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Meaning of deficit (noun)
form plural: deficits

lack of; deficiency; not enough of something

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

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Meaning of fatigue (noun)
form: no plural

tiredness that occurs with exercise

Example
Muscles fatigue easily without training.

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Meaning of connective tissue (noun)
form: no plural

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

Example
Connective tissue contains various components such as fat, fluids and cartilage.

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Meaning of nucleic acid (noun)
form plural: nucleic acids

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

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

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Meaning of placenta (noun)
form plural: placentas

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

Example
The placenta can produce hormones.

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Meaning of aldehyde (noun)
form: no plural

organic compounds all containing the chemical group H-CHO

Example
Aldehydes are used to make resins and dyes.

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Meaning 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

Example
The body cannot make essential amino acids.

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Meaning of fertilized (adjective)
when a male sex cell has joined with a female sex cell to produce a new plant or animal

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

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Meaning of abdomen (noun)
form plural: abdomens

the part of your body containing the digestive organs

Example
The thorax is separated from the abdomen by the diaphragm.

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

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

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