
Description of lymph (noun: plural: lymphs) the fluid present within the vessels of the lymphatic system
Samples of lymph Lymph has a similar composition to plasma although it contains less protein and cells such as lymphocytes (immune cells).
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Description of atomic mass (noun: no plural) this is the number that shows how heavy an atom of that element is compared to another element
Samples of atomic mass The total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus is the atomic mass.
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Description of dilate (verb: dilated; dilated; dilating) to get bigger
Samples of dilate The pupils dilate in a dark room.
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Description of circum- (preffix) means around
Samples of circum- The circumference of a circle is the distance around the circle's edge.
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Description of motile (adjective) able to move by itself
Samples of motile Sperm cells are motile.
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Description of triiodothyronine (T-3) (noun: no plural) hormone made by the thyroid gland
Samples of triiodothyronine (T-3) Deficiency of triiodothyronine may cause a hypothyroid state.
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Description of collagen (noun: no plural) fibrous protein found in connective tissue; protein constituent of bone, cartilage, tendon, and other connective tissue converting into gelatin by boiling
Samples of collagen Collagen fibers have limited elasticity. Collagen can occur as sheets or long strands.
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Description of hypothesis (noun: plural: hypotheses) an unproven idea or generalization
Samples of hypothesis Scientific experimentation seeks to test hypotheses.
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Description of growth (noun: no plural) the mechanisms which increase the quantity, size or mass of an organism
Samples of growth Growth factors stimulate cell growth.
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Description of seminal fluid (noun: plural: seminal fluids) containing glandular secretions from the testicle, seminal vesicles, prostate, vas deferens, Cowper's and other small glands; fluid part of semen without sperm
Samples of seminal fluid The seminal fluid provides a transport medium and nourishment for the developing spermatozoa. Seminal fluid produced by the seminal vesicles, the prostate gland, and the bulbourethral gland is mixed with sperm in the reproductive tract.
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