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Description of benzene (noun: no plural)
a colorless petroleum product that has a benzene ring

Samples of benzene
Benzene is used to make detergents, fuels and insecticides.



   
Description of dissociation (noun: no plural)
separation of a substance or molecule into its constituent parts by heat or chemical processes

Samples of dissociation
Disassociation is generally reversible.

Determination of dissociation
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Description of syndrome (noun: plural: syndromes)
a group of recognisable symptoms and signs that occur together

Samples of syndrome
People with Down's syndrome have characteristic facial features.



   
Description of transposon (noun: plural: transposons)
part of the DNA capable of replicating itself

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



   
Description of diagnostic (adjective)
referring to diagnosis

Samples of diagnostic
Urine analysis is a useful diagnostic tool.



   
Description of motor neuron disease (noun: no plural)
a disorder of the motor neurons

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

Determination of motor neuron disease
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Description of prosthetic (adjective)
related to a nonprotein group of a conjugated protein

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



   
Description of benign (adjective: more benign; most benign; less benign; least benign)
not harmful, malignant or cancerous

Samples of benign
A benign tumor is highly unlikely to kill a person.



   
Description of elastic (adjective: more elastic; most elastic; less elastic; least elastic)
able to return to original shape after being exposed to a force

Samples of elastic
As we age the skin becomes less elastic.



   
Description of epigastric (adjective)
referring to the upper abdomen

Samples of epigastric
The stomach is in the epigastric region.



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