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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.
Medical term
mucosa
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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.
Medical term
transamination
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Explanation of
conjunctiva
(noun)
form plural: conjunctivas
the membrane lining the eye and eyelid
Sample of
conjunctiva
The conjunctivae are mucous membranes.
Medical term
conjunctiva
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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.
Medical term
lens
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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.
Medical term
embryo
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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.
Medical term
vaporization
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Explanation of
ozone
(noun)
form: no plural
an unstable; reactive gas which has oxidative properties
Sample of
ozone
Ozone is an allotrope of oxygen.
Medical term
ozone
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Explanation of
malaria
(noun)
form plural: malarias
an infectious parasitic illness transmitted by mosquito bites
Sample of
malaria
Malaria affects the red blood cells.
Medical term
malaria
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Explanation of
conserve
(verb)
forms: conserved; conserved; conserving
to protect; maintain; hold
Sample of
conserve
Plants conserve water in times of drought.
Medical term
conserve
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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.
Medical term
chylomicron
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