
Explanation of jet lag (noun) form: no plural the symptoms experienced on long flights when crossing time zones
Sample of jet lag Jet lag is worse flying east.
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Explanation of organ system (noun) form plural: organ systems a coordinated group of tissues and organs
Sample of organ system The circulatory system is an example of an organ system.
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Explanation of abbreviation (noun) form plural: abbreviations shortening
Sample of abbreviation In physics there are prefix abbreviations for metric systems.
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Explanation of isoelectric point (noun) form: no plural pH at which the electrolyte concentration of an amphoteric substance such as protein is electrically zero
Sample of isoelectric point A protein may be characterized by its isoelectric point being the pH at which its net charge is zero.
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Explanation of molecular mass (noun) form: no plural this is the sum of the atomic masses of its constituents
Sample of molecular mass The molecular mass of water is 18.
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Explanation of tubule (noun) form plural: tubules small, cylinder which is hollow
Sample of tubule The seminiferous tubules are part of the testis.
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Explanation of vitreous body (noun) form plural: vitreous bodies jelly-like area between the lens and the retina at the back of the eyeball
Sample of vitreous body The vitreous body forms the largest part of the eye.
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Explanation of calcium (noun) form: no plural chemical element with the symbol Ca which is used to make bones and teeth
Sample of calcium Calcium plays a role in muscle contraction, nerve conduction and blood clotting.
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Explanation of function (noun) form plural: functions job; role; purpose
Sample of function The function of an enzyme is to catalyze a biological reaction.
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Explanation of gene (noun) form plural: genes control characteristics of the plant
Sample of gene Genes are passed on in chromosomes.
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