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Explanation of fend off (verb)
forms: fended off; fended off; fending off

to defend against

Sample of fend off
Lymph cells help fend off invading organisms.



   
Explanation of assay (verb)
forms: assayed; assayed; assaying

to find out how much of a substance is in a sample

Sample of assay
The sample was assayed to see how much enzyme was left at the end of the experiment.



   
Explanation of operate (verb)
forms: operated; operated; operating

to carry out a surgical procedure to repair or remove a damaged body part; to work (machinery)

Sample of operate
Surgeons operate in operating theatres.



   
Explanation of regulate (verb)
forms: regulated; regulated; regulating

to control

Sample of regulate
The neuro-endocrine system regulates many metabolic processes.



   
Explanation of aerate (verb)
forms: aerated; aerated; aerating

to pass a gas through a liquid; to add oxygen to something

Sample of aerate
The lungs aerate the blood.



   
Explanation of ovum (noun)
form plural: ova

female sex cell; gamete

Sample of ovum
In assisted fertilization the fertilized ovum is implanted into the uterus.



   
Explanation of malnutrition (noun)
form: no plural

a state of poor nourishment resulting from a lack of food or essential nutrients

Sample of malnutrition
Malnutrition is common in starving people.



   
Explanation of calculate (verb)
forms: calculated; calculated; calculating

to work out something

Sample of calculate
Calculate the answer using the equation.



   
Explanation of simplify (verb)
forms: simplified; simplified; simplifying

to make something easier to do

Sample of simplify
Technology has helped simplify some parts of life.



   
Explanation of burn (verb)
forms: burnt/burned; burnt/burned; burning

to be on fire; to scald

Sample of burn
Caustic agents can seriously burn skin.



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