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Meaning of sclera (noun)
form plural: scleras

white outer coat of the eye

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

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

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

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Meaning of prokaryote (noun)
form plural: prokaryotes

unicellular organism which does not have membrane-bound cell organelles

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

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Meaning of neph- (preffix)
of the kidney

Example
A nephron is a kidney tubule.

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Meaning of meningitis (noun)
form: no plural

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

Example
Bacterial meningitis can be a life-threatening illness.

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Meaning of hyperventilation (noun)
form: no plural

deeper and more frequent ventilation than normal

Example
Hyperventilation can occur in an anxiety attack.

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Meaning of examine (verb)
forms: examined; examined; examining

to look at something

Example
A doctor examines patients.

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Meaning of feedback inhibition (noun)
form: only plural

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

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

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Meaning of facial (adjective)
of the face

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Birth defects can cause abnormal facial appearance.

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Meaning of androgen (noun)
form: no plural

steroid hormone controlling the development of male sexual characteristics

Example
Testosteron is an androgen influencing male sexual behavior and development.

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