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The dilated part of the large intestine into which opens the ileum. A blind appendage of the intestinal tract located at the juncture of the small and large intestine. Also called the appendix.  

An acronym for Chemical Carcinogenesis Research Information System.  

An acronym for competency-based teacher education.  

An acronym for computer-based resource unit, computerized learning.  

The two upper cylinders of erectile tissue that extend the length of the shaft of the penis: spongy body.  

Pertaining to large hollow cavities that may occur in various tissues normally or abnormally.  

Let the seller beware, caveat emptor.  

Let the buyer beware, caveat vendor.  

To apply a small electrical current and permanently close a tube or vessel. To destroy tissue for medical reasons (e.g., the removal of a wart) by burning with a hot iron, electron current, or chemical. Burning tissue with thermal heat using electricity, steam, laser, or dry ice, often to destroy diseased tissue or coagulate blood…

Chemicals that possess properties capable of dissolving other materials.