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Acinar adenocarcinoma
Adenocarcinoma in which the cells are in the shape of alveoli.
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Adenoblast
Any tissue that produces secretory or glandular activity.
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Adenoameloblastoma
Benign tumor of the jaw, originating from ameloblast cells of forming teeth; an odontogenic tumor.
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Adenoacanthoma
Adenocarcinoma in which some cells have undergone squamous metaplasia.
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Adenia digitata
A broad-leafed plant native to southeastern Africa. The tubers contain concentrated modeccin, a protein toxic to mammalian ribosomes.
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Adenia
Chronic inflammation and enlargement of a lymph gland.
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Adenectopia
Malposition of a gland; a gland in a position that is other than its normal position.
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Adenase
Enzyme secreted by the pancreas, spleen, and liver that converts adenine into hypoxanthine.
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Addition
In chemistry, a reaction in which two substances unite without loss of atoms or valence.
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Addison’s planes
Imaginary planes that divide the abdomen into nine regions to aid in the location of internal structures. One of the planes used as landmarks in thoracoabdominal topography.