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| Explanation of Schwann cell (noun) form plural: Schwann cells cell that twists around the nerve axon to form the myelin sheaf Sample of Schwann cell Between adjacent Schwann cells there are gaps called nodes of Ranvier.
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| Explanation of blood gas (noun) form plural: blood gases any gas that is found dissolved in blood (mainly oxygen or carbon dioxide) Sample of blood gas It is common to measure the arterial blood gases of a patient who is very unwell.
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| Explanation of microfilaments (noun) form: only plural fibers located throughout the cytoplasm of a cell Sample of microfilaments Microfilaments are involved in muscle contraction in which they are moved by actin and myosin.
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| Explanation of puberty (noun) form: no plural the developmental stage between childhood and adulthood where full sexual maturity is reached Sample of puberty Puberty is a time of great physiological and anatomical changes.
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| Explanation of sternum (noun) form: no plural a flat bone at the front of the chest that closes the thorax Sample of sternum The sternum connects to 7 of the ribs.
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| Explanation of ligament (noun) form plural: ligaments tissue connecting bones at a joint Sample of ligament Ligaments support and strengthen bones.
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| Explanation of botulism (noun) form: no plural form of food poisoning caused by the botulinum toxin which attacks the nervous system Sample of botulism Botulism can be fatal.
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| Explanation of soluble (adjective) forms: more soluble; most soluble; less soluble; least soluble able to dissolve Sample of soluble Sugar is soluble in water.
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| Explanation of hypochondria (noun) form plural: hypochondrias condition where a healthy person worries excessively that they are ill Sample of hypochondria Hypochondria may be difficult to treat.
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| Explanation of divide (verb) forms: divided; divided; dividing to split; separate Sample of divide The cell divides during mitosis or meiosis.
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