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larger than normal size

inflammation of the gingiva or gums

type of cell found in nervous tissue which provides metabolic and structural support for neurons

the presence of glucose in the urine

the protein found in wheat and other cereal grains

breakdown of glycogen stored in the liver to release glucose

proteins that bind to one or more chains of sugars

a stack of membrane-bound, flattened sacs responsible for the modification and export of proteins from the cell

male (testis) or female (ovary) organ responsible for producing the gametes