| A | B |
| polymorphic | having many forms |
| cytogenesis | the formation of cells |
| nuclear | pertaining to a nucleus |
| karyomegaly | enlargement of the nucleus of a cell |
| histologist | specialist in the study of tissue |
| fibrosis | abnormal formation of fibrous tissue |
| reticulum | a network |
| adenitis | tumor of a gland |
| papilla | nipplelike projection |
| myxadenitis | inflammation of gland that secretes mucus |
| mucorrhea | increased flow of mucus |
| somatic | pertaining to the body |
| erythroblast | an immature red blood cell |
| genesis | the origin of something |
| phagocyte | cell that ingests waste and foreign matter |
| chromophilic | attracting color |
| inotropic | affecting contraction of muscle fibers |
| atrophy | wasting away (lack of nourishment) |
| hypoplasia | underdevelopment of an organ or tissue |
| ribosome | small body in the cytoplasm that contains RNA |
| carbohydrase | enzyme that digests carbohydrates |
| fructose | fruit sugar |
| hydrated | combined with water |
| lipoma | tumor containing fat |
| adipoid | like or resembling fat |
| steatorrhea | discharge of fatty stools |
| glucosuria | presence of glucose in the urine |
| hyperglycemia | high blood sugar |
| amylase | enzyme that digests starch |
| proteolysis | dissolving of proteins |