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Meaning of mucosa (noun)
form plural: mucosas

epithelial lining of viscera and body cavities that produces mucous

Example
The intestine is lined by mucosa.

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Meaning of transamination (noun)
form plural: transaminations

transfer of an amino group from one molecule to another one

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

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Meaning of conjunctiva (noun)
form plural: conjunctivas

the membrane lining the eye and eyelid

Example
The conjunctivae are mucous membranes.

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Meaning of lens (noun)
form plural: lenses

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

Example
A cataract on the lens leads to blurred vision.

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Meaning of embryo (noun)
form plural: embryos

a baby in its first 8 weeks of life

Example
After 8 weeks the embryo becomes a fetus.

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Meaning of vaporization (noun)
form: no plural

transformation of a liquid into vapor

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

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Meaning of ozone (noun)
form: no plural

an unstable; reactive gas which has oxidative properties

Example
Ozone is an allotrope of oxygen.

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Meaning of malaria (noun)
form plural: malarias

an infectious parasitic illness transmitted by mosquito bites

Example
Malaria affects the red blood cells.

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

to protect; maintain; hold

Example
Plants conserve water in times of drought.

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Meaning of chylomicron (noun)
form plural: chylomicrons

microscopic particles of fat in the blood and lymph

Example
Chylomicrons are released into tiny lymph vessels.

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