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| Explanation of white matter (noun) form: no plural nerve tissue of the central nervous system that is pale in comparison to the gray matter because it contains more nerve fibers (the myelin covering the nerve fibers is white) Sample of white matter Most of the cerebrum is made of white matter.
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| Explanation of electrical synapse (noun) form: no plural a junction between two nerve endings Sample of electrical synapse At an electrical synapse the action potential passes from one cell to the other without neurotransmitters mediating the process.
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| Explanation of imbalance (noun) form plural: imbalances lack of balance; out of order Sample of imbalance A hormonal imbalance may lead to disease.
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| Explanation of neutron (noun) form plural: neutrons uncharged particle found in the nucleus of the atom Sample of neutron Protons and neutrons have similar masses.
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| Explanation of solidification (noun) form: no plural ability to be made solid Sample of solidification Solidification is the reverse process leading from liquid to solid.
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| Explanation of blister (noun) form plural: blisters a skin swelling which contains fluid Sample of blister The how water burnt his skin and a blister formed.
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| Explanation of acne (noun) form: no plural a disorder where the sebaceous glands become blocked causing pimples Sample of acne Acne is common in adolescents on the face.
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| Explanation of hydrocarbon (noun) form plural: hydrocarbons compound that is made up of carbon and hydrogen alone Sample of hydrocarbon Important groups of hydrocarbons are the alkanes, alkenes and arenes.
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| Explanation of chromatin (noun) form: no plural nucleic substance that condenses to make chromosomes during mitosis Sample of chromatin Chromatin is found in the nucleus and is made up of histones and DNA.
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| Explanation of beta-carotene (noun) form: no plural a nutrient found throughout plant and animal species Sample of beta-carotene The liver converts beta-carotene to vitamin A.
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