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An elongated tubular body produced by Sarcocystis. A cyst developing within muscle tissue due to a parasite from the genus Sarcocystis.  

Inflammation of muscle tissue. Inflammation of the tissue, especially muscle.  

Living on decaying or dead substances, as a microorganism. Feeding on decomposing substances. This term is primarily used to describe specific types of bacteria.  

The component of a molecule that gives a substance its taste.  

To convert into a soap, as when fats are treated with an alkali to produce a free alcohol plus the salt of the fatty acid. Thus, stearin, saponified with sodium hydroxide, yields the alcohol glycerol plus the soap sodium stearate.  

The surgical removal of a saphenous vein.  

Soundness of health or mind; mentally normal. The condition of having a sound mind; a state of normal mental health.  

Perineal pad, especially one used for absorbing menstrual fluid.  

A person who by training and experience is skilled in sanitation and public health.