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Explanation of mucosa (noun)
form plural: mucosas

epithelial lining of viscera and body cavities that produces mucous

Sample of mucosa
The intestine is lined by mucosa.



   
Explanation of transamination (noun)
form plural: transaminations

transfer of an amino group from one molecule to another one

Sample of transamination
Most amino acids lose an amino group in the process of transamination to form an keto acid.



   
Explanation of conjunctiva (noun)
form plural: conjunctivas

the membrane lining the eye and eyelid

Sample of conjunctiva
The conjunctivae are mucous membranes.



   
Explanation of lens (noun)
form plural: lenses

part of the eye that helps to focus light on the retina

Sample of lens
A cataract on the lens leads to blurred vision.



   
Explanation of embryo (noun)
form plural: embryos

a baby in its first 8 weeks of life

Sample of embryo
After 8 weeks the embryo becomes a fetus.



   
Explanation of vaporization (noun)
form: no plural

transformation of a liquid into vapor

Sample of vaporization
When a substance changes into vapor, for example bromine, it is caled vaporization.



   
Explanation of ozone (noun)
form: no plural

an unstable; reactive gas which has oxidative properties

Sample of ozone
Ozone is an allotrope of oxygen.



   
Explanation of malaria (noun)
form plural: malarias

an infectious parasitic illness transmitted by mosquito bites

Sample of malaria
Malaria affects the red blood cells.



   
Explanation of conserve (verb)
forms: conserved; conserved; conserving

to protect; maintain; hold

Sample of conserve
Plants conserve water in times of drought.



   
Explanation of chylomicron (noun)
form plural: chylomicrons

microscopic particles of fat in the blood and lymph

Sample of chylomicron
Chylomicrons are released into tiny lymph vessels.



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