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| Explanation of orthopedics (noun) form: no plural the branch of surgery that deals with joint; bone or muscle problems (the musculoskeletal system) Sample of orthopedics Orthopedics may involve operating on patients.
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| Explanation of lecithin (noun) form: no plural phosphatidylcholine; phospholipid formed from phosphatidic acid and choline Sample of lecithin Lecithin is a structural component found in cell membranes.
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| Explanation of pill (noun) form plural: pills a solid compound that contains a drug of medicinal value and is swallowed; a tablet Sample of pill Pills come in various shapes and sizes.
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| Explanation of sarcomere (noun) form plural: sarcomeres contractile unit made up of actin and myosin (thick and thin filaments) Sample of sarcomere Sarcomeres are joined at their ends by the Z-line.
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| Explanation of villus (noun) form plural: villi finger-like projection from a surface of a membrane Sample of villus The small intestine are lined with villi to help with food absorption.
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| Explanation of achilles tendon (noun) form plural: achilles tendons a long tendon that connects the calf muscle to the heel bone Sample of achilles tendon The Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in the body.
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| Explanation of dislocation (noun) form plural: dislocations when a bone is out of position with the joint Sample of dislocation Dislocations are very painful.
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| Explanation of ozonolysis (noun) form plural: ozonolyses cleavage of an unsaturated molecule at the position of unsaturation by transformation to the ozonide followed by a breakdown Sample of ozonolysis Ozonolysis is the treatment of alkenes with ozone resulting in cleavage of the double bond.
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| Explanation of addiction (noun) form plural: addictions a state of dependence caused by regular use of addictive drugs e.g. heroine Sample of addiction Rates of drug addiction are rising dramatically.
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| Explanation of anatomy (noun) form plural: anatomies the study of the physical structure and arrangement of an organism Sample of anatomy Anatomy is an important part of medicine.
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