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A tiny mass of material. A very small piece of matter. A very small piece or part of matter; a tiny fragment or trace.  

Recurring in paroxysms (= spasms or seizures). Referring to a paroxysm, or similar to a paroxysm.  

The space that contains the parotid gland, the facial nerve, the external carotid artery, and the retromandibular vein. A gland located in front of each ear that produces saliva for the mouth to aid in the digestion of starch.  

Inflammation involving the folds of tissue surrounding the nail. Called also perionychia. An infection of the tissues at one side of a fingernail or a toenail. Inflammation near the nail which forms pus, caused by an infection in the fleshy part of the tip of a finger. A painful swelling round a fingernail. Infection of…

Epithelial cells found in the basal part of the intestinal glands (crypts of Lieberkuhn). Paneth cells synthesize and secrete lysozyme and cryptdins. Large secretory cells containing coarse granules, found at the blind end of the crypts of Lieberkiihn (the intestinal glands). They secrete lysozyme.  

The fluid containing digestive enzymes secreted by the pancreas in response to food in the duodenum. The alkaline digestive juice produced by the pancreas and secreted into the duodenum. A digestive juice, formed of enzymes produced by the pancreas, which digests fats and carbohydrates. Fluid secretion of the pancreas, containing water, salts, and enzymes, including…

Having to do with the pancreas. Referring to the pancreas. Pertaining to the pancreas or resulting from a pancreatic ailment.  

A mixed exocrine and endocrine gland situated transversely across the posterior abdominal wall in the epigastric and hypochondriac regions. The endocrine portion is comprised of the Islets of Langerhans, while the exocrine portion is a compound acinar gland that secretes digestive enzymes. A gland in the abdomen with two functions: the endocrine pancreas (the islets…

A common saturated fatty acid found in fats and waxes including olive oil, palm oil, and body lipids. A saturated fatty acid (06:0). A saturated fatty acid with 16 carbon atoms is common in fats and oils.  

Inflammation of the dura mater of the brain, the spinal cord or the optic nerve. Inflammation of the dura mater, the outermost layer of the three protective coverings around the brain.