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- 2. **Biostatistics**: The application of statistical methods to biological and health-related research, aiding in the analysis and interpretation of data.
- 4. **Hemolysis**: The destruction of red blood cells, leading to the release of hemoglobin into the bloodstream.
- 5. **Neoplasm**: An abnormal mass of tissue that arises from uncontrolled cell growth, commonly referred to as a tumor.
- 7. Abnormal or impaired functioning of an organ or system in the body.
- 9. **Microfilm**: A film on which documents are reduced in size for preservation and storage, often used in libraries and archives.
- 11. **Glucose**: A simple sugar that serves as a primary energy source for the body's cells and is critical in metabolism.
- 13. A type of cancer that begins in the skin or in tissues that line internal organs.
- 14. **Cytology**: The study of cells, including their structure, function, and abnormalities, often used in medical diagnostics.
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- 1. Inflammation of the pericardium, the sac surrounding the heart.
- 3. An immature red blood cell that is still developing in the bone marrow.
- 6. A condition characterized by abnormally low blood sugar levels.
- 8. A malignant tumor that arises from connective tissues such as bone, cartilage, or muscle.
- 10. An organism that walks on two legs.
- 12. **Dermatitis**: An inflammation of the skin characterized by redness, swelling, and irritation.
- 13. **Cuboid**: A three-dimensional geometric shape with six rectangular faces, typically resembling a box.