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Explanation of
internal
(adjective)
forms: more internal; most internal; less internal; least internal
inside
Sample of
internal
An internal examination may be needed to check a woman's reproductive system.
Medical term
internal
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Explanation of
alimentary canal
(noun)
form: no plural
digestive tract in mammals
Sample of
alimentary canal
The alimentary canal is a one-way digestive tract.
Medical term
alimentary canal
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Explanation of
monosaccharide
(noun)
form plural: monosaccharides
simple sugar containing 3-7 carbon atoms
Sample of
monosaccharide
Glucose is a monosaccharide.
Medical term
monosaccharide
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Explanation of
nose
(noun)
form plural: noses
organ of smell which protrudes from the face
Sample of
nose
Air enters through the nostrils (external nares) into the nose where it is warmed and filtered before entering the lungs.
Medical term
nose
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Explanation of
embryonic membrane
(noun)
form plural: embryonic membranes
the cellular layer that forms around an embryo that protects and nourishes it
Sample of
embryonic membrane
The embryonic membranes are called the amnion and the chorion.
Medical term
embryonic membrane
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Explanation of
cough
(noun)
form plural: coughs
reflex triggered by a throat irritation where the glottis opens suddenly and air is expelled
Sample of
cough
Coughs are often due to viral infections.
Medical term
cough
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Explanation of
boil
(verb)
forms: boiled; boiled; boiling
to heat a liquid to its boiling point where it then becomes a gas
Sample of
boil
Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.
Medical term
boil
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Explanation of
suspensory ligament
(noun)
form plural: suspensory ligaments
a ligament that acts to hold an organ in place
Sample of
suspensory ligament
The suspensory ligament of the eye holds the lens in place.
Medical term
suspensory ligament
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Explanation of
mental
(adjective)
relating to the mind
Sample of
mental
Thinking is a mental process.
Medical term
mental
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Explanation of
enzyme
(noun)
form plural: enzymes
a protein that is made in the body and speed up biochemical reactions
Sample of
enzyme
Enzymes act as catalysts as they are not used up in the reaction.
Medical term
enzyme
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