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Pronunciation: kōr′pŭs, -pōr-is, -pōr-ă
Definition:
- Any body or mass.
- The main part of an organ or other anatomic structure, as distinguished from the head or tail.
Synonym(s): body1
[L. body]
See Also: body, diaphysis, soma
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Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.
