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Meaning of tertiary structure (noun)
form plural: tertiary structures

the overall conformation of each polypeptide chain making up the protein

Example
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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Meaning 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

Example
The structure of the benzene ring was discovered by Kekule in a dream.

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Meaning of acid catalysis (noun)
form: no plural

any reaction where an acid catalyst is used to speed up the reaction

Example
Acid catalysis of an ester is used to hydrolyse the ester to alcohol and a carboxylic acid.

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Meaning of deformity (noun)
form plural: deformities

an unusual shape of part of the body

Example
Genetic diseases cause deformities.

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Meaning of adenoids (noun)
form: no plural

lymphoid tissue at the back of the throat

Example
If the adenoids become swollen due to infection they may inhibit breathing.

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Meaning of circulatory system (noun)
form plural: circulatory systems

the blood; lymph vessels and heart which form the transportation system of the body

Example
The circulatory system helps control water balance and defends the body against disease.

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Meaning of plasma (noun)
form: no plural

the liquid part of blood

Example
Plasma carries digested food from the small intestine to all of the cells of the body.

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Meaning of composition (noun)
form plural: compositions

the contents

Example
The composition of the body is 70% water.

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Meaning of deleterious (adjective)
forms: more deleterious; most deleterious; less deleterious; least deleterious

having a harmful effect on something

Example
Pollution has a deleterious effect on the environment.

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Meaning of cyst (noun)
form plural: cysts

a membrane lined vesicle or sac

Example
Cysts can grow on the surface or deep inside anatomical structures.

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