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Explanation of earache (noun)
form plural: earaches

painful ear

Sample of earache
Earache is common in children.



   
Explanation of addition polymerisation (noun)
form plural: addition polymerisations

process in which complex compounds are made by adding together monomers which contain carbon double bonds

Sample of addition polymerisation
Monomers of vinyl chloride are joined together by addition polymerisation to form the polymer PVC.

Medical term addition polymerisation
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Explanation of thymus (noun)
form: no plural

organ in the thorax involved in T-cell immune function

Sample of thymus
The thymus decreases in size over time.



   
Explanation of glycoprotein (noun)
form plural: glycoproteins

proteins joined to carbohydrate that are found on the surface of cells

Sample of glycoprotein
Most proteins that cells secrete are in the form of glycoproteins.



   
Explanation of thymine (noun)
form: no plural

nitrogen-containing base found in DNA and RNA

Sample of thymine
Thymine is a pyrimidine and helps form the nucleotides of nucleic acids.



   
Explanation of oxidation (noun)
form: no plural

the process where a substance loses electrons

Sample of oxidation
Oxidation and reduction reactions usually take place at the same time.



   
Explanation of transplacental (adjective)
across the placenta

Sample of transplacental
Transplacental exchange of nutrients is vital to ensure the developing fetus matures.



   
Explanation of menses (noun)
form: only plural

the blood and other substances lost from the uterus at menstruation

Sample of menses
Heavy painful menses is called menorrhagia.



   
Explanation of cellulose (noun)
form: no plural

carbohydrate that makes up the bulk of plant matter

Sample of cellulose
Cellulose is difficult for man to digest.



   
Explanation of anemia (noun)
form plural: anemias

a low level of hemoglobin in the blood

Sample of anemia
Iron deficiency may cause anemia.



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