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Explanation of
subshell
(noun)
form plural: subshells
one or more orbitals in the electron shell of an atom
Sample of
subshell
The second quantum number refers to the subshells occuring within each principal energy level.
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subshell
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Explanation of
virus
(noun)
form plural: viruses
micro-organism which can only live inside other cells
Sample of
virus
Viruses are smaller than bacteria.
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virus
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Explanation of
vasoconstriction
(noun)
form: no plural
the narrowing of the lumen of blood vessels
Sample of
vasoconstriction
Nor adrenaline causes vasoconstriction of an artery.
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vasoconstriction
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Explanation of
articular cartilage
(noun)
form: no plural
cartilage being located at the joint
Sample of
articular cartilage
Articular cartilage facilitates movement on the opposing bone surfaces.
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articular cartilage
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Explanation of
give off
(verb)
forms: given off; given off; giving off
to exude; radiate
Sample of
give off
Flames give off heat.
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give off
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Explanation of
marginally
(adverb)
slightly; narrowly; by a little bit
Sample of
marginally
He only marginally avoided failing his MCAT exam.
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marginally
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Explanation of
uracil
(noun)
form: no plural
one of the nitrogen containing bases which help make up RNA
Sample of
uracil
Uracil is a pyrimidine.
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uracil
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Explanation of
communicate
(verb)
forms: communicated; communicated; communicating
to make contact with; transfer information to something or someone
Sample of
communicate
Plants and animals communicate with each other through pheromones.
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communicate
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Explanation of
endothelium
(noun)
form plural: endothelia
tissue composed of flat cells connected by a thin membrane
Sample of
endothelium
Endothelial tissue lines the lumen of blood and lymphatic vessels.
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endothelium
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Explanation of
isothermal
(adjective)
referring to constant temperatures
Sample of
isothermal
In an isothermal process the temperature of the system stays constant.
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isothermal
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