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• Adipose tissue
  ...other term for fatty tissue; it stores energy, insulates, and cushions the body ...other term for fatty tissue; it stores energy, insulates, and cushions the body<br>{{glossary headings}}<br>[[Category:Glossary]]
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• Adipose
  ...a term used in [[biology]] and [[medicine]] to refer to fat tissue in the body. The word originates from the Latin ''adeps'', meaning fat. ...tores energy in the form of [[lipid]] droplets. It is found throughout the body, but is most abundant in the [[subcutaneous tissue]] beneath the skin and a
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• Ferritin
  ...ritin (FAYR-ih-tin) A protein that binds iron and stores it for use by the body. Ferritin is found in cells of the liver, spleen, bone marrow, and other ti ...ion}} (FAYR-ih-tin) A protein that binds iron and stores it for use by the body. Ferritin is found in cells of the liver, spleen, bone marrow, and other ti
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• Posterior urethral cancer
  ...which urine leaves the body) that connects to the bladder (the organ that stores urine)  ...which urine leaves the body) that connects to the bladder (the organ that stores urine) {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
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• Connective tissue
  ...structure to other tissues and organs in the body. Connective tissue also stores fat, helps transport nutrients and other substances between tissues and org ...structure to other tissues and organs in the body. Connective tissue also stores fat, helps transport nutrients and other substances between tissues and org
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• Latent iron deficiency
  ...s a medical condition characterized by the reduction of iron stores in the body without the presence of anemia. ...ciency (medicine)|iron deficiency]] where the amount of stored iron in the body is depleted, but the transport iron is normal and there are no signs of [[A
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• Iron overload
  ...ron overload (I-urn OH-ver-lode) A condition in which the body absorbs and stores more iron than it needs. The extra iron gets stored in the liver, heart, an ...nunciation}} (I-urn OH-ver-lode) A condition in which the body absorbs and stores more iron than it needs. The extra iron gets stored in the liver, heart, an
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• Hemochromatosis
  ...tosis (HEE-moh-kroh-muh-TOH-sis) A condition in which the body absorbs and stores more iron than it needs. The extra iron gets stored in the liver, heart, an ...ion}} (HEE-moh-kroh-muh-TOH-sis) A condition in which the body absorbs and stores more iron than it needs. The extra iron gets stored in the liver, heart, an
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• Carbohydrate loading
  ...ding" refers to the act of increasing the amount of these nutrients in the body. ...d by a few days of rest and a high-carbohydrate diet to replenish glycogen stores.
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• Pancreatic hormones
  ...kreas" meaning "flesh", referring to the organ's comprehensive role in the body's functions. "Hormone" comes from the Greek word "hormon", meaning "that wh * '''[[Metabolism]]''': The chemical processes in the body that convert or use energy.
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• Brown adipose tissue
  ...n is to generate body heat. In contrast to [[white adipose tissue]], which stores fat, brown adipose tissue burns fat to produce heat in a process known as [ ...vessels of the thorax, where it helps to warm the blood and, in turn, the body's core.
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• Fatty tissue
  ...ore energy in the form of fat, although it also cushions and insulates the body. ...eral functions in the body. It provides a reserve of energy, insulates the body to preserve heat, and protects internal organs from physical shock. It also
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• Omentum
  ...nificant structure within the [[abdomen]] that plays a crucial role in the body's immune response and metabolic processes. ...toneum that hangs down from the stomach. It contains adipose tissue, which stores fat, and immune cells that help fight infections in the abdomen.
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• Iron tests
  ...tests]] that are used to measure and monitor the amount of [[iron]] in the body. The tests can help diagnose conditions such as [[iron deficiency anemia]], ...ritin Test]]''': This test measures the amount of ferritin, a protein that stores iron, in the blood.
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• Internal organs
  ...avities. They are essential for the body's survival and function. The main body cavities that house the internal organs are the [[thoracic cavity]], [[abdo * '''Heart''': The heart is a muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body.
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• Loose connective tissue
  ...tissue's role in binding together and supporting various structures in the body. * '''[[Adipose Tissue]]''': Also known as fat tissue, it stores energy in the form of fat and also provides insulation and cushioning for o
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• Marrow
  ...also a key component of the lymphatic system, playing a vital role in the body's immune response. ...cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Yellow marrow, on the other hand, stores fats.
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• Lymph Gland
  ...mph Gland''' (pronounced: /ˈlimf ˈɡland/) is a crucial part of the [[human body]]'s [[immune system]]. ...ry [[lymph]], a clear fluid containing [[white blood cells]] that help the body fight off illnesses.
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• Tract
  ...a term used in [[medicine]] to refer to a major passage or pathway in the body, such as the [[digestive tract]] or the [[respiratory tract]]. ...his is in reference to the long, tube-like structure of many tracts in the body.
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• Body fat
  == Body Fat == '''Body fat''' or '''adipose tissue''' (/ˈædɪˌpoʊs/; from the Latin ''adiposus
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