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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.



   
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.



   
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.



   
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.



   
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.



   
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.



   
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.



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