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Definition of hexose (noun)
form plural: hexoses

sugars with 6 carbons

Examples
glucose and fructose are hexose sugars.

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Definition of catalyst (noun)
form plural: catalysts

substance that speeds up a reaction and is unchanged in the process

Examples
Enzymes are the catalysts of biochemical reactions.

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Definition of labium (noun)
form plural: labia

the external folds of tissue that surround the vagina

Examples
The labia are composed of the labia minora and the labia majora.

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Definition of cerebrum (noun)
form plural: cerebrums

the largest part of the brain containing the two cerebral hemispheres

Examples
The cerebrum is responsible for controlling all voluntary activity in the body and it also directs the functioning of lower parts of the nervous system.

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Definition of acid dissociation constant (noun)
form plural: acid dissociation constants

this a measure of the strength of an acid

Examples
Acid dissociation constants are a measure of how much acids dissociate into ions in solution.

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Definition of X-rays (noun)
form: no plural

electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength that can penetrate opaque matter and are useful in diagnosis (radiography) and radiation treatment (radiotherapy)

Examples
X-rays are a useful diagnostic tool.

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Definition of digestive system (noun)
form: no plural

all the organs that help digest food

Examples
Digestion takes place within the digestive system.

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Definition of mitosis (noun)
form: no plural

cellular division producing somatic cells with a full quota of chromosomes after each division

Examples
Identical daughter cells are formed after a cell divides by mitosis.

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Definition of edema (noun)
form: no plural

swelling of a part of the body due to abnormal fluid collection in the spaces between the cells

Examples
Heart failure can cause edema.

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Definition of duration (noun)
form plural: durations

the length of time

Examples
The duration of illness in any person depends on many factors.

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