Ch. 3 Acromegaly - Atrophy

enlargement of the extremities caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone after puberty

enlargement of the spleen

muscle tumor

Malignant tumor of muscle tissue; a type of flesh tumor or sarcoma.

malignant tumor of bone marrow

collection or mass of blood

process of removing a small piece of living tissue for microscopic examination

Viewing a dead body; autopsy.

condition of death (of cells)

Abnormal condition of excess backup of fluid (urine) in the kidney.