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Explanation of sclera (noun)
form plural: scleras

white outer coat of the eye

Sample of sclera
The sclera becomes the cornea at the front of the eye.



   
Explanation of hydrophilic (adjective)
having an affinity with water; readily absorbing water

Sample of hydrophilic
A phospholipid molecule has a hydrophilic end a hydrophobic end.
Acids are hydrophilic because they are soluble in water.



   
Explanation of prokaryote (noun)
form plural: prokaryotes

unicellular organism which does not have membrane-bound cell organelles

Sample of prokaryote
In prokaryotes a single molecule of DNA is located in a certain area called nucleoid region.



   
Explanation of neph- (preffix)
of the kidney

Sample of neph-
A nephron is a kidney tubule.



   
Explanation of meningitis (noun)
form: no plural

infectious illness due to infection of the brain lining with fever; pain and headaches

Sample of meningitis
Bacterial meningitis can be a life-threatening illness.



   
Explanation of hyperventilation (noun)
form: no plural

deeper and more frequent ventilation than normal

Sample of hyperventilation
Hyperventilation can occur in an anxiety attack.

Medical term hyperventilation
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Explanation of examine (verb)
forms: examined; examined; examining

to look at something

Sample of examine
A doctor examines patients.



   
Explanation of feedback inhibition (noun)
form: only plural

cellular control process in which an enzyme is inhibited when reaching a certain blood level

Sample of feedback inhibition
Feedback inhibition is a widespread process in organisms which allows them to avoid an overproduction of metabolites.

Medical term feedback inhibition
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Explanation of facial (adjective)
of the face

Sample of facial
Birth defects can cause abnormal facial appearance.



   
Explanation of androgen (noun)
form: no plural

steroid hormone controlling the development of male sexual characteristics

Sample of androgen
Testosteron is an androgen influencing male sexual behavior and development.



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