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  Word Explanations integumentary system, insomnia, intrapleural space, laryngitis, menstruate, anaerobic, yolk sac, hydrogen, hemorrhage, kinase


   
Explanation of integumentary system (noun)
form plural: integumentary systems

the skin and related structures such as hair and nails

Sample of integumentary system
The integumentary system helps control body temperature and detect sensory stimuli.



   
Explanation of insomnia (noun)
form: no plural

inability to sleep

Sample of insomnia
Stress may lead to insomnia.



   
Explanation of intrapleural space (noun)
form: only plural

space between two pleuro or membranes in the lung

Sample of intrapleural space
The intrapleural space contains a thin layer of fluid.



   
Explanation of laryngitis (noun)
form: no plural

infection or inflammation of the larynx

Sample of laryngitis
Laryngitis may cause a hoarse voice.



   
Explanation of menstruate (verb)
forms: menstruated; menstruated; menstruating

to bleed from the uterus when the lining is shed each month

Sample of menstruate
In some cultures women are kept apart from the group when they are menstruating.



   
Explanation of anaerobic (adjective)
existing without oxygen

Sample of anaerobic
Under anaerobic conditions reduction of pyruvate can occur.



   
Explanation of yolk sac (noun)
form plural: yolk sacs

vitelline sac; the membranous sac that lies ventral to the embryo

Sample of yolk sac
The yolk sac is one of the first places where blood cells are made.



   
Explanation of hydrogen (noun)
form plural: hydrogens

smallest, commonest atom made of one proton and electron; chemical element with the symbol H that makes up most organic compounds

Sample of hydrogen
Hydrogen is used to hydrogenate vegetable oils to make margarines and spreads.
Hydrogen is found in water.



   
Explanation of hemorrhage (verb)
forms: hemorrhaged; hemorrhaged; hemorrhaging

to bleed (usually a large amount)

Sample of hemorrhage
Women may hemorrhage after delivering twins.



   
Explanation of kinase (noun)
form: no plural

an agent that changes the inactive form of an enzyme to the active form; an enzyme that catalyses the transfer of phosphate groups

Sample of kinase
A kinase works on proenzymes.



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