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• Myelin
  ...definition=Myelin - {{Pronunciation}} (MY-eh-lin) The fatty substance that covers and protects nerves  Myelin - {{Pronunciation}} (MY-eh-lin) The fatty substance that covers and protects nerves {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
  356 bytes (43 words) - 13:13, 14 January 2023
• Tenosynovitis
  |Short definition=inflammation of the inner lining of the sheath that covers a tendon {{PAGENAME}} (definition) inflammation of the inner lining of the sheath that covers a tendon<br>{{glossary headings}}<br>[[Category:Glossary]]
  334 bytes (46 words) - 23:52, 30 December 2022
• Vernix
  |Short definition=the thick, greasy substance that covers the skin of a newborn baby {{PAGENAME}} (definition) the thick, greasy substance that covers the skin of a newborn baby<br>{{glossary headings}}<br>[[Category:Glossary]
  325 bytes (46 words) - 20:41, 30 December 2022
• Tenovaginitis
  |Short definition=inflammation of the fibrous wall of the sheath that covers a tendon {{PAGENAME}} (definition) inflammation of the fibrous wall of the sheath that covers a tendon<br>{{glossary headings}}<br>[[Category:Glossary]]
  334 bytes (46 words) - 21:07, 30 December 2022
• Fasciitis
  |Short definition=inflammation of the layer of connective tissue that covers, separates, and supports muscles {{PAGENAME}} (definition) inflammation of the layer of connective tissue that covers, separates, and supports muscles<br>{{glossary headings}}<br>[[Category:Glo
  378 bytes (48 words) - 23:53, 30 December 2022
• Sclera
  ...ion=Sclera - {{Pronunciation}} (SKLAYR-uh) The white layer of the eye that covers most of the outside of the eyeball  Sclera - {{Pronunciation}} (SKLAYR-uh) The white layer of the eye that covers most of the outside of the eyeball {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionar
  400 bytes (57 words) - 01:16, 13 January 2023
• Epiglottis
  |Short definition=epiglottis (eh-pih-GLAH-tis) The flap that covers the windpipe when swallowing to keep food from entering the lungs  epiglottis - {{pronunciation}} (eh-pih-GLAH-tis) The flap that covers the windpipe when swallowing to keep food from entering the lungs {{diction
  430 bytes (55 words) - 21:39, 11 January 2023
• Pericardium
  |Short definition=the membranous sac that covers the heart and the base of the blood vessels that are attached to the heart {{PAGENAME}} (definition) the membranous sac that covers the heart and the base of the blood vessels that are attached to the heart<
  408 bytes (62 words) - 23:28, 30 December 2022
• Cornea
  ...rnea - {{Pronunciation}} (KOR-nee-uh) The transparent part of the eye that covers the iris and pupil, allowing light to enter  cornea - {{Pronunciation}} (KOR-nee-uh) The transparent part of the eye that covers the iris and pupil, allowing light to enter {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:
  430 bytes (59 words) - 04:40, 11 January 2023
• Subtenon
  ...tion}} (SUB-teh-non) Used to describe injections through the membrane that covers the muscles and nerves at the back of the eyeball  ...tion}} (SUB-teh-non) Used to describe injections through the membrane that covers the muscles and nerves at the back of the eyeball {{dictionary-stub}} [[Cat
  484 bytes (65 words) - 12:46, 12 January 2023
• Peritoneum
  ...iation}} (PAYR-ih-toh-NEE-um) The tissue that lines the abdominal wall and covers most of the organs in the abdomen  ...iation}} (PAYR-ih-toh-NEE-um) The tissue that lines the abdominal wall and covers most of the organs in the abdomen {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary
  454 bytes (59 words) - 05:48, 13 January 2023
• Conjunctival
  ...ers to anything related to the [[conjunctiva]], the delicate membrane that covers the front of the eye and lines the inside of the eyelids. The term is deriv * [[Conjunctiva]]: The thin, transparent tissue that covers the outer surface of the eye.
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• Lamina propria
  ...type of connective tissue that lies beneath the thin layer of tissue that covers a mucous membrane  ...type of connective tissue that lies beneath the thin layer of tissue that covers a mucous membrane {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
  486 bytes (66 words) - 04:53, 12 January 2023
• Conjunctiva
  ...unk-TY-vuh) A membrane that lines the inner surface of the eyelid and also covers the front part of the eye. Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiv ...unk-TY-vuh) A membrane that lines the inner surface of the eyelid and also covers the front part of the eye. Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiv
  573 bytes (77 words) - 15:25, 11 January 2023
• Pinkeye
  |Short definition=inflammation of the membrane that covers the white of the eyes and lines the eyelids, causing redness, discomfort, a {{PAGENAME}} (definition) inflammation of the membrane that covers the white of the eyes and lines the eyelids, causing redness, discomfort, a
  536 bytes (78 words) - 23:28, 30 December 2022
• Pleural cavity
  ...-KA-vuh-tee) The space enclosed by the pleura, a thin layer of tissue that covers the lungs and lines the inner wall of the chest cavity  ...-KA-vuh-tee) The space enclosed by the pleura, a thin layer of tissue that covers the lungs and lines the inner wall of the chest cavity {{dictionary-stub}}
  544 bytes (78 words) - 12:16, 13 January 2023
• Retroperitoneal
  ...ide or behind the peritoneum (the tissue that lines the abdominal wall and covers most of the organs in the abdomen)  ...ide or behind the peritoneum (the tissue that lines the abdominal wall and covers most of the organs in the abdomen) {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionar
  605 bytes (81 words) - 23:41, 12 January 2023
• Cementoenamel junction
  ...which covers the anatomical crown of a tooth, and the [[cementum]], which covers the anatomical root of a tooth, meet. * [[Enamel]]: The hard, outermost layer of a tooth that covers the crown. The color can vary from light yellow to grayish white.
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• Adenoma
  ...It starts in gland-like cells of the epithelium (thin layer of tissue that covers organs, glands and other structures in the body)  ...It starts in gland-like cells of the epithelium (thin layer of tissue that covers organs, glands and other structures in the body) {{dictionary-stub}} [[Cate
  561 bytes (81 words) - 04:06, 8 January 2023
• Nerve sheath
  ...t definition=nerve sheath - {{Pronunciation}} (nerve leaf) The tissue that covers and protects the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. The nerve sheath nerve sheath - {{Pronunciation}} (nerve leaf) The tissue that covers and protects the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. The nerve sheath
  638 bytes (94 words) - 20:51, 13 January 2023

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