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Explanation of cavity (noun)
form plural: cavities

a hole in the body

Sample of cavity
The abdominal cavity holds the organs of digestion.



   
Explanation of bromide (noun)
form plural: bromides

a compound made of bromine joined to another element

Sample of bromide
Potassium bromide is an example of a bromide.



   
Explanation of pyruvate (noun)
form plural: pyruvates

salt or ester of pyruvic acid being an organic liquid and an intermediate of carbohydrate metabolism

Sample of pyruvate
Pyruvate is an ionized form of pyruvic acid and is produced during the process of glycolysis.



   
Explanation of helium (noun)
form: no plural

first member of group V111; a noble gas

Sample of helium
Helium is the second commonest element; hydrogen is the most common.



   
Explanation of communicable (adjective)
transmissible; transferable

Sample of communicable
HIV is a communicable disease.



   
Explanation of testosterone (noun)
form: no plural

the main sex hormone in the male

Sample of testosterone
The main source of testosterone comes from the testis.



   
Explanation of pyloric gland (noun)
form: no plural

mucus-releasing gland

Sample of pyloric gland
The pyloric gland releases the hormone gastrin in response to the presence of specific substances in food.



   
Explanation of cardiovascular (adjective)
referring to the heart and the blood

Sample of cardiovascular
The cardiovascular system is also known as the circulatory system.



   
Explanation of myopic (noun)
form plural: myopics

someone who suffers from shortsightedness

Sample of myopic
Myopics may need glasses to correct their sight.



   
Explanation of coccus (noun)
form plural: cocci

spherical-shaped bacterium

Sample of coccus
Staphylococci are gram-positive cocci.



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