| A | B |
|---|
| abdomen | area between the diaphragm and pelvis |
| abscess | localized collection of pus and liquefied tissue in a cavity |
| acute | having a rapid onset, severe symptoms, and a short course |
| adipose | fatty tissue |
| aerobic | requiring oxygen |
| allergen | substance that evokes a hypersensitivy reaction |
| alveolus | air sac in the lungs |
| analgesic | substance that relieves pain |
| anemia | condition in which the number of red cells is below normal |
| aneurysm | enlargement of a vessel caused by a weakening of its wall |
| apnea | temporary stop in breathing |
| artery | vessel that carries away from the heart |
| biopsy | removal of tissue from a living body for microscopic examination |
| bronchi | branches of the respiratory passageway |
| bursa | pouch of fluid located at friction points, especially at the joints |
| capillary | microscopic vessel |
| carcinogen | substance that causes cancer |
| cardiac | pertaining to the heart |
| cerebellum | portion of the brain concerned with the coordination of movements |
| cholesterol | naturally occurring steroid used in the production of hormones and bile |
