
Explanation of valence electrons (noun) form: only plural electrons in the outer shell
Sample of valence electrons Valence shell electrons determine how many electrons an atom can donate, receive or share.
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Explanation of sebum (noun) form: no plural the oily substance made by the sebaceous glands
Sample of sebum Sebum provides a layer over the skin to slow evaporation.
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Explanation of hypertension (noun) form: no plural high blood pressure
Sample of hypertension Hypertension is often asymptomatic.
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Explanation of single bond (noun) form plural: single bonds covalent bond where one electron pair is shared between two atoms
Sample of single bond An example of a single bond is the bond shared between hydrogen atoms in a hydrogen molecule.
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Explanation of AIDS (abbreviation, acronym) acquired immune deficiency syndrome immunde deficiency disease that cannot be cured
Sample of AIDS AIDS is a devastating illness related to HIV.
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Explanation of gland (noun) form plural: glands group of cells specialized to produce secretory substances
Sample of gland There are two types of gland: exocrine or endocrine.
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Explanation of autoradiography (noun) form: no plural technique of using radioactive molecules to identify cell structures and biochemical activity producing an image or photographic film
Sample of autoradiography Autoradiography can be used to label amino acids with radioactive molecules to examine the pathways of protein sythesis.
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Explanation of somatic (adjective) relating to the body
Sample of somatic Somatic cells undergo mitosis.
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Explanation of release (verb) forms: released; released; releasing to let go
Sample of release Energy is released as electrons pass along the electron transport chain.
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Explanation of differentiate (verb) forms: differentiated; differentiated; differentiating to develop toward a more advanced or specialized state
Sample of differentiate Lymphocytes differentiate into plasma cells.
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