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  Word Explanations axon hillock, cystic fibrosis, permeability, greenhouse effect, bond, actinide series, photophobia, symptom, fascicle, salt


   
Explanation of axon hillock (noun)
form: no plural
origin of an axon of a nerve cell at which an action potential can be initiated



   
Explanation of cystic fibrosis (noun)
form: no plural
inherited disease



   
Explanation of permeability (noun)
form: no plural
the ability of a solid substance to allow fluids to pass through it



   
Explanation of greenhouse effect (noun)
form: no plural
the composition of greenhouse gases in the air allows the Earth's surface to stay warm so that life can continue



   
Explanation of bond (noun)
form plural: bonds
the attractive force that connects atoms together as a molecule or ions as a crystal



   
Explanation of actinide series (noun)
form: only plural
15 radioactive elements



   
Explanation of photophobia (noun)
form plural: photophobias
pain of the eyes on exposure to light



   
Explanation of symptom (noun)
form plural: symptoms
an indication of an illness as noticed by the patient



   
Explanation of fascicle (noun)
form plural: fascicles
bundle of muscle fibers



   
Explanation of salt (noun)
form plural: salts
this is a compound where the hydrogen atom of an acid has been replaced by another cation



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