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| Explanation of transition element (noun) form plural: transition elements any of the metallic elements having an incomplete inner electron shell Sample of transition element In the periodic table transition elements have partly filled d sublevels.
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| Explanation of adolescence (noun) form: no plural stage of development in which puberty takes place Sample of adolescence The growth spurt occurs during adolescence.
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| Explanation of syndrome (noun) form plural: syndromes a group of recognisable symptoms and signs that occur together Sample of syndrome People with Down's syndrome have characteristic facial features.
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| Explanation of salivary gland (noun) form plural: salivary glands gland releasing fluid secretion called spittle or saliva Sample of salivary gland The salivary gland secretes saliva into the mouth.
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| Explanation of double bond (noun) form: no plural a covalent bond where two pairs of electrons are shared Sample of double bond Molecular oxygen is formed when two oxygen atoms share two pairs of electrons in a double bond.
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| Explanation of goiter (noun) form: no plural enlargement of the thyroid gland not being caused by cancer Sample of goiter Goiter is caused by the disorders hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.
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| Explanation of physiology (noun) form: no plural the study of the functioning of the body and its parts Sample of physiology Knowlege of diving physics and physiology are essential ingredients to success in the MCAT.
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| Explanation of galactose (noun) form: no plural a simple sugar that is converted to glucose in the liver Sample of galactose The milk sugar lactose contains galactose.
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| Explanation of birth control (noun) form: no plural the use of contraceptive methods to stop pregnancy; contraception Sample of birth control Sterilization is a means of birth control.
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| Explanation of auricle (noun) form: no plural outer area of the ear with the function of protection Sample of auricle Sound waves enter the outer ear consisting of the auricle and the auditory canal.
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