed of a deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) molecule that carrie hereditary information encoded in genes.

Jellylike substance found within the cell membrane composed of proteins, salts, water, disolved gases, and nutrients

Molecule that holds genetic information capable of replicating and producing an exact copy whenever the cell divides

Muscular wall that divides the thoracic cavity from the abdominopelvic cavity.

Sum of all physical and chemical changes that take place in a cell or an organism.

Cellular structure that provides a specialized function, such ad the nucleus (reproduction), ribosomes (protein synthesis), Golgi apparatus (removal of material from the cell), and lysosomes (digestion)

Study of the nature of diseases, their causes, development, and consequences.

Rhythmic contraction and relaxation of the walls of a tubular organ to propel its contents onward.

Movement away from the midsagittal (median) plane of the body or one of its parts.

Movement toward the midsagittal (median) plane of the body.

Pertaining to the midline of the body or structure.

Pertaining to a side

Toward the head or upper portion of a structure

Away form the head, or toward the tail or lower part of a structure