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| Explanation of tertiary structure (noun) form plural: tertiary structures the overall conformation of each polypeptide chain making up the protein Sample of tertiary structure The tertiary structure results from the coiling or folding of the alpha helix or beta pleated sheet into an overall shape e.g. globular shape.
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| Explanation of benzene ring (noun) form: no plural formation where 6 benzene atoms are arranged in a ring, which has alternating single and double bonds, and a hydrogen atom, attached to each carbon atom Sample of benzene ring The structure of the benzene ring was discovered by Kekule in a dream.
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| Explanation of acid catalysis (noun) form: no plural any reaction where an acid catalyst is used to speed up the reaction Sample of acid catalysis Acid catalysis of an ester is used to hydrolyse the ester to alcohol and a carboxylic acid.
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| Explanation of deformity (noun) form plural: deformities an unusual shape of part of the body Sample of deformity Genetic diseases cause deformities.
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| Explanation of adenoids (noun) form: no plural lymphoid tissue at the back of the throat Sample of adenoids If the adenoids become swollen due to infection they may inhibit breathing.
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| Explanation of circulatory system (noun) form plural: circulatory systems the blood; lymph vessels and heart which form the transportation system of the body Sample of circulatory system The circulatory system helps control water balance and defends the body against disease.
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| Explanation of plasma (noun) form: no plural the liquid part of blood Sample of plasma Plasma carries digested food from the small intestine to all of the cells of the body.
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| Explanation of composition (noun) form plural: compositions the contents Sample of composition The composition of the body is 70% water.
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| Explanation of deleterious (adjective) forms: more deleterious; most deleterious; less deleterious; least deleterious having a harmful effect on something Sample of deleterious Pollution has a deleterious effect on the environment.
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| Explanation of cyst (noun) form plural: cysts a membrane lined vesicle or sac Sample of cyst Cysts can grow on the surface or deep inside anatomical structures.
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