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Definition of mitral valve (noun)
form plural: mitral valves

valve that controls blood flow between the left atrium and the left ventricle in the heart

Examples
The mitral valve closes while the left ventricle contracts.

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Definition of transpiration (noun)
form: no plural

the loss of water from plants through the stomata

Examples
Transpiration takes place at the leaves.

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Definition of mammary gland (noun)
form plural: mammary glands

gland producing milk in women

Examples
Prolactin stimulates milk production and secretion in female mammary glands.

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Definition of nucleotides (noun)
form: no plural

a compound that contains a nitrogen base (purine or pyrimidines) connected to a sugar and a phosphate group

Examples
Nucleic acids consist of long chains of nucleotides.

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Definition of saturated fatty acid (noun)
form plural: saturated fatty acids

fatty acids that contain as many hydrogen atoms as possible

Examples
Saturated fatty acids do not contain carbon-carbon double bonds.

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Definition of cut (noun)
form plural: cuts

a break in the surface of the skin; a laceration

Examples
First aid for cuts is to stop the bleeding and try to prevent infection before it is repaired.

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Definition of lipase (noun)
form plural: lipases

enzyme that breaks down fat into fatty acids and glycerol

Examples
The pancreas and the glands of the small intestine produce lipases.

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Definition of population (noun)
form plural: populations

all the members of one species that live in an area

Examples
The place where a population lives is called a habitat.

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Definition of elasticity (noun)
form: no plural

the ability to return to its original shape after a force is applied

Examples
Collagen loses its elasticity with time.

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Definition of brine (noun)
form: no plural

salt water

Examples
Seawater is also called brine.

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