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Explanation of
chirality
(noun)
form: no plural
characteristic of a molecule being unable to superimpose it on its mirror image
Sample of
chirality
Chirality is most frequently encountered when carbon atoms have four different substituents.
Medical term
chirality
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Explanation of
vertically
(adverb)
forms: more vertically; most vertically; less vertically; least vertically
with a straight up direction
Sample of
vertically
Most plants and trees grow vertically up towards the light.
Medical term
vertically
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Explanation of
menarche
(noun)
form: no plural
the start of the menstrual periods
Sample of
menarche
Menarche usually takes place between 10 and 19 years of age.
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menarche
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Explanation of
deafness
(noun)
form: no plural
inability to hear
Sample of
deafness
Due to his deafness the patient wore a hearing aid.
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deafness
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Explanation of
postnatal
(adjective)
relating to the time after birth
Sample of
postnatal
Postnatal depression can affect a woman after giving birth.
Medical term
postnatal
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Explanation of
miscible
(adjective)
something which mixes with a similar substance
Sample of
miscible
Ethanol and water mix together. They are miscible liquids.
Medical term
miscible
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Explanation of
bismuth
(noun)
form: no plural
metallic element with a high atomic number (83) used to make alloys
Sample of
bismuth
Bismuth is the most difficult metal to magnetize.
Medical term
bismuth
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Explanation of
diagnostic
(adjective)
referring to diagnosis
Sample of
diagnostic
Urine analysis is a useful diagnostic tool.
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diagnostic
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Explanation of
Bunsen burner
(noun)
form: no plural
device used as a fuel source in laboratories
Sample of
Bunsen burner
Bunsen burners are needed for laboratory experiments.
Medical term
Bunsen burner
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Explanation of
gas
(noun)
form plural: gases
a substance which exists in a vapor form at room temperature (neither a liquid; nor a solid)
Sample of
gas
Examples of gases include oxygen; hydrogen and helium.
Medical term
gas
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