A/An __________ is a deviation from what is regarded as normal.

anomaly

The term __________ describes the abnormal development or growth of cells, tissues, or organs.

dysplasia

A/An __________ is the complete set of genetic information of an individual.

genome

A/An __________ is a benign tumor that arises in or resembles glandular tissue.

adenoma

A physician who specializes in the care of older people is known as a/an __________ .

geriatrician

The term __________ means located behind the peritoneum.

retroperitoneal

The __________ region is located above the stomach.

epigastric

The term __________ means toward the head.

cephalic

The __________ plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portions. This is also known as a coronal plane.

frontal

The body is divided into equal left and right halves by the __________ plane.

midsagittal

The __________ plane divides the body into upper and lower portions.

transverse

The __________ cavity protects the brain.

cranial

The __________ is the region surrounding the crease in the skin at the junction of the upper leg with the trunk.

groin

The study of the formation, structure, and function of cells is known as __________ .

cytology

Unspecialized cells that renew themselves for long periods of time through cell division are known as __________ cells.

stem

A specialist in the study of genes is known as a/an __________ .

geneticist

When a/an __________ gene is inherited from one parent, the offspring will have that genetic condition or characteristic.

dominant

A/An __________ is a group of specialized epithelial cells that are capable of producing secretions.

gland

The study of the structure, composition, and function of tissues is known as __________ .

histology

When the same __________ gene is inherited from both parents, the offspring will have that condition.

recessive