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Meaning 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)

Example
Most of the cerebrum is made of white matter.

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Meaning of electrical synapse (noun)
form: no plural

a junction between two nerve endings

Example
At an electrical synapse the action potential passes from one cell to the other without neurotransmitters mediating the process.

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Meaning of imbalance (noun)
form plural: imbalances

lack of balance; out of order

Example
A hormonal imbalance may lead to disease.

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Meaning of neutron (noun)
form plural: neutrons

uncharged particle found in the nucleus of the atom

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Protons and neutrons have similar masses.

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Meaning of solidification (noun)
form: no plural

ability to be made solid

Example
Solidification is the reverse process leading from liquid to solid.

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Meaning of blister (noun)
form plural: blisters

a skin swelling which contains fluid

Example
The how water burnt his skin and a blister formed.

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Meaning of acne (noun)
form: no plural

a disorder where the sebaceous glands become blocked causing pimples

Example
Acne is common in adolescents on the face.

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Meaning of hydrocarbon (noun)
form plural: hydrocarbons

compound that is made up of carbon and hydrogen alone

Example
Important groups of hydrocarbons are the alkanes, alkenes and arenes.

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Meaning of chromatin (noun)
form: no plural

nucleic substance that condenses to make chromosomes during mitosis

Example
Chromatin is found in the nucleus and is made up of histones and DNA.

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Meaning of beta-carotene (noun)
form: no plural

a nutrient found throughout plant and animal species

Example
The liver converts beta-carotene to vitamin A.

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