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Definition of benzene (noun)
form: no plural

a colorless petroleum product that has a benzene ring

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Benzene is used to make detergents, fuels and insecticides.

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Definition of dissociation (noun)
form: no plural

separation of a substance or molecule into its constituent parts by heat or chemical processes

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Disassociation is generally reversible.

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Definition of syndrome (noun)
form plural: syndromes

a group of recognisable symptoms and signs that occur together

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People with Down's syndrome have characteristic facial features.

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Definition of transposon (noun)
form plural: transposons

part of the DNA capable of replicating itself

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Transposons are mobile pieces of DNA which can insert themselves in genes and cause mutation.

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Definition of diagnostic (adjective)
referring to diagnosis

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Urine analysis is a useful diagnostic tool.

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Definition of motor neuron disease (noun)
form: no plural

a disorder of the motor neurons

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Motor neuron disease usually affects people after the age of 35, leading to muscle weakness, wasting and, eventually paralysis.

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Definition of prosthetic (adjective)
related to a nonprotein group of a conjugated protein

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Some proteins derive part of their function from covalently attached molecules called prothetic goups.

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Definition of benign (adjective)
forms: more benign; most benign; less benign; least benign

not harmful, malignant or cancerous

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A benign tumor is highly unlikely to kill a person.

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Definition of elastic (adjective)
forms: more elastic; most elastic; less elastic; least elastic

able to return to original shape after being exposed to a force

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As we age the skin becomes less elastic.

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Definition of epigastric (adjective)
referring to the upper abdomen

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The stomach is in the epigastric region.

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