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Anatomy

Anatomy (pronunciation: /əˈnatəmi/) is the branch of biology concerned with the study of the structure of organisms and their parts.

Etymology: From the Greek word 'anatomia', which means 'dissection'.

Related terms: Physiology, Histology, Embryology

Antibiotic

Antibiotic (pronunciation: /ˌæntɪbaɪˈɒtɪk/) is a type of antimicrobial substance active against bacteria.

Etymology: From the Greek words 'anti', meaning 'against', and 'bios', meaning 'life'.

Related terms: Antimicrobial, Bacteria, Infection

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Bacteria

Bacteria (pronunciation: /bækˈtɪəriə/) are a type of biological cell. They constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms.

Etymology: From the Greek word 'bakterion', meaning 'small rod'.

Related terms: Microorganism, Prokaryote, Cell

Biopsy

Biopsy (pronunciation: /ˈbaɪɒpsi/) is a medical test commonly performed by a surgeon, interventional radiologist, or an interventional cardiologist.

Etymology: From the Greek words 'bios', meaning 'life', and 'opsis', meaning 'view'.

Related terms: Pathology, Histology, Cytology

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