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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.
Medical term
fend off
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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.
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assay
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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.
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operate
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Explanation of
regulate
(verb)
forms: regulated; regulated; regulating
to control
Sample of
regulate
The neuro-endocrine system regulates many metabolic processes.
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regulate
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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.
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aerate
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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.
Medical term
ovum
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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.
Medical term
malnutrition
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Explanation of
calculate
(verb)
forms: calculated; calculated; calculating
to work out something
Sample of
calculate
Calculate the answer using the equation.
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calculate
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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.
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simplify
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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.
Medical term
burn
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