Glossary
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Areolar tissuefibrous mesh of tissue underneath the skin | |
Arteriolessmaller branches of arteries | |
Arterya blood vessel that takes blood away from the heart to the organs and tissues | |
Arthritisinflammation of a joint | |
Aspirationinhaling a substance | |
Atrioventrical node (AV node)small area of tissue in the heart between the atria and ventricles; helps coordinate the heartbeat | |
Atriumupper chamber of the heart that receives blood returning from the organs of the body; plural is atria | |
Auralrelating to the ear or to the sense of hearing | |
Aural haematomablood-filled swelling occurring in the pinna (ear flap) | |
Aural medicationmedication administered into the ear canal | |