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Explanation of nucleotides (noun)
form: no plural

a compound that contains a nitrogen base (purine or pyrimidines) connected to a sugar and a phosphate group

Sample of nucleotides
Nucleic acids consist of long chains of nucleotides.



   
Explanation of conjugate acid (noun)
form plural: conjugate acids

a base turns into its conjugate acid when it gains a proton

Sample of conjugate acid
An acid-base reaction involves conjugate acids and conjugate bases.



   
Explanation of multiple (adjective)
several; more than a few

Sample of multiple
The patient had multiple injuries.



   
Explanation of triiodothyronine (T-3) (noun)
form: no plural

hormone made by the thyroid gland

Sample of triiodothyronine (T-3)
Deficiency of triiodothyronine may cause a hypothyroid state.

Medical term triiodothyronine (T-3)
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Explanation of olfactory bulb (noun)
form plural: olfactory bulbs

end of the olfactory lobe where the olfactory nerves start

Sample of olfactory bulb
The olfactory nerves project directly to the olfactory bulbs.



   
Explanation of induce (verb)
forms: induced; induced; inducing

to form a general conclusion from specific facts; opposite of deduce; to bring on; to start a process

Sample of induce
We induce from scientific data in order to form a hypothesis.
Ideal environmental conditions are needed to induce a seed to germinate.



   
Explanation of movement (noun)
form plural: movements

the act of changing position or moving

Sample of movement
During diffusion movement of molecules occurs from a region of high concentration to a region of low concentration.



   
Explanation of ovaries (noun)
form: only plural

female gonads producing eggs and releasing the hormones estrogen and progesterone

Sample of ovaries
The ovaries are located below the digestive system.



   
Explanation of amorphous (adjective)
forms: more amorphous; most amorphous; less amorphous; least amorphous

shapeless

Sample of amorphous
An amorphous solid like glass does not have a three-dimensional arrangement, however, the molecules are fixed in place.



   
Explanation of degenerate (verb)
forms: degenerated; degenerated; degenerating

to lose function due to change in the function of a cell, tissue or organ

Sample of degenerate
The body naturally degenerates with time.



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