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Explanation of perpendicularly (adverb)
straight; vertically

Sample of perpendicularly
If a charged particle moves perpendicularly to a constant, uniform magnetic field, a circular motion with constant speed is generated.

Medical term perpendicularly
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Explanation of bulbourethral gland (noun)
form: no plural

gland being located below the prostate and releasing seminal fluid

Sample of bulbourethral gland
The bulbourethral gland also called Cowper's gland is homogenous to the Bartholin's gland in females.

Medical term bulbourethral gland
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Explanation of retina (noun)
form plural: retinas

light-sensitive cells lining the eye

Sample of retina
The retina is at the back of the eye.



   
Explanation of halide (noun)
form plural: halides

halogen with a more electropositive element

Sample of halide
Acyl halides are substances with carbonyl groups bonded to halides.



   
Explanation of dorsum (noun)
form plural: dorsa

the back of the body

Sample of dorsum
The patient has a rash on the dorsum.



   
Explanation of opening (noun)
form plural: openings

a hole or break within a solid surface; an entrance

Sample of opening
The mouth is an opening in the face where food enters the body.



   
Explanation of disaccharide (noun)
form plural: disaccharides

sugar made up of two monosaccharides

Sample of disaccharide
Sucrose is a disaccharide.



   
Explanation of lymph node (noun)
form plural: lymph nodes

collection of white cells that act as filters to invading organisms and abnormal cells

Sample of lymph node
Lymph nodes are found all over the body, for example, in the groin, armpit, mesentery, mediastinum and neck.



   
Explanation of coma (noun)
form: no plural

unconscious state

Sample of coma
A person in a coma is not dead.



   
Explanation of dioxide (noun)
form plural: dioxides

a compound with 2 oxygen atoms in it

Sample of dioxide
Carbon dioxide is an example of a dioxide gas.



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