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Definition of atmospheric pressure (noun)
form plural: atmospheric pressures

the pressure of the atmosphere at ground level

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One atmospheric pressure (1atm) is 101.325 kPa.

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Definition of glucagon (noun)
form: no plural

a hormone made in the pancreas

Examples
Glucagon makes the liver release glucose.

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Definition of menses (noun)
form: only plural

the blood and other substances lost from the uterus at menstruation

Examples
Heavy painful menses is called menorrhagia.

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Definition of vaginal (adjective)
relating to the vagina

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The hymen covers the opening to the vagina in childhood.

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Definition of skeletal system (noun)
form plural: skeletal systems

consists of bones; ligaments and cartilage which supports the body

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The skeletal system is closely associated with the muscular system in order to allow movement to occur.

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Definition of discharge (noun)
form plural: discharges

fluid secreted from a wound or opening; release at the end of a hospital stay

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Discharges may be normal or a sign of infection.

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Definition of acid catalysis (noun)
form: no plural

any reaction where an acid catalyst is used to speed up the reaction

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Acid catalysis of an ester is used to hydrolyse the ester to alcohol and a carboxylic acid.

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Definition of conduct (verb)
forms: conducted; conducted; conducting

to carry; to transmit energy

Examples
Neurons conduct nerve impulses along their length.

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Definition of carotene (noun)
form plural: carotenes

highly colored pigments (yellow to red) found in vegetables

Examples
Vitamin A can be produced in the body from consuming carotene.

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Definition of irritability (noun)
form plural: irritabilities

the state of being easily inflamed or painful; the state of being easily angered

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Irritability in babies may be caused by an infection.

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