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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.



   
Explanation of virus (noun)
form plural: viruses

micro-organism which can only live inside other cells

Sample of virus
Viruses are smaller than bacteria.



   
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.

Medical term 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.

Medical term 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.



   
Explanation of marginally (adverb)
slightly; narrowly; by a little bit

Sample of marginally
He only marginally avoided failing his MCAT exam.



   
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.



   
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.



   
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.



   
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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