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Description of atmospheric pressure (noun: plural: atmospheric pressures)
the pressure of the atmosphere at ground level

Samples of atmospheric pressure
One atmospheric pressure (1atm) is 101.325 kPa.

Determination of atmospheric pressure
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Description of glucagon (noun: no plural)
a hormone made in the pancreas

Samples of glucagon
Glucagon makes the liver release glucose.



   
Description of menses (noun: only plural)
the blood and other substances lost from the uterus at menstruation

Samples of menses
Heavy painful menses is called menorrhagia.



   
Description of vaginal (adjective)
relating to the vagina

Samples of vaginal
The hymen covers the opening to the vagina in childhood.



   
Description of skeletal system (noun: plural: skeletal systems)
consists of bones; ligaments and cartilage which supports the body

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

Determination of skeletal system
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Description of discharge (noun: plural: discharges)
fluid secreted from a wound or opening; release at the end of a hospital stay

Samples of discharge
Discharges may be normal or a sign of infection.



   
Description of acid catalysis (noun: no plural)
any reaction where an acid catalyst is used to speed up the reaction

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

Determination of acid catalysis
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Description of conduct (verb: conducted; conducted; conducting)
to carry; to transmit energy

Samples of conduct
Neurons conduct nerve impulses along their length.



   
Description of carotene (noun: plural: carotenes)
highly colored pigments (yellow to red) found in vegetables

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



   
Description of irritability (noun: plural: irritabilities)
the state of being easily inflamed or painful; the state of being easily angered

Samples of irritability
Irritability in babies may be caused by an infection.

Determination of irritability
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