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Meaning of orthopedics (noun)
form: no plural

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

Example
Orthopedics may involve operating on patients.

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Meaning of lecithin (noun)
form: no plural

phosphatidylcholine; phospholipid formed from phosphatidic acid and choline

Example
Lecithin is a structural component found in cell membranes.

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Meaning of pill (noun)
form plural: pills

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

Example
Pills come in various shapes and sizes.

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Meaning of sarcomere (noun)
form plural: sarcomeres

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

Example
Sarcomeres are joined at their ends by the Z-line.

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Meaning of villus (noun)
form plural: villi

finger-like projection from a surface of a membrane

Example
The small intestine are lined with villi to help with food absorption.

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

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

Example
The Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in the body.

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Meaning of dislocation (noun)
form plural: dislocations

when a bone is out of position with the joint

Example
Dislocations are very painful.

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Meaning 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

Example
Ozonolysis is the treatment of alkenes with ozone resulting in cleavage of the double bond.

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Meaning of addiction (noun)
form plural: addictions

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

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Rates of drug addiction are rising dramatically.

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Meaning of anatomy (noun)
form plural: anatomies

the study of the physical structure and arrangement of an organism

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Anatomy is an important part of medicine.

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