
Description of nucleus (noun: no plural) part of cell that contains RNA and DNA
Samples of nucleus The nucleus controls what happens in the cell.
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Description of salivary gland (noun: plural: salivary glands) gland releasing fluid secretion called spittle or saliva
Samples of salivary gland The salivary gland secretes saliva into the mouth.
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Description of simultaneously (adverb) at the same time
Samples of simultaneously Many different biological processes occur simultaneously in the body.
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Description of salivary amylase (noun: no plural) enzyme hydrolyzing starch into sugar
Samples of salivary amylase Saliva consists of salivary amylase which hydrolyzes only a small amount of food, since it only occurs in the mouth.
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Description of episodic (adjective) occurring at separate times
Samples of episodic The patient suffered episodic epileptic attacks.
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Description of gastroenteritis (noun: no plural) infection of the gut causing diarrhea and vomiting
Samples of gastroenteritis Gastroenteritis may cause dehydration.
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Description of generalized (adjective: more generalized; most generalized; less generalized) involving a large number of people or things
Samples of generalized The disease started out as a local infection but later became generalized and the patient died.
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Description of allergen (noun: plural: allergens) a substance that causes an allergic reaction
Samples of allergen Pollen, animal dander and dust mites can all be allergens.
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Description of sensitive (adjective: more sensitive; most sensitive; less sensitive; least sensitive) able to pick up changes in the environment and react to them
Samples of sensitive The pupil of the eye is sensitive to light changes.
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Description of brachial (adjective) relating to the arm (or similar vestige in other organisms)
Samples of brachial The brachial artery supplies the arm with blood.
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