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Definition of homeostasis (noun)
form: no plural

the process that maintains balance or equilibrium of an organism's internal environment

Examples
Body temperature is controlled by homeostasis.

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Definition of amniotic fluid (noun)
form: no plural

the fluid around a fetus within the amniotic sac

Examples
The amniotic fluid protects the fetus from external pressure.

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Definition of perpendicularly (adverb)
straight; vertically

Examples
If a charged particle moves perpendicularly to a constant, uniform magnetic field, a circular motion with constant speed is generated.

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Definition of benzene ring (noun)
form: no plural

formation where 6 benzene atoms are arranged in a ring, which has alternating single and double bonds, and a hydrogen atom, attached to each carbon atom

Examples
The structure of the benzene ring was discovered by Kekule in a dream.

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Definition of blood gas (noun)
form plural: blood gases

any gas that is found dissolved in blood (mainly oxygen or carbon dioxide)

Examples
It is common to measure the arterial blood gases of a patient who is very unwell.

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Definition of gland (noun)
form plural: glands

group of cells specialized to produce secretory substances

Examples
There are two types of gland: exocrine or endocrine.

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Definition of humerus (noun)
form plural: humeruses

the bone of the upper arm

Examples
The humerus connects to the shoulder joint above and the elbow below.

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Definition of chloroplast (noun)
form plural: chloroplasts

cell containing chlorophyll

Examples
Chloroplasts carry out photosynthesis.

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Definition of cancer (noun)
form plural: cancers

disease where cells divide at an excessive rate and become abnormal in function; malignancy; neoplasm

Examples
Cancer cells tend to spread.

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Definition of bladder (noun)
form plural: bladders

organ that stores urine

Examples
The bladder is a hollow organ lined with smooth muscle.

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