Anatomy Vocabulary Crossword
                                      
                                      
                                      
                                      
                                      
                                      
                                      
                                      
                                      
                                      
                                      
                                      
                                      
                                      
                                      
                                      
                                      
                                      
                                      
                                      
                                      
                                      
                                      
                                      
                                      
 
 
Down: 1) Acquired localized thickening of the epidermis caused by repeated pressure of friction 3) Cartilage cell4) Branch of microscopic anatomy that studies tissues 5) Gland in the skin that produces perspiration; also called sweat gland 7) Oil gland of the skin that produces sebum or body oil 8) Process by which the cells of the epidermis become filled with keratin and move to the surface, where they are sloughed off 9) Chronic, recurrent skin condition characterized by bright red patches covered by silvery gray scales, often on the elbows and knees10) Gland in ear canal that produces cerumen or earwax 11) Strong and flexible connective tissue fibers that contain the protein collagen 12) Large phagocytic connective tissue cell that produces heparin and histamine 13) Mature bone cell16) Red blood cell18) Muscle associated with hair follicles Across: 2) Malignant growth derived from connective tissue cells 6) Inner layer of the skin that contains the blood vessels, nerves, glands, and hair follicles; also called stratum corium 14) Below the skin; a sheet of areolar connective tissue and adipose tissue beneath the dermis of the skin; also called hypodermis or superficial fascia 15) Supporting cells of nervous tissue; cells in nervous tissue that do not conduct impulses 17) Branch of medicine that studies the essential nature of disease, especially the structural and functional changes in tissues 19) Death of tissue due to loss of blood supply; may be the result of injury, frostbite, disease, or infection. 20) Group of similar cells specialized to perform a certain function 21) Nerve cell, including its processes; conducting cell nervous tissue 22) A dark brown or black pigment found in parts of the body, especially skin and hair 23) Blood platelet24) Yellow connective tissue fibers that are not particularly strong but can be stretched and will return to their normal shape when released 25) Outer most layer of skin
 

 

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