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Explanation of testes (noun)
form: only plural

male gonads

Sample of testes
The Y chromosome directs the primodial gonads to develop into testes.



   
Explanation of melanocyte (noun)
form plural: melanocytes

epidermal cell producing melanin

Sample of melanocyte
Melanocytes synthesize the pigment melanin protecting the body from ultraviolet light.



   
Explanation of external nares (noun)
form: only plural

nostrils

Sample of external nares
Air arrives in the respiratory tract through the external nares.



   
Explanation of molarity (noun)
form: no plural

molar concentration of a solution; number of moles of solute per liter of solution

Sample of molarity
Molarity depends on the volume of the solution.



   
Explanation of fermentation (noun)
form plural: fermentations

process in which organic compounds, particularly carbohydrates are broken down by enzymes to produce energy; anaerobic chemical reaction being related to the breakdown of energy-rich compounds like carbohydrates and sugar

Sample of fermentation
Ethanol is made by a fermentation process.
Fermentation is related to the whole process involved in the breakdown of glucose like glycolysis and additional steps including ethanol and lactic acid.



   
Explanation of nodes of Ranvier (noun)
form: only plural

gaps that occurs between neighboring Schwann cells in the myelin sheath of nerve fibers

Sample of nodes of Ranvier
Nodes of Ranvier are involved in the propagation of the nerve impulse.

Medical term nodes of Ranvier
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Explanation of amino acid (noun)
form plural: amino acids

organic molecule with an amino group (NH2) and a carboxyl group (COOH)

Sample of amino acid
Amino acid derivates are hormones consisting of one or two modified amino acids.



   
Explanation of albino (noun)
form plural: albinos

an organism that is unable to produce melanin and is without pigmentation

Sample of albino
Albino animals are white in color and may have pink eyes.



   
Explanation of saturated fat (noun)
form plural: saturated fats

substance which contains only single bonds connecting the atoms

Sample of saturated fat
Saturated fats e.g. butter are solid at room temperature.



   
Explanation of ovulation (noun)
form: no plural

production of an ova

Sample of ovulation
Ovulation describes the discharge of an ovum from the ovaries.



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