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Explanation of deficit (noun)
form plural: deficits

lack of; deficiency; not enough of something

Sample of deficit
There was a deficit of data to prove the theory.



   
Explanation of fatigue (noun)
form: no plural

tiredness that occurs with exercise

Sample of fatigue
Muscles fatigue easily without training.



   
Explanation of connective tissue (noun)
form: no plural

structural tissue that includes bone, cartilage, fibrous tissue and fat

Sample of connective tissue
Connective tissue contains various components such as fat, fluids and cartilage.

Medical term connective tissue
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Explanation of nucleic acid (noun)
form plural: nucleic acids

contains a pentose-phosphate backbone to which nitrogenous bases are joined

Sample of nucleic acid
Nucleic acids; e.g. DNA are responsible for the transmission of storage and passing on of genetic information



   
Explanation of placenta (noun)
form plural: placentas

the organ that provides nourishment and helps with waste and gas exchange for the developing fetus

Sample of placenta
The placenta can produce hormones.



   
Explanation of aldehyde (noun)
form: no plural

organic compounds all containing the chemical group H-CHO

Sample of aldehyde
Aldehydes are used to make resins and dyes.



   
Explanation of essential amino acid (noun)
form plural: essential amino acids

amino acid needed for growth and development which needs to be obtained from the diet

Sample of essential amino acid
The body cannot make essential amino acids.

Medical term essential amino acid
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Explanation of fertilized (adjective)
when a male sex cell has joined with a female sex cell to produce a new plant or animal

Sample of fertilized
The ovum is fertilized by the spermatozoon to form a zygote.



   
Explanation of abdomen (noun)
form plural: abdomens

the part of your body containing the digestive organs

Sample of abdomen
The thorax is separated from the abdomen by the diaphragm.



   
Explanation of dextrorotatory (adjective)
related to an optically active molecule that rotates the plane of polarized light to the right

Sample of dextrorotatory
A substance rotating the plane of polarized light to the right is destrorotatory.



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