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  Word Explanations denaturation, seminiferous tubules, vas deferens, acromegaly, zona pellucida, convulsions, asexual reproduction, bone marrow, hysterectomy, antigen


   
Explanation of denaturation (noun)
form: no plural

process in which proteins lose their tertiary structure leading to the elimination or diminishing of their original features



   
Explanation of seminiferous tubules (noun)
form: only plural

tubules in each lubule of the testis



   
Explanation of vas deferens (noun)
form plural: vasa deferens

paired duct that carries sperm from the testis to the ejaculatory duct



   
Explanation of acromegaly (noun)
form: no plural

chronic disease produced by an overactivity of the pituitary gland leading to an enlargement of bones



   
Explanation of zona pellucida (noun)
form plural: zona pellucidae

thick membrane surrounding the female ova



   
Explanation of convulsions (noun)
form: only plural

fits



   
Explanation of asexual reproduction (noun)
form: no plural

reproduction by one organism



   
Explanation of bone marrow (noun)
form: no plural

spongy, red tissue found in the reticulo-endothelial system of mammals



   
Explanation of hysterectomy (noun)
form plural: hysterectomies

a surgical operation where the womb is removed



   
Explanation of antigen (noun)
form plural: antigens

any substance the body reacts to as foreign or harmful, by producing an antibody against it



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