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Meaning of Schwann cell (noun)
form plural: Schwann cells

cell that twists around the nerve axon to form the myelin sheaf

Example
Between adjacent Schwann cells there are gaps called nodes of Ranvier.

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Meaning of blood gas (noun)
form plural: blood gases

any gas that is found dissolved in blood (mainly oxygen or carbon dioxide)

Example
It is common to measure the arterial blood gases of a patient who is very unwell.

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Meaning of microfilaments (noun)
form: only plural

fibers located throughout the cytoplasm of a cell

Example
Microfilaments are involved in muscle contraction in which they are moved by actin and myosin.

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Meaning of puberty (noun)
form: no plural

the developmental stage between childhood and adulthood where full sexual maturity is reached

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Puberty is a time of great physiological and anatomical changes.

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Meaning of sternum (noun)
form: no plural

a flat bone at the front of the chest that closes the thorax

Example
The sternum connects to 7 of the ribs.

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Meaning of ligament (noun)
form plural: ligaments

tissue connecting bones at a joint

Example
Ligaments support and strengthen bones.

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Meaning of botulism (noun)
form: no plural

form of food poisoning caused by the botulinum toxin which attacks the nervous system

Example
Botulism can be fatal.

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Meaning of soluble (adjective)
forms: more soluble; most soluble; less soluble; least soluble

able to dissolve

Example
Sugar is soluble in water.

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Meaning of hypochondria (noun)
form plural: hypochondrias

condition where a healthy person worries excessively that they are ill

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Hypochondria may be difficult to treat.

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Meaning of divide (verb)
forms: divided; divided; dividing

to split; separate

Example
The cell divides during mitosis or meiosis.

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