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Explanation of humerus (noun)
form plural: humeruses

the bone of the upper arm

Sample of humerus
The humerus connects to the shoulder joint above and the elbow below.



   
Explanation of water (noun)
form: no plural

liquid that is the basis of all life

Sample of water
Water plays a part in reactions such as hydration; acid-base reactions; redox reactions or hydrolysis reactions.



   
Explanation of hepatic (adjective)
relating to the liver

Sample of hepatic
Hepatic disease may make the patient extremely ill.



   
Explanation of hormonal (adjective)
relating to hormones

Sample of hormonal
In women, great hormonal changes occur throughout the month.



   
Explanation of neural (adjective)
relating to nerves

Sample of neural
The neural arch protects the spinal cord, which is a mass of neural tissue.



   
Explanation of reflex action (noun)
form plural: reflex actions

a stereotyped and non-voluntary response that occurs in response to a stimulus

Sample of reflex action
Constriction of the pupil in response to light is a reflex action.



   
Explanation of molality (noun)
form: no plural

molar concentration of a solution; number of moles of solute per 1.000 grams of solvent

Sample of molality
For solutions at 25C the molality is approximately equal to the molarity because the density of water at this temperature is 1 kilogram per liter.



   
Explanation of acid chloride (acyl chloride) (noun)
form plural: acid chlorides

this is made when the hydroxyl group of a carboxylic acid is replaced by a chlorine atom

Sample of acid chloride (acyl chloride)
Acid chlorides are highly reactive.

Medical term acid chloride (acyl chloride)
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Explanation of form (verb)
forms: formed; formed; forming

to make; to take the shape of

Sample of form
Polypeptide chains may form beta pleated sheets.



   
Explanation of pigment (noun)
form plural: pigments

color

Sample of pigment
Chlorophyll is the green pigment found in plants.



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