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Explanation of iron (noun)
form: no plural

trace element with the chemical symbol Fe

Sample of iron
Iron is a component of hemoglobin and myoglobin.



   
Explanation of solvation (noun)
form: no plural

chemical reaction in which solvent molecules or ions combine with each other and build a new compund

Sample of solvation
Solvation or dissolution is the interaction between solute and solvent molecules.



   
Explanation of brainstem (noun)
form: no plural

part of the brain found at the base that is made up of the pons, medulla and midbrain in man

Sample of brainstem
The brain stem helps control voluntary and involuntary movement.



   
Explanation of feces (noun)
form: only plural

undigested waste that is excreted from the body

Sample of feces
Feces pass out of the body via the anus.



   
Explanation of ossicles (noun)
form: only plural

the three small bones of the middle ear

Sample of ossicles
The ossicles are the stirrup, incus and malleus.
The ossicles are malleus, incus, and stapes.



   
Explanation of diastolic blood pressure dissect (noun)
form: no plural

the blood pressure during diastole

Sample of diastolic blood pressure dissect
The diastolic blood pressure is the lower number of the blood pressure reading (e.g. 120/80).

Medical term diastolic blood pressure dissect
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Explanation of mole (noun)
form plural: moles

a small mark on the skin; usually dark that appears after exposure to the sun in certain people; unit representing the amount of a substance

Sample of mole
Some moles develop into cancers called melanomas.



   
Explanation of endolymph (noun)
form: no plural

liquid in the inner ear

Sample of endolymph
The three semicircular canals are each perpendicular to the other two and filled with endolymph.



   
Explanation of diarrhea (noun)
form: no plural

frequent and excessive bowel motions

Sample of diarrhea
Diarrhea is a symptom of gastroenteritis.



   
Explanation of lactate (noun)
form: no plural

a salt form of lactic acid

Sample of lactate
Lactate can build up in muscles during anaerobic activity.



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