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Meaning of axon hillock (noun)
form: no plural

origin of an axon of a nerve cell at which an action potential can be initiated

Example
The axon hillock connects the cell body to the axon.

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Meaning of cystic fibrosis (noun)
form: no plural

inherited disease

Example
Patients with cystic fibrosis have a reduced lifespan.

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Meaning of permeability (noun)
form: no plural

the ability of a solid substance to allow fluids to pass through it

Example
All of the biological membranes surrounding cells and cellular organelles have selective permeability.

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Meaning of greenhouse effect (noun)
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the composition of greenhouse gases in the air allows the Earth's surface to stay warm so that life can continue

Example
If there were no greenhouse effect it would be too cold for life to inhabit this planet.

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Meaning of bond (noun)
form plural: bonds

the attractive force that connects atoms together as a molecule or ions as a crystal

Example
Bonds can be single, double or covalent.

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Meaning of actinide series (noun)
form: only plural

15 radioactive elements

Example
Atomic numbers of the actinide series increases from actinium to lawrencium.

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Meaning of photophobia (noun)
form plural: photophobias

pain of the eyes on exposure to light

Example
Photophobia may be a symptom of migraine headaches.

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Meaning of symptom (noun)
form plural: symptoms

an indication of an illness as noticed by the patient

Example
A symptom of diabetes is frequent urination.

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Meaning of fascicle (noun)
form plural: fascicles

bundle of muscle fibers

Example
Fascicles are covered with connective tissue.

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Meaning of salt (noun)
form plural: salts

this is a compound where the hydrogen atom of an acid has been replaced by another cation

Example
Salts are needed for fluid homeostasis.

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