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Explanation of nitrous oxide (noun)
form plural: nitrous oxides

gas with anesthetic properties

Sample of nitrous oxide
Nitrous oxide is also known as 'laughing gas'.



   
Explanation of amniotic fluid (noun)
form: no plural

the fluid around a fetus within the amniotic sac

Sample of amniotic fluid
The amniotic fluid protects the fetus from external pressure.



   
Explanation of urea (noun)
form: no plural

a waste product made when amino acids are broken down

Sample of urea
Urea is made in the liver and excreted in the urine.



   
Explanation of ulna (noun)
form plural: ulnas

long bone of the lower arm (forearm)

Sample of ulna
The ulna and radius are the two bones of the lower arm.



   
Explanation of galactosamine (noun)
form: no plural

an amino sugar

Sample of galactosamine
Galactosamine is present in cartilage.



   
Explanation of discharge (noun)
form plural: discharges

fluid secreted from a wound or opening; release at the end of a hospital stay

Sample of discharge
Discharges may be normal or a sign of infection.



   
Explanation of oculomotor muscles (noun)
form: only plural

the muscles that allow the eyeball to rotate

Sample of oculomotor muscles
The oculomotor muscles are the lateral rectus, median rectus, superior rectus, inferior rectus, inferior oblique and the superior oblique.

Medical term oculomotor muscles
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Explanation of boiling point (noun)
form: no plural

the temperature at which a liquid turns into a gas

Sample of boiling point
The boiling point falls when the atmospheric pressure falls, for example at higher altitudes.



   
Explanation of advice (noun)
form: no plural

recommendation

Sample of advice
Medical advice is often ignored by patients.



   
Explanation of hyperopia (noun)
form: no plural

medical condition of long sightedness

Sample of hyperopia
In hyperopia distant objects can be seen clearly whilst close objects are blurred.



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