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Explanation of malaise (noun)
form: no plural

a feeling of being generally unwell but without specific symptoms

Sample of malaise
General malaise may be a symptom of disease.



   
Explanation of mandible (noun)
form plural: mandibles

the jawbone

Sample of mandible
Muscles connecting the mandible to the base of the skull allow opening of the mouth and chewing.



   
Explanation of influenza (noun)
form plural: influenzas

contagious viral illness that can cause fever; airway problems; muscle pain or more severe symptoms

Sample of influenza
Epidemics of influenza may occur which kill a lot of people.



   
Explanation of anion (noun)
form plural: anions

negatively charged ion

Sample of anion
An ion that has gained electrons is called an anion.



   
Explanation of menopause (noun)
form: no plural

end of the adult female reproductive period

Sample of menopause
The average age of menopause is around 52 years.



   
Explanation of diabetes (noun)
form: no plural

disease of pancreas due to lack of insulin

Sample of diabetes
Symptoms of diabetes are weight loss, frequent urination and fatigue.



   
Explanation of acid anhydride (acyl anhydride) (noun)
form plural: acid anhydrides

produced by removing a water molecule from two carboxylic acid groups

Sample of acid anhydride (acyl anhydride)
Acetic anhydride is an example of an acid anhydride.

Medical term acid anhydride (acyl anhydride)
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Explanation of protease (noun)
form plural: protease

enzyme that breaks down protein

Sample of protease
A protease is needed to digest protein.



   
Explanation of complete (adjective)
in its entirety; total

Sample of complete
Each somatic cell produced from mitotic division has a complete set of chromosomes.



   
Explanation of glucose (noun)
form: no plural

a monosaccharide (sugar) with 6 carbons

Sample of glucose
Glucose is produced during photosynthesis.



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