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Sessile
Sessile Attached by a broad base.
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Base
A chemical compound that either donates hydroxide ions or absorbs hydrogen ions when dissolved in water. Bases and acids are referred to as opposites because the effect of an acid is to increase the hydronium ion concentration in water, whereas bases reduce this concentration. Arrhenius bases are water-soluble and always have a pH greater than 7 in solution.
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Sessile polyp
A polyp with a broad base (sessile).
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A hardened patch of skin or mucous membrane.
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Any serous membrane.
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Sessile
Stomatology
The study of the mouth and its diseases
Stomatitis
Inflammation of the mucosa of the mouth.
Suppurative
Containing pus.
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