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Inflammation or infection of the naval.    

An organism that eats both plant and animal products. An omnivore is a creature whose teeth and digestive system are adapted to consume both plant and animal matter. It is important to note that the term does not imply an equal consumption of plant and animal products within a specific species. Examples of omnivores include…

A product of tryptophan that gives rise to pigments, particularly of the eye in animals.  

The apron of fatty tissue that hangs down from the stomach to cover most of the front surface of the abdominal region. A double fold of peritoneum hanging down over the intestines. Omenta, fold of peritoneal tissue attaching and supporting the stomach and adjacent organs. A double fold of the membrane lining the abdominal cavity.…

Unpredictable, irregular menstrual periods.  

A type of connective tissue cell found in the brain and spinal cord. A neuroglial cell of ectodermal origin that, in the central nervous system, forms or maintains the myelin sheath of neural processes. This type of cell has long, slender processes and is often found associated with nerve cells or satellites.  

The first cranial nerve associated with the sense of smell, olfaction. The first cranial nerve which controls the sense of smell. One of a pair of sensory nerves, the first cranial nerves, that transmit impulses from the mucous membranes of the nasal cavity to the olfactory center in the brain. The first cranial nerve (I):…

Pertaining to the sense of smell.  

The back of the elbow, formed by the tip of the ulna which curves around the lower end of the humorous. A curve projecting part at the end of the ulna at the elbow, which gives rise to a painful tingling sensation if hit by accident. Projection of the ulna (one of the lower arm…

Enacted in 1965 (PL 89-73), the purpose of the was to give elderly citizens more opportunity to participate in and receive the benefits of modern society: adequate housing, income, employment, nutrition, and health care. A federal statute enacted in 1965 (Public Law 89-73), and amended in subsequent years, which defines the national policy on aging.…