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Vet. Terminology
The Cell
Term | Definition |
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Microscopic | Pertaining to a small view. Clinically refers to something that requires visualization by use of a microscope. |
Cytology | The study of cells. |
Lysosomal | Pertaining to a dissolving/destructive body. |
Intracellular | Pertaining to within cells. |
Extracellular | Pertaining to outside of cells. |
Nuclear | Pertaining to a nucleus. |
Chromosome | A colored body. |
Nucleolus | A small nucleus. |
Endoplasmic | Pertaining to matter. |
Centriole | A small center. |
Cytoplasmic | Pertaining to cell matter. (Cytoplasm) |
Vacuole | A small emptiness. |
Chromatic | Pertaining to color. |
Phagocytosis | Process of eating [by] cells. |
Pinocytosis | Process of drinking [by] cells. |
Exocytosis | Processing out of a cell. |
Mitosis | A condition of "thread." Clinically refers to cellular reproduction. |
Nuclei | Plural of nucleus. |
Intercellular | Pertaining to between cells. |
Organelle | A tiny organ. |
Physiology | The study of function. |
Reticular | Pertaining to a net. |
Ribosomal | Pertaining to an RNA body. |
Centromere | A central part. |