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  Word Explanations orthopedics, lecithin, pill, sarcomere, villus, achilles tendon, dislocation, ozonolysis, addiction, anatomy


   
Explanation of orthopedics (noun)
form: no plural

the branch of surgery that deals with joint; bone or muscle problems (the musculoskeletal system)



   
Explanation of lecithin (noun)
form: no plural

phosphatidylcholine; phospholipid formed from phosphatidic acid and choline



   
Explanation of pill (noun)
form plural: pills

a solid compound that contains a drug of medicinal value and is swallowed; a tablet



   
Explanation of sarcomere (noun)
form plural: sarcomeres

contractile unit made up of actin and myosin (thick and thin filaments)



   
Explanation of villus (noun)
form plural: villi

finger-like projection from a surface of a membrane



   
Explanation of achilles tendon (noun)
form plural: achilles tendons

a long tendon that connects the calf muscle to the heel bone



   
Explanation of dislocation (noun)
form plural: dislocations

when a bone is out of position with the joint



   
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



   
Explanation of addiction (noun)
form plural: addictions

a state of dependence caused by regular use of addictive drugs e.g. heroine



   
Explanation of anatomy (noun)
form plural: anatomies

the study of the physical structure and arrangement of an organism



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