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Definition of lung (noun)
form plural: lungs

organ that exchanges gases between the blood and the air

Examples
The lungs are situated in the chest cavity on either side of the heart.

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Definition of intrapleural space (noun)
form: only plural

space between two pleuro or membranes in the lung

Examples
The intrapleural space contains a thin layer of fluid.

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Definition of dorsum (noun)
form plural: dorsa

the back of the body

Examples
The patient has a rash on the dorsum.

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Definition of spermatogenesis (noun)
form plural: spermatogeneses

process of production of sperm

Examples
Spermatogensis occurs in the seminiferous tubules of the testes.

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Definition of birth (noun)
form plural: births

the time a baby leaves its mothers body

Examples
The uterus contracts to allow the mother to push the baby out and give birth.

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Definition of blastocyst (noun)
form: no plural

the ball of stem cells that develop after a fertilized embryo divides is called a blastocyst

Examples
The blastocyst implants into the uterine wall seven days after fertilization.

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Definition of fatigue (noun)
form: no plural

tiredness that occurs with exercise

Examples
Muscles fatigue easily without training.

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Definition of amino sugar (noun)
form plural: amino sugars

compounds where a hydroxyl group is replaced by an amino group

Examples
Glucosamine and galactosamine are amino sugars.

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Definition of starch (noun)
form: no plural

carbohydrate which can be found in potatoes, rice, bread and other foods

Examples
Pancreatic amylase hydrolyzes starch to maltose.

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Definition of velocity (noun)
form plural: velocities

speed

Examples
At maximal velocity of the reaction rate increases concentration will no longer enhance the reaction rate of an enzyme.

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