General Anatomy · Skeletal System · Hard
Calvaria
Meaning: The dome-shaped upper part of the skull that covers the brain.
In practice: The skull X-ray showed multiple punched-out lesions in the calvaria, typical of myeloma.
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Which word means: A soft mass of chewed food or a single dose of medication.
Answer: Bolus
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Answer: Peritoneum
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