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Meaning of subshell (noun)
form plural: subshells

one or more orbitals in the electron shell of an atom

Example
The second quantum number refers to the subshells occuring within each principal energy level.

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Meaning of virus (noun)
form plural: viruses

micro-organism which can only live inside other cells

Example
Viruses are smaller than bacteria.

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Meaning of vasoconstriction (noun)
form: no plural

the narrowing of the lumen of blood vessels

Example
Nor adrenaline causes vasoconstriction of an artery.

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Meaning of articular cartilage (noun)
form: no plural

cartilage being located at the joint

Example
Articular cartilage facilitates movement on the opposing bone surfaces.

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Meaning of give off (verb)
forms: given off; given off; giving off

to exude; radiate

Example
Flames give off heat.

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

Example
He only marginally avoided failing his MCAT exam.

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Meaning of uracil (noun)
form: no plural

one of the nitrogen containing bases which help make up RNA

Example
Uracil is a pyrimidine.

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Meaning of communicate (verb)
forms: communicated; communicated; communicating

to make contact with; transfer information to something or someone

Example
Plants and animals communicate with each other through pheromones.

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Meaning of endothelium (noun)
form plural: endothelia

tissue composed of flat cells connected by a thin membrane

Example
Endothelial tissue lines the lumen of blood and lymphatic vessels.

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Meaning of isothermal (adjective)
referring to constant temperatures

Example
In an isothermal process the temperature of the system stays constant.

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