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Explanation of simultaneously (adverb)
at the same time

Sample of simultaneously
Many different biological processes occur simultaneously in the body.



   
Explanation of skeletal system (noun)
form plural: skeletal systems

consists of bones; ligaments and cartilage which supports the body

Sample of skeletal system
The skeletal system is closely associated with the muscular system in order to allow movement to occur.

Medical term skeletal system
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Explanation of chloroplast (noun)
form plural: chloroplasts

cell containing chlorophyll

Sample of chloroplast
Chloroplasts carry out photosynthesis.



   
Explanation of confusion (noun)
form plural: confusions

the state of being confused

Sample of confusion
Any infection can cause confusion in the elderly.



   
Explanation of bony fish (noun)
form plural: bony fishes

fish having a bony rather than a cartilaginous skeleton

Sample of bony fish
Bony fishes are vertebrates.



   
Explanation of citric acid cycle (noun)
form: no plural

enzymatic reations in aerobic organisms involving oxidation of acetyl units and production of high-energy phosphate compounds leading to the main source of cellular energy

Sample of citric acid cycle
The Citric Acid cycle also known as Krebscycle or tricarboxylic acid cycle consists of many steps and reactions.

Medical term citric acid cycle
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Explanation of lymph (noun)
form plural: lymphs

the fluid present within the vessels of the lymphatic system

Sample of lymph
Lymph has a similar composition to plasma although it contains less protein and cells such as lymphocytes (immune cells).



   
Explanation of catalyze (verb)
forms: catalyzed; catalyzed; catalyzing

to act as a catalyst in order to aid a reaction

Sample of catalyze
Enzymes catalyze digestive processes in the body.



   
Explanation of adipose (adjective)
forms: more adipose; most adipose; less adipose; least adipose

of fat; fatty

Sample of adipose
Adipose tissue helps insulate the body.



   
Explanation of dehydrogenation (noun)
form plural: dehydrogenations

the removal of hydrogen from a molecule

Sample of dehydrogenation
Dehydrogenation is a form of oxidation.

Medical term dehydrogenation
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