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Explanation of
triacylglycerol
(noun)
form plural: triacylglycerols
three fatty acids joined to a molecule
Sample of
triacylglycerol
A triacylgycerol is also known as a triglyceride.
Medical term
triacylglycerol
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Explanation of
nitrogen
(noun)
form: no plural
chemical element with the symbol N that is found in proteins and nucleic acids
Sample of
nitrogen
Nitrogen is a gas at room temperature.
Medical term
nitrogen
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Explanation of
vector
(noun)
form plural: vectors
an organism that carries parasitic disease to other organisms
Sample of
vector
Mosquitos are a vector for malaria.
Medical term
vector
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Explanation of
necrosis
(noun)
form: no plural
set of irreversible changes in a cell that causes it to die
Sample of
necrosis
Tissue necrosis can occur if the blood supply to that tissue is cut off.
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necrosis
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Explanation of
cytoskeleton
(noun)
form plural: cytoskeletons
filaments and tubules which form the internal structure of animal cells
Sample of
cytoskeleton
The cytoskeleton helps the cell hold its shape and have mechanical strength.
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cytoskeleton
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Explanation of
vulva
(noun)
form plural: vulvae
the area around the opening to the female reproductive system
Sample of
vulva
The vulva includes the clitoris and the labia and the vaginal opening.
Medical term
vulva
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Explanation of
spirillum
(noun)
form plural: spirilla
spiral-shaped bacterium
Sample of
spirillum
Spirilla are also known as spiroplasma.
Medical term
spirillum
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Explanation of
chlorophyll
(noun)
form: no plural
green pigment found in all green plants that absorbs light so that photosynthesis can occur
Sample of
chlorophyll
Some bacteria contain chlorophyll as well as plants.
Medical term
chlorophyll
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Explanation of
hypothesis
(noun)
form plural: hypotheses
an unproven idea or generalization
Sample of
hypothesis
Scientific experimentation seeks to test hypotheses.
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hypothesis
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Explanation of
caffeine
(noun)
form: no plural
a drug present in tea; coffee and cola that is a stimulant
Sample of
caffeine
Caffeine is a diuretic.
Medical term
caffeine
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