
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Description of diagnostic (adjective) referring to diagnosis
Samples of diagnostic Urine analysis is a useful diagnostic tool.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Description of epigastric (adjective) referring to the upper abdomen
Samples of epigastric The stomach is in the epigastric region.
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