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Meaning of denaturation (noun)
form: no plural

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

Example
Changes in pH, temperature, or solute concentration can lead to denaturation.

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Meaning of seminiferous tubules (noun)
form: only plural

tubules in each lubule of the testis

Example
In the seminiferous tubules of the testes the development of sperm takes place.

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

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

Example
Cutting the vas deferens is called a vasectomy.

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Meaning of acromegaly (noun)
form: no plural

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

Example
Acromegaly is caused by an overproduction of the growth hormone.

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

thick membrane surrounding the female ova

Example
The zona pellucida is transparent.

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Meaning of convulsions (noun)
form: only plural

fits

Example
Epilepsy is an illness where the patient has convulsions.

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Meaning of asexual reproduction (noun)
form: no plural

reproduction by one organism

Example
An amoeba reproduces by asexual reproduction.

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Meaning of bone marrow (noun)
form: no plural

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

Example
Red blood cells, platelets and some white cells are made in the bone marrow.

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Meaning of hysterectomy (noun)
form plural: hysterectomies

a surgical operation where the womb is removed

Example
Hysterectomy may be performed for cancer of the uterus.

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Meaning 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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Most antigens are large proteins or carbohydrate.

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