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Explanation of optic (adjective)
relating to the eye or vision

Sample of optic
The doctor looks at the optic disc when he uses an ophthalmoscope.



   
Explanation of enolization (noun)
form: no plural

transformation of a keto to an enol form

Sample of enolization
Enolization is the process of interconverting from the keto to the enol tautomer.



   
Explanation of iron deficiency anemia (noun)
form plural: iron deficiency anemias

anemia caused by a lack of iron in the red blood cells

Sample of iron deficiency anemia
Iron deficiency anemia is more common in women because of menstruation.

Medical term iron deficiency anemia
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Explanation of polar covalent bond (noun)
form: no plural

a bond connecting atoms of different electronegativity

Sample of polar covalent bond
The bond between hydrogen and oxygen in water is an example of a polar covalent bond.

Medical term polar covalent bond
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Explanation of velocity (noun)
form plural: velocities

speed

Sample of velocity
At maximal velocity of the reaction rate increases concentration will no longer enhance the reaction rate of an enzyme.



   
Explanation of ear (noun)
form plural: ears

the organ of balance and hearing

Sample of ear
The ear has three parts: inner, middle and outer ear.



   
Explanation of enterobacteria (noun)
form: no plural

gram-negative bacterial group

Sample of enterobacteria
Salmonella, E-Coli and Shigella are all enterobacteria.



   
Explanation of catabolic (adjective)
energy-releasing during the breakdown of complex mulecules into simple molecules

Sample of catabolic
Catabolic processes release energy during the biochemical reaction which in turn can be used for anabolic processes.



   
Explanation of mobile (adjective)
forms: more mobile; most mobile; the most mobile

able to move

Sample of mobile
Old people are generally less mobile than young people.



   
Explanation of hypoglycemia (noun)
form: no plural

low glucose concentration in the blood

Sample of hypoglycemia
Symptoms of hypoglycemia are fatigue, confusion, drowsiness, irritability fits and collapse.



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