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| Explanation of sexual reproduction (noun) form: no plural when specialized sperm and egg cells join to form a fertilized egg which then develops into a new organism Sample of sexual reproduction Sexual reproduction allows genetic variation.
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| Explanation of soporific (adjective) forms: more soporific; most soporific; less soporific; least soporific induces sleep; sedative Sample of soporific Morphine has soporific properties.
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| Explanation of collagen (noun) form: no plural fibrous protein found in connective tissue; protein constituent of bone, cartilage, tendon, and other connective tissue converting into gelatin by boiling Sample of collagen Collagen fibers have limited elasticity. Collagen can occur as sheets or long strands.
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| Explanation of circum- (preffix) means around Sample of circum- The circumference of a circle is the distance around the circle's edge.
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| Explanation of serosa (serous membrane) (noun) form plural: serous membranes double-layered smooth membrane that covers certain cavities in an organism Sample of serosa (serous membrane) Examples of serous membranes are the pericardium, the pleura and the peritoneum.
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| Explanation of nail (noun) form plural: nails hard structure; made of keratin; found on the back of the fingertips Sample of nail Nails are formed from the epidermis and so are parts of the integumentary system.
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| Explanation of growth spurt (noun) form plural: rowth spurts a rapid increase in growth which occurs during adolescence Sample of growth spurt Children have a growth spurt around puberty.
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| Explanation of immunity (noun) form: no plural ability to resist infection, because of its white blood cells and antibodies Sample of immunity Babies have immunity to certain infections due to maternal antibodies passing across the placenta.
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| Explanation of victim (noun) form plural: victims someone hurt or wounded by something Sample of victim The victim of the road traffic accident needed multiple operations to reconstruct her leg.
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| Explanation of nausea (noun) form: no plural a sick feeling; wanting to vomit Sample of nausea Vomiting may follow nausea.
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