
Description of lung (noun: plural: lungs) organ that exchanges gases between the blood and the air
Samples of lung The lungs are situated in the chest cavity on either side of the heart.
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Description of intrapleural space (noun: only plural) space between two pleuro or membranes in the lung
Samples of intrapleural space The intrapleural space contains a thin layer of fluid.
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Description of dorsum (noun: plural: dorsa) the back of the body
Samples of dorsum The patient has a rash on the dorsum.
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Description of spermatogenesis (noun: plural: spermatogeneses) process of production of sperm
Samples of spermatogenesis Spermatogensis occurs in the seminiferous tubules of the testes.
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Description of birth (noun: plural: births) the time a baby leaves its mothers body
Samples of birth The uterus contracts to allow the mother to push the baby out and give birth.
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Description of blastocyst (noun: no plural) the ball of stem cells that develop after a fertilized embryo divides is called a blastocyst
Samples of blastocyst The blastocyst implants into the uterine wall seven days after fertilization.
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Description of fatigue (noun: no plural) tiredness that occurs with exercise
Samples of fatigue Muscles fatigue easily without training.
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Description of amino sugar (noun: plural: amino sugars) compounds where a hydroxyl group is replaced by an amino group
Samples of amino sugar Glucosamine and galactosamine are amino sugars.
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Description of starch (noun: no plural) carbohydrate which can be found in potatoes, rice, bread and other foods
Samples of starch Pancreatic amylase hydrolyzes starch to maltose.
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Description of velocity (noun: plural: velocities) speed
Samples of velocity At maximal velocity of the reaction rate increases concentration will no longer enhance the reaction rate of an enzyme.
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